Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (arr. Mark Hayes): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Sammy Cahn Julie Styne / Arranged by Mark Hayes
Item: 35-PK01310340
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Sparkling, bright, happy, and simply gorgeous are a few words to describe this orchestrated arrangement by Mark Hayes. With an introduction that would surely thrill writers Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, Mark leads into a jazz waltz that dances into an ending any Hollywood movie would dream of using and performing!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01310340
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About the Composer: Sammy Cahn Julie Styne
Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne were the songwriting duo behind some of Hollywood's most enduring standards. Cahn's gift for clever, singable lyrics paired with Styne's melodic sophistication produced hits across film, stage, and popular music throughout the mid-twentieth century. Their work remains a staple of the American songbook, valued in music education for its melodic clarity and lyrical wit.
Beyond their individual talents, Cahn and Styne understood what makes a song memorable: infectious hooks, smart rhymes, and melodies that sit naturally in the voice. These qualities made their compositions favorites for arrangements across all levels of difficulty, from concert halls to school choirs.
Why we love this
Mark Hayes brings cinematic sophistication to this perennial favorite without losing the song's essential warmth and humor. The jazz waltz setting gives singers and players something genuinely rhythmic and stylish to work with, and the arrangement's orchestration feels polished enough for holiday concerts that demand real production value. This is the kind of arrangement that reminds audiences why this song has lasted seventy years.
What to expect
Sophisticated and celebratory. The arrangement captures a classic song's timeless appeal while adding jazz inflections and orchestral color that feel fresh. Performers and listeners alike sense the care taken in its design; it doesn't feel rushed or generic.
Who it's for
Holiday concerts seeking an arrangement with style and substance beyond the familiar treatments. This works for mixed choirs with adequate instrumental support and directors who want their winter programming to feel contemporary and polished.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the jazz waltz feel by keeping the ensemble light and bouncy through the middle sections; avoid dragging the rhythm or pushing too hard on the beat.
- Work the introduction as a standalone moment before the vocalists enter; let its orchestral character establish the arrangement's tone and energy.
- Shape the ending with clear dynamic control so the Hollywood-style finish lands with impact rather than simply fading out.
How to use it
Position this as a concert centerpiece rather than filler; its arrangement deserves a moment of real focus in your holiday show. It pairs well with other swing-influenced holiday material or sits effectively as a stand-alone statement in a mixed setlist that blends traditional and contemporary holiday music.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and lyrical delivery in a jazz idiom
- Ensemble balance between voices and orchestral accompaniment
- Rhythmic precision in a waltz meter with syncopated figures
- Dynamic shaping across an extended form with multiple sections
- Stylistic interpretation of mid-century popular music conventions