Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: 2-Part Choral Octavo
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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

As performed by Jule Styne / Arranged by Roger Emerson

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00258417

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About the Artist: Jule Styne

Jule Styne (1905-1975) was an American composer whose gift for melody defined the Broadway musical theater of the mid-twentieth century. His songs became standards not just in theater but across American popular music, recorded countless times and performed in every conceivable context from concert halls to elementary school music rooms.

Styne's most enduring work as a songwriter lay in his collaboration with lyricist Sammy Cahn, which produced "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" in 1945. The song captures the playful, conversational tone that made Styne's compositions so singable and accessible. For music educators, Styne's catalog offers an essential bridge between classical training and the vernacular music that students actually encounter in culture.

Why we love this

Roger Emerson's 2-part voicing strips away complexity while keeping the song's charm entirely intact. The arrangement sits comfortably for younger or developing singers, making it genuinely useful for middle school and early high school choirs that need winter repertoire with real musical substance rather than simplified novelty versions.

What to expect

Warmth and nostalgia wrapped in straightforward joy. The song radiates genuine affection for a snowy scene rather than sentiment, and Emerson's arrangement honors that lighthearted spirit while keeping the writing lean and direct.

Who it's for

Choirs at the middle school and freshman high school level will find this arrangement immediately singable while still offering real musical work. Treble or mixed ensembles preparing winter concerts will value a standard that audiences know without sacrificing the director's musical standards.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the rhythm conversational and loose rather than metronomic. The text naturally wants to bounce along, so let phrases breathe and avoid over-conducting.
  • Balance the two parts carefully during the chorus. The lower voice should anchor the harmonic foundation without overwhelming the melody line.
  • Treat the accompaniment as a partner, not a background. A light touch on piano or playback will let the vocal lines remain the focus while maintaining the song's rhythmic character.
  • Shape the dynamic arc across the entire piece rather than treating each section as separate. Small gradual changes will make the song feel more mature than stark contrasts.

How to use it

Pair this with other seasonal standards to build a concert that bridges generations and musical styles. The familiar melody makes it an excellent anchor piece when you're programming art songs or more challenging repertoire alongside it, giving audiences a moment of pure recognition and pleasure.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing and text interpretation in popular song idiom
  • Part independence in 2-part writing
  • Rhythmic precision with syncopation and swing feel
  • Blend and balance between two vocal lines
  • Singing legit pop/Broadway repertoire with appropriate style

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