Naughty or Nice?: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

$22.95 USD

Naughty or Nice?: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Name: Naughty or Nice?: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-23427
Price: 22.95 USD
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Music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

Item: 00-23427

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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, available on the "Follow Me to the Top!" DVD and VHS video. Oh, behave!

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

UPC: 038081237527

SKU: 00-23427

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey cut her musical teeth in Philadelphia's theater scene after studying at Temple University and the Guitar Workshop. Her decades-long partnership with Marti Lunn Lantz has produced dozens of choral works and song collections published by Alfred, ranging from multicultural celebrations to seasonal novelties like "Santa Mash-Up" and "Winter's Frost." Beyond the page, Brownsey spent nearly 25 years performing in pop, rock, and blues ensembles across the United States and internationally, lending her an instinctive feel for groove and contemporary idiom.

Today, based in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Brownsey continues to compose and collaborate while co-running Red Rock Recording Studios with her husband, recording engineer Kent Heckman. Many of her Alfred projects, including this one, are produced in their studio, giving her direct involvement in how these pieces sound from conception through recording.

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Why we love this

This piece nails the disco pastiche without veering into parody territory. The groovy foundation and showy opening solos give your singers genuine fun without sacrificing musicality, and the optional recorded accompaniment means you can program it even if your band schedule is tight.

What to expect

Stepping into a time machine bound for Studio 54. The opening draws listeners in with individual voices before the groove takes over, turning the stage into a celebration of survival and good cheer. It's funky, buoyant, and unapologetically joyful.

Who it's for

Any choir looking for a high-energy winter concert closer that delights audiences and keeps singers engaged. This works equally well for middle school singers discovering their voices and high school ensembles that appreciate both the musicality and the built-in entertainment value.

How to get the most out of it

Study the recorded accompaniment first as an ensemble to lock the groove before layering in choreography. The disco pocket needs to feel effortless, not forced.
Keep the opening solos crisp and confident. These moments set the tone for the energy that follows, so cast singers who thrive in the spotlight.
Balance the shout sections with clear vowel shapes. The retro fun is the draw, but diction keeps it from dissolving into noise.
Lean into the character. Encourage singers to embody the disco attitude without winking at the audience; commitment sells novelty every time.

How to use it

Anchor the second half of your winter concert with this. The disco energy and optional choreography provide a stylistic pivot from your more traditional holiday repertoire, and audiences consistently respond to the confidence and joy singers bring to pieces like this. If you're pairing it with more reverent selections earlier in the program, this becomes your permission slip to have fun.