On This Winter's Night (arr. Ed Lojeski): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Lady A / Arranged by Ed Lojeski
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You'll dream the winter night away with this mega holiday hit from Lady Antebellum! Set in a 60s-style 12/8, the pop harmonies and rhythms evoke an earlier era of slow dancing, mistletoe and walking hand in hand in the snow. Fantastic holiday programming for pop and concert choirs of all levels! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn, gtr 1, gtr 2, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
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About the Artist: Lady A
Lady A emerged from Nashville's country music scene in the mid-2000s and quickly became one of the genre's defining acts, known for their sophisticated pop-country crossover sound. The trio's ability to craft radio-friendly melodies with genuine harmonic depth has made them fixtures on both country and pop charts, earning them multiple Grammy Awards and a devoted following that spans generations.
Why we love this
Ed Lojeski's arrangement captures something genuinely nostalgic without sacrificing contemporary appeal. The 60s-style 12/8 groove paired with modern pop harmonies gives your singers something musically interesting to sink their teeth into while maintaining the accessibility that makes this work for mixed-level choirs.
What to expect
Stepping into a snow-dusted evening with someone you care about. The arrangement wraps you in 60s-inspired production values while maintaining a contemporary emotional honesty, creating an intimate atmosphere that feels timeless rather than trendy.
Who it's for
Holiday concerts need warmth alongside spectacle, and this arrangement delivers both without requiring a massive choir or complicated orchestration. Directors working with pop choirs, concert choirs aiming for contemporary crossover appeal, or programs that want something genuinely listenable for audiences will find this immediately useful.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section into the laid-back 12/8 pocket early in rehearsals; the guitar parts define the groove, so getting those parts confident first helps the singers relax into the style.
- Shape the dynamics gradually across the form rather than working in sharp contrasts; the arrangement builds its power through layering and intensity rather than sudden drops.
- Encourage the front row to really inhabit the storytelling here. This is a slow dance, not a concert ballad, so conversational phrasing works better than operatic approaches.
- Balance the vocal lines so that secondary parts (especially in the lower sections) maintain presence without overwhelming the melody; these harmonies are rich enough to distract if they're too forward.
How to use it
This works beautifully as the ballad moment in a holiday show, especially when positioned before or after more energetic numbers. It's also substantial enough to function as an opener, setting a specific mood for the entire concert.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in 12/8 meter with a triplet-based rhythmic feel
- Balancing pop-influenced harmonies with clear diction
- Interpreting contemporary musical theater-adjacent phrasing in a choral context
- Coordinating with rhythm section parts (guitar, synthesizer, drums, bass) for proper blend and timing