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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Lyric by Sammy Cahn, music by Jule Styne / arr. Carl Strommen

Item: 00-CDM02004

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One of the all-time holiday classics heard by millions every year! Carl Strommen brings us this simple version that is sure to be enjoyed by everyone.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 654979027553
SKU: 00-CDM02004

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About the Composer: Jule Styne

Jule Styne (1905-1975) was a prolific composer who shaped American musical theater and popular song for nearly five decades. His gift for crafting instantly memorable melodies made him a fixture on Broadway and in Hollywood, where he collaborated with lyricists including Sammy Cahn and Stephen Sondheim. Beyond the stage, Styne's songs became standards of American popular culture, recorded countless times and woven into the soundtrack of American life.

Styne's mastery of singable, accessible melody serves music educators well. His songs sit comfortably in the voice and reward both careful interpretation and straightforward, joyful performance. Directors and students return to his work because the music itself does much of the teaching, combining craftsmanship with genuine warmth.

Why we love this

Carl Strommen's arrangement strips away unnecessary complexity while keeping the tune's infectious charm intact. The recorded accompaniment gives your singers a secure harmonic foundation, letting them focus on blend and phrasing rather than pitch anxiety. This is the kind of piece that builds choral confidence because the music cooperates with you from the start.

What to expect

Warmth and nostalgia wrapped in a melody that everyone already knows. Singing this piece feels like opening a window to a gentler season, neither saccharine nor overly sentimental. The music invites genuine ensemble connection without demanding technical risk or emotional vulnerability.

Who it's for

Directors seeking accessible yet genuinely musical holiday repertoire will find an immediate fit here. This works equally well for community choirs, school groups across grades 6-12, and adult singers who value straightforward, joyful material. The recorded accompaniment makes it feasible for groups with limited accompaniment resources.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the rhythm section to the recorded accompaniment in the first rehearsal so singers hear how their parts nest into the harmonic framework.
  • Shape the melody's peaks and valleys with subtle dynamic changes rather than uniform singing; the song's charm lives in its conversational phrasing.
  • Balance the inner voices carefully where they support the tune so the melody reads clearly without requiring the sopranos to oversing.
  • Let the rhythm breathe naturally with the recorded track rather than chopping the pulse; this song swings best when it feels unhurried.

How to use it

Position this as an approachable opener or closer in a winter concert where you want to establish a friendly, inclusive tone. It pairs naturally with other Styne songs or complementary holiday material in a lighter section of the program. The familiarity works to your advantage in community settings where reaching listeners matters as much as impressing them.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melody and harmony in ensemble texture
  • Sustaining a steady pitch against a recorded accompaniment
  • Shaping lyrical phrasing across simple harmonic changes
  • Blending vowels in a straightforward four-part texture

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