One More Sleep: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Iain James / Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00290945
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Leona Lewis livens up the season with this holiday hit that evokes the nostalgic sounds of the sixties! A fantastic selection for mixed and SSA choirs of all levels!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00290945
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Why we love this
Mac Huff's arrangement captures something genuinely fun about this song: it's nostalgic without being saccharine, and the sixties influence gives it a distinct personality that stands apart from typical holiday fare. The writing sits comfortably for singers at all levels while still offering enough harmonic color to keep rehearsals engaging.
What to expect
Warm and nostalgic with a modern sensibility. The sixties influence brings an easy, swaying quality that feels both retro and fresh, making it feel more like a celebration than a formal holiday obligation.
Who it's for
Mixed and SSA choirs looking for a holiday selection that appeals to contemporary audiences without requiring advanced vocal technique. This arrangement works equally well for high school ensembles and community choirs seeking something approachable yet stylistically distinctive.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the retro production style by letting the rhythm section sit solidly in the pocket rather than rushing the tempo.
- Encourage singers to lean into the rhythmic grooves with articulation rather than over-singing the melodic lines.
- Use the recorded accompaniment as a model for phrasing, but don't lock to it; your singers should breathe together as an ensemble first.
How to use it
Place this in the second half of a holiday concert where you want to shift the mood toward something lighter and more contemporary. Its accessible charm makes it an effective closer or a bridge between traditional selections and more popular repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in sixties-influenced grooves
- Balancing melody and accompaniment in pop/rock style arrangement
- Ensemble blend across mixed or equal voices
- Interpretation of contemporary vocal phrasing and articulation