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Light the Lights: SSA Choral Octavo

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Light the Lights: SSA Choral Octavo

Light the Lights: SSA Choral Octavo

Words by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher, music by Andy Beck

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This holiday song is like no other, celebrating the age-old tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. The gentle pop ballad style lends itself well to the warm "friends and family" sentiment, and the uncomplicated choral writing allows your choir to sound its very best. Especially appropriate for Christmas tree lighting ceremonies.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081312934
SKU: 00-28747

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck serves as Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music, where he has cultivated one of the most widely performed catalogs of contemporary choral literature. His compositional output exceeds 450 works for choir, including vocal resources, children's musicals, and foundational sight-singing materials that have shaped how singers learn and approach music literacy.

Beyond the page, Beck maintains an active presence as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator across the United States and beyond. He has served as commissioned composer and conductor for honor choirs and all-state ensembles, particularly throughout the Southeast. A tenor himself, he remains committed to musical theatre and continues singing with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir. His formal training includes degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University.

Why we love this

Beck writes SSA music that respects both the voices and the time a director has to prepare them. The pop ballad style feels contemporary without demanding instrumental expertise, and the harmonic simplicity never sacrifices emotional resonance. Programming this for a tree-lighting ceremony gives your singers a moment to shine in a setting where they'll genuinely connect with their audience.

What to expect

Warm, nostalgic, and genuinely joyful. The gentle pop ballad style evokes the comfort of gathering around a tree with people you care about, and the straightforward choral writing lets singers focus on connection rather than technical hurdles. It lands somewhere between folk carol and contemporary popular song.

Who it's for

Directors seeking accessible holiday repertoire that sounds polished without requiring extensive rehearsal time. This works well for treble choirs, mixed-voice ensembles performing the SSA setting, or community choirs balancing holiday programming with other seasonal commitments.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the phrasing by thinking of each line as a sentence rather than isolated measures; this anchors the warm, conversational quality the piece demands.
  • Balance the three voices carefully in close harmony passages so the blend feels unified rather than layered.
  • Lean into the gentle dynamics; restraint here makes the piece feel intimate, which amplifies its impact in a small gathering.
  • If using the recorded accompaniment, rehearse with it early so singers internalize the tempo and harmonic support rather than depending on it.

How to use it

This piece shines in the context it was designed for: a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony where intimacy matters more than concert hall projection. It also works well on holiday concerts as a palate-cleansing moment between heavier sacred pieces, or as part of a secular holiday set that balances tradition with accessibility.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in three-part SSA harmony with balanced voice leading
  • Interpreting gentle dynamic and expressive markings in pop ballad style
  • Connecting lyrical content to musical phrasing and interpretation
  • Blending treble voices in close harmony without losing individual line clarity

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