O Come Ye For Christmas (Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00029017
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All the majesty and joy of Christmas is celebrated in this festive pairing of Michael W. Smith's "Christmastime" and the traditional "O Come All Ye Faithful." Performance time approx. 4:40.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00029017
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About the Arranger: Mark Brymer
Mark Brymer has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected choral arrangers in American music education. His arrangements span every conceivable genre and voicing, from concert chorales to pop medleys, and his work appears regularly on honor choir and festival programs across the country. Brymer's gift lies in his ability to craft accessible yet musically substantial arrangements that engage students while maintaining artistic integrity.
Why we love this
Brymer's pairing of a modern pop carol with a timeless hymn text works because neither overshadows the other. The medley structure lets you build from the familiar comfort of "O Come All Ye Faithful" into the contemporary warmth of "Christmastime," giving audiences a complete emotional arc and offering your choir genuine variety within a single performance.
What to expect
The piece carries genuine joy and dignity. The traditional hymn text paired with modern melodic sensibility creates something that feels both rooted and current, honoring Christmas's spiritual heart while embracing its contemporary musical vocabulary.
Who it's for
This works for choirs wanting to program something festive without retreating into purely traditional territory. It serves equally well in churches seeking contemporary relevance and in concert settings where a Christmas medley can anchor a pops program or holiday show.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the modern arrangement's groove elements against the hymn's traditional harmonic language by keeping the rhythm section (if using accompaniment) transparent during the traditional sections so the choir's voice leading stays clear.
- Pay attention to the transition between medley sections; Brymer likely crafted it to flow seamlessly, so rehearse the tempo relationships and any key changes until they feel inevitable rather than abrupt.
- Let the orchestra parts breathe where they're written. A choral instrumental pak's orchestration is designed to support and enhance vocal lines, not bury them.
How to use it
Reserve this for your December concerts where a single showpiece can anchor the second half of a program. Its 4:40 length gives you substantial musical content without requiring an entire suite of Christmas selections, making it ideal when you're mixing holiday music with secular or other sacred repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Contrasting musical styles within a single work (traditional hymn and contemporary pop idioms)
- Balancing ensemble sound across transitions between medley sections
- Singing with orchestral accompaniment and responding to instrumental cues
- Interpreting text across different harmonic and melodic contexts