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Not Another Fruitcake, Please!: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Not Another Fruitcake, Please!: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Words and music by Mark Weston

Item: 00-A-00015395

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015395

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Why we love this

This piece cuts through holiday concert fatigue with genuine humor and musicality. Choirs love the permission to be playful without sacrificing vocal writing, and audiences respond to the quick wit and recognition of what everyone's thinking by December.

What to expect

A knowing laugh shared between friends during the holidays. The music matches the comedic sentiment with clever phrasing and accessibility that lets the humor shine without getting in its own way.

Who it's for

Choirs looking for a contemporary holiday selection that entertains without exhaustion. This works for high school, college, and community ensembles with solid rhythm section confidence.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the comedic timing by treating the lyrics like a comedy sketch. Rhythmic precision and clear diction matter as much as tuning for the punchlines to land.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in tempo and feel. The track will guide you through the humor's pacing.
  • Balance satire with sincerity in your vocal tone. The piece works best when singers commit fully rather than winking at the audience.

How to use it

Place this in the second half of a winter concert where the audience is ready for something lighter. It pairs well with traditional carols and more reverent selections, offering a palate cleanser that keeps energy high.

Skills your students will build

  • Comic timing and rhythmic clarity in sung text
  • Ensemble communication through lyrical satire
  • Following recorded accompaniment tracks in performance

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