Mele Kalikimaka (arr. Wendy Sergeant): SAB Choral Octavo
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Mele Kalikimaka (arr. Wendy Sergeant): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Bing Crosby / Arranged by Wendy Sergeant

Item: 35-DS01263651
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS01263651

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About the Artist: Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby defined popular music across three decades, with a voice that moved seamlessly from jazz phrasing to intimate ballad work. His 1950 recording of 'Mele Kalikimaka' introduced this Hawaiian Christmas novelty to millions of listeners and cemented it as a seasonal standard.

For music educators, Crosby's legacy offers a masterclass in vocal control and interpretive restraint. His approach to pop singing influenced generations of performers and remains relevant to choral directors seeking authenticity in popular song arrangements.

Why we love this

Wendy Sergeant's SAB arrangement captures the easygoing charm of Crosby's original while opening this novelty to wider ensemble participation. The accessible voicing and two-page format make it realistic for high school and community choirs to prepare without extensive rehearsal time, yet the arrangement respects the song's infectious character and doesn't oversimplify it.

What to expect

Tropical sunshine and holiday nostalgia collide in this breezy arrangement. The piece swings with gentle sophistication, never winking too hard at its own novelty status while maintaining the warmth and accessibility that made Crosby's version endure.

Who it's for

Directors working with high school, college, or community choirs who want a crowd-pleasing holiday selection that doesn't demand a specialized male soloist. This arrangement also serves singers who enjoy pop and novelty material but need notation that respects proper voicing and part independence.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the laid-back groove with light articulation on eighth-note figures rather than clipped attacks; let the melody breathe naturally.
  • Balance the three parts evenly in the chorus sections so that no single voice dominates the harmonic texture.
  • Treat the optional percussion suggestions (if included) as rhythmic color rather than the song's foundation; voices should anchor the performance.
  • Warm the altos and tenors slightly when they carry countermelodies to prevent them from receding behind the soprano line.

How to use it

Place this early in a holiday concert or as a closing number to send audiences out smiling. Its two-page length makes it ideal for mixed programming alongside more traditional carols, offering genre contrast without requiring a full themed set.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing independent melodic lines within a three-part harmonic structure
  • Performing with swing rhythm and jazz-influenced phrasing in choral context
  • Reading and sustaining three distinct vocal parts while maintaining ensemble cohesion
  • Interpreting pop vocal style with appropriate dynamic shaping and legit production

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