Out in the Snow!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Out in the Snow!: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47726
Price: 2.05 USD
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Words by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher, music by Andy Beck

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"Let's go! Everybody out in the snow." This rockin' call-and-response crowd-pleaser is all about sleds, snowboards, making snowmen, snow angels, and even having "a friendly snowball fight." And with no mention of the holidays, you can sing it all winter long. Optional choreography (printed in the score and available as a downloadable video) will get your singers movin' and groovin'!

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081544199

SKU: 00-47726

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck directs choral publications at Alfred Music and has composed and arranged more than 450 choral works now in active performance worldwide. His pedagogical resources—including Sing at First Sight, Foundations in Choral Sight Singing, and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique—have shaped how many music educators approach vocal training and music literacy. A tenor himself, Beck performs regularly with the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir and brings decades of musical theatre experience to his work.

Beck serves as a guest conductor, choreographer, and clinician across the United States and has been commissioned to conduct honor choirs and all-state groups throughout the Southeast. His tenure as an Alfred Music studio singer since 1992, combined with degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, reflects a sustained commitment to choral artistry and music literacy in schools.

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Why we love this

Beck writes with an instinctive feel for what middle and elementary singers actually enjoy performing. The call-and-response structure keeps energy high without demanding difficult ranges or complex voicing, and the seasonal flexibility (no holiday references) means you can perform this from December through March. The optional choreography, designed by someone who understands both movement and singing pedagogy, gives reluctant performers permission to commit fully to the piece.

What to expect

Pure winter exhilaration captured in a two-part arrangement. The piece bounds along with infectious energy, trading verses between the two voice parts in a call-and-response that feels like friends laughing and planning outdoor adventures. There's nothing precious or restrained here; it's designed to make singers grin and audiences smile.

Who it's for

This piece works beautifully for middle school choirs, elementary upper grades (especially grades 4-6), and youth choir programs looking for high-engagement winter repertoire. Singers who might be hesitant about choral music respond well to the casual, celebratory tone and the physical involvement of choreography.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the energy consistent between verse and chorus. The rockin' character relies on steady pulse and confident dynamics, not on dramatic shifts in tempo or volume.
If you're using the choreography video, learn it yourself first and plan rehearsal time specifically for integrating movement with singing. Young singers often need to separate the two skills before combining them.
Balance the two voice parts so the call-and-response dialogue feels like genuine conversation rather than one part overpowering the other.
Emphasize the text clarity in the call-and-response sections. The crowd-pleaser appeal depends entirely on audiences hearing the playful lyrics.

How to use it

Program this as an opener for a winter concert to immediately engage the audience and energize your singers. It pairs well alongside more serious seasonal repertoire, offering a tonal shift that prevents the program from feeling heavy. The piece also works as a morale booster during winter rehearsals when energy dips.