Mistletoe: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Warm and nostalgic with modern edge. The simplicity of the lyrical concept paired with an infectious melodic line creates something that feels both intimate and celebratory. This is the kind of song that gets stuck in heads for all the right reasons.

Choirs looking for accessible holiday material with pop credibility for middle school through adult ensembles. Directors want something contemporary that students actually want to sing during the December concert season.

• Keep the rhythmic energy forward without rushing; the pop sensibility relies on groove more than tempo.
• Balance the two parts so neither overwhelms the other when parts divide on the hook. Blend matters here.
• Use any accompaniment track as a rehearsal tool, but rehearse a cappella frequently so singers own the pitches independently.

Pair it with one traditional carol and one other contemporary selection to create a mixed holiday set that spans generations of listeners. Or build a full concert around modern seasonal music and let this be the centerpiece. Ten pages means it rehearses efficiently without dominating your calendar.

• Singing pop-inflected phrasing and articulation
• Maintaining independent lines in two-part texture
• Connecting melody to meaning in contemporary songwriting
• Rhythm security in syncopated, groove-based material