Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Bun: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words and music by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
Item: 00-PO-0007475
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Description
This tasty tribute to a favorite sweet treat is certainly something to savor! With its happy holiday groove and deliciously clever lyrics, it's sure to be the most flavorful moment of any concert. Three layers in the "roll, roll, roll" refrain spice up otherwise beginning 2-part harmony. The satisfying SoundTrax is the icing on top.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0007475
More about this title
About the Composer: Andy Beck
Andy Beck leads choral publications at Alfred Music and has established himself as one of the most performed contemporary choral composers in the classroom. With more than 450 choral works, vocal resources, and children's musicals in print, his music reaches singers of every age and ability level across the globe. His compositional voice balances accessibility with genuine artistry, making complex musical concepts feel natural rather than forced.
Beyond the page, Beck maintains an active presence as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician for music educators nationwide, particularly throughout the Southeast. He holds degrees from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, and his background as a tenor performer and musical theatre director informs his understanding of what singers need. Since 1992, he has contributed to Alfred Music's studio recordings while continuing to champion music literacy and choral artistry through both his writing and his work cultivating the publisher's catalog.
Why we love this
Beck's gift for humor without sacrificing genuine musicianship shines here. The three-part texture in the refrain gives beginning choirs a real rhythmic and harmonic challenge without overwhelming them, and the recorded accompaniment removes one rehearsal pressure so you can focus on intonation and blend. This is the kind of novelty piece that directors actually want to teach because it's fun to sing and genuinely rewarding to perform.
What to expect
Infectious holiday warmth wrapped around deliciously clever wordplay. The groove is conversational and contemporary, never precious, with that satisfying moment when the three-part refrain locks in and suddenly everyone understands what the composer had in mind. It feels like eating something you love while your friends are laughing at the same joke you are.
Who it's for
Beginning 2-part choirs ready for their first real harmonic complexity. Younger singers benefit from the straightforward melodic language and relatable subject matter, while the three-part moments give them something genuinely challenging to sink their teeth into. This works equally well for middle school and high school groups seeking accessible holiday concert material.
How to get the most out of it
- Isolate the three-part refrain in separate sections before bringing the full group together. The staggered entrances and overlapping rhythm lines need clarity before they'll sound intentional rather than messy.
- Shape the dynamics around the lyrics; let the playfulness of the "ooey-gooey" and "roll, roll, roll" moments land clearly by lifting slightly on those syllables.
- Layer in the accompaniment gradually during rehearsal. Start with vocals alone to establish pitch and rhythm security, then add the recorded track once the group feels confident.
How to use it
Slot this into the lighter half of a holiday concert where it can breathe and land its humor. It pairs well before a more serious seasonal piece, offering the audience a moment of joy that makes them lean in. The 8-page length makes it an efficient rehearsal addition without derailing preparation for weightier repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Three-part texture and staggered entrances in a 2-part format
- Harmonic independence while maintaining rhythmic precision
- Diction clarity and comedy timing in a choral context
- Call-and-response phrasing and refrain coordination