Light the Lights: SSA Choral Octavo
Words by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher, music by Andy Beck
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0000561
More about this title
About the Composer: Andy Beck
Andy Beck oversees choral publications at Alfred Music and has composed and arranged more than 450 works for choirs, vocalists, and young performers. His music appears regularly on stage and screen worldwide, performed by singers of all ages and skill levels. Beyond the catalog, Beck works as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator across the United States and beyond, serving honor choirs and all-state ensembles throughout the Southeast.
A trained tenor with degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, Beck brings classroom experience to every piece he writes. He has developed influential vocal resources including Sing at First Sight and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique, and remains active as a performer with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir. His commitment to music literacy and choral artistry shapes both his own compositions and the publications he develops for Alfred Music.
Why we love this
Beck writes with profound understanding of what SSA choirs can accomplish at their best. This piece captures the warmth of a familiar holiday ritual without demanding technical fireworks, so singers stay focused on expression and tone rather than survival. The gentle pop ballad setting feels contemporary while honoring the timelessness of trimming a Christmas tree together.
What to expect
The song breathes like a lullaby, warm and nostalgic without sentimentality. There's a quiet joy in the musical gestures that capture the simple pleasure of gathering around a decorated tree. The pop ballad style gives it a contemporary ease while the lyrics anchor the moment in something timeless and shared.
Who it's for
This piece suits choirs of all levels from middle school through adult ensembles seeking accessible holiday repertoire with genuine musical substance. It works equally well for choirs building confidence in unison and two-part writing or those comfortable with three-part harmony. Directors programming tree lighting ceremonies or casual holiday celebrations will find the gentle style and clear storytelling especially effective.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody and harmony by having singers listen across parts rather than only to themselves; SSA writing works best when all three voices blend rather than compete for attention.
- Let the accompaniment guide tempo and energy, especially if using the recorded accompaniment. The gentle pace should feel unhurried, even conversational.
- Shape phrases with soft dynamics and warm vowels. This piece thrives on intimacy, not volume, so encourage singers to think "living room" rather than "concert hall."
How to use it
Reserve this for tree lighting ceremonies, holiday open houses, or informal seasonal concerts where the audience values intimacy over spectacle. It pairs beautifully with other gentle holiday selections and provides a graceful contrast if your program includes more energetic seasonal music. The piece's accessibility makes it ideal for community performances or benefit concerts where you want your choir to sound polished quickly.
Skills your students will build
- Blending three-part SSA harmony with consistent tone
- Shaping gentle melodic lines with appropriate phrasing
- Coordinate singing with piano accompaniment
- Reading and performing pop ballad style with vocal control