Naughty or Nice?: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Naughty or Nice?: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

Item: 00-A-00014849

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

SKU: 00-A-00014849

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey studied music at Temple University in her native Philadelphia and immersed herself in musical theatre and guitar performance before establishing herself as a composer and lyricist. Her decades-long creative partnership with Marti Lunn Lantz has produced numerous choral works and song collections that emphasize multicultural themes and seasonal repertoire, many published through Alfred. Beyond composition, Brownsey spent over two decades performing in pop, rock, and blues ensembles across the United States and internationally, and she has contributed to commercial music projects for major corporations including AT&T and GMC Truck Dealers.

Today, Brownsey resides in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, where she continues her involvement in the arts community and co-operates Red Rock Recording Studios with her husband, engineer Kent Heckman. The studio has become a hub for recording numerous Alfred projects, bringing her decades of performance experience and technical expertise directly into the production of educational choral music.

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Why we love this

The movement and staging built into this piece give your singers something concrete to do beyond vocal technique, making it especially valuable for younger choirs or groups that benefit from kinesthetic engagement. Brownsey and Lantz have a gift for creating novelty work that doesn't feel trivial; the recorded accompaniment tracks are professionally produced and genuinely support rehearsal without overwhelming student voices.

What to expect

This piece brings a playful, theatrical energy to the winter concert season. It's lighthearted without being juvenile, with the choreography enhancing rather than distracting from the musical storytelling. Audiences will feel the performers' enjoyment immediately.

Who it's for

Choirs at the middle school, high school, or community level who want a repertoire piece that entertains audiences without sacrificing musicality. Groups performing holiday concerts benefit from having a secular novelty option that works for mixed-voice or women's choirs and keeps programming fresh.

How to get the most out of it

Establish clear blocking early in rehearsals so singers can focus on their vocal parts rather than learning staging in later weeks. Sketch out the basic movement patterns on a simple floor plan and walk through them before adding the recording.
Balance the fun energy of the piece with vocal clarity. The novelty style invites playfulness, but remind singers that diction and blend still matter when they're moving around the stage.
Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in entrances and maintain ensemble cohesion, especially during sections with staggered entries or rhythmic complexity created by the staging elements.

How to use it

Slot this into your holiday concert as a change of pace between more traditional or reverent selections. It works well as a second-half opener to shift the mood, or as a closer that sends the audience out smiling. The staging and novelty appeal also make it ideal for school assemblies or community holiday events beyond the formal concert.