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Merry Christmas to All: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Merry Christmas to All: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Merry Christmas to All: 2-Part Choral Octavo

(A Medley of Carols)

Arr. Jay Althouse

Item: 00-23491
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No holiday program is complete without a festive medley of familiar carols. And this one provides a fresh take on some old favorites including Deck the Hall * Good King Wenceslas * Infant Holy, Infant Lowly * God Rest You Merry Gentlemen * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * What Child Is This? * Here We Come A-Caroling * The Holly and the Ivy * We Wish You a Merry Christmas. It's so flexible with optional solo spots, varied tempos, changing keys, and unexpected harmonies, you'll never find another that's more entertaining. Even the accompaniment offers flexibility with a full piano part, a hip studio combo SoundTrax CD and SoundPax, or a traditional concert band arrangement (playable by intermediate musicians with or without the chorus). SoundPax includes parts for fl., ob., 2 cl., a. sax., t. sax., Fr. horn, 2 tpt., 2 tbn., rhy., perc.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
UPC: 038081238159
SKU: 00-23491

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About the Arranger: Jay Althouse

Jay Althouse

Jay Althouse studied music education and music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he later earned the Distinguished Alumni award. Early in his career, he worked as a rights and licenses administrator for a major educational music publisher and served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America.

As a composer, Althouse has created more than 800 choral works performed across the English-speaking world. He has co-written children's musicals with his wife Sally K. Albrecht, compiled widely used vocal solo collections, and co-authored The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers. His compositions have earned multiple ASCAP Special Awards. Althouse has also contributed educational resources including reproducible classroom materials on music literacy and composer study. He serves on the National Advisory Board of the Folk Art Society of America and resides in North Carolina.

Why we love this

This medley weaves together nine beloved carols without feeling like a patchwork. Althouse's arrangement respects familiar melodies while introducing unexpected harmonic twists and varied textures that keep singers and audiences engaged. The optional solo spots, key changes, and flexible accompaniment options (piano, jazz combo, or concert band parts) mean you can adapt it to your ensemble's strengths and your program's needs.

What to expect

Familiar and festive yet surprising. Each carol arrives with warmth and recognition, but Althouse's harmonies and key choices keep the listener alert. The piece moves with energy and joy, shifting gently from carol to carol like walking through different rooms of a house decorated for the season.

Who it's for

This medley works for choirs at all levels who want a showstopping holiday number without excessive rehearsal demands. The 2-part voicing makes it accessible for younger singers, developing choirs, and groups with limited ranges, while the sophisticated arrangements keep stronger ensembles engaged.

How to get the most out of it

  • Highlight the key changes between carols as dramatic moments rather than smooth transitions. A brief pause or a shift in dynamics signals to the audience that a new carol is arriving.
  • Balance the soloists carefully so they're heard without overpowering the ensemble parts. This is especially important if you're using the optional solo spots.
  • Explore the accompaniment options in rehearsal early. Whether you choose piano, the studio combo track, or the concert band arrangement will shape your tempo choices and overall sound.
  • Shape each carol's phrasing distinctly so the medley feels like a tour through different musical moods, not a single linear piece.

How to use it

Open your holiday concert or community performance with this medley to set a celebratory tone and immediately connect with your audience. Its nine carols and flexible length make it a natural centerpiece that can anchor a program of shorter solos and ensemble pieces, or stand alone as a complete holiday statement.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and singing in multiple keys within a single piece
  • Blending with soloists while maintaining ensemble support
  • Responding to tempo and textural changes across a medley
  • Interpreting optional harmonic variations and unexpected chord progressions
  • Maintaining focus and ensemble cohesion across nine separate melodies

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