Naughty or Nice?: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Naughty or Nice?: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-23426
Price: 1.65 USD
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Music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

Item: 00-23426

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"Are you naughty or nice?...Santa's checkin' it twice...so be good!" With showy opening solos that kick into a groovy disco feel, this funky flashback to the 70s is reminiscent of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive." Your students will really boogie down with the optional SoundTrax CD and the Travolta-like moves, featured on "Follow Me to the Top!" DVD #23853, VHS #23855. Oh, behave!

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081237510

SKU: 00-23426

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey (Heckman) is a Philadelphia native whose musical roots run deep across multiple genres. After studying at Temple University and the Guitar Workshop, she immersed herself in musical theatre and performed professionally for nearly 25 years in pop, rock, and blues ensembles across the United States and internationally. She has lent her compositional voice to commercial work as well, writing jingles for major brands including AT&T and GMC Truck Dealers.

With her long-time collaborator Marti Lunn Lantz, Brownsey has become a prolific voice in choral education, composing accessible seasonal and multicultural works that engage young singers. Their catalog includes beloved pieces such as "Santa Mash-Up," "Winter's Frost," and "Japanese Snow Song," along with thematic song collections exploring world cultures and natural phenomena. Based in the Pocono Mountains, Brownsey continues her creative work alongside her husband Kent Heckman at Red Rock Recording Studios, where numerous Alfred publications are produced.

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Why we love this

This piece captures the infectious energy of 1970s disco while delivering genuine humor through its naughty-or-nice premise. The opening solos give your singers moments to shine before the ensemble kicks into a groove that reminds us exactly why kids remember this music: it makes them want to move. Few novelty pieces this fun also work this smoothly in rehearsal.

What to expect

Picture your singers owning the stage in full disco mode: shimmering, confident, and unafraid to have fun with the material. The groove is irresistible, the lyrics are cheeky without being inappropriate, and the whole experience lands somewhere between nostalgia and pure joy.

Who it's for

This octavo works for choirs in middle school through early high school who can handle rhythmic independence and enjoy performing with attitude. It's an ideal fit for winter concerts or holiday programs where you want to balance more traditional repertoire with something that reminds students (and audiences) that singing together can be genuinely fun.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the disco pocket early. Lock the rhythm section (or recorded accompaniment) into that steady groove before layering in the solo lines; once your students feel the pulse, the funkiness takes care of itself.
Shape those opening solos with personality. These aren't throwaway moments; they need character and confidence to set up the contrast with the ensemble entrance.
Integrate the choreography intentionally. Movement should feel organic to the song, not tacked on. Work staging into your rehearsal once the music sits, so singers aren't splitting focus between notes and steps.

How to use it

Reserve this for a winter concert slot where you can follow more formal pieces with something that shifts the energy in the room. The novelty and movement make it an excellent closer or second-to-last number, sending audiences out with energy and laughter. It also pairs well in a concert theme exploring decades of popular music or holiday traditions.