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Reindeer on the Roof: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

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Reindeer on the Roof: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

Reindeer on the Roof: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

Music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

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"Wake up, I think I hear Santa and his eight reindeer." And they're rocking out to the jolly sounds of this 1950s inspired tune by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. You won't need to spend much time learning these simple voice parts, clever words, or fun choreography, but the audience at your holiday concert will really put their hooves together for this runaway hit. You may even get a standing "Hoove-ation!" Staging is featured on "Follow Me to the Top!" DVD #23853, VHS #23855.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081238791
SKU: 00-23556

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over three decades as a composer, conductor, and clinician with a distinctive focus on movement and staging. Her catalog exceeds 600 choral publications plus 75 larger works, earning her annual ASCAP Special Music Awards since 1987. She served as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at a major educational publisher and has led honor choirs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center. Her academic background spans music and theater, with degrees from Rollins College, the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama), and the University of Miami Frost School of Music (M.M. in Accompanying).

Albrecht has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College, and held leadership roles including Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society. She received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College in 2021. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she now lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where she continues composing alongside her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse deliver a piece that earns its fun without sacrificing ensemble musicianship. The 1950s pop idiom is immediately accessible, the two-part writing sits comfortably across treble and lower voices, and the optional staging transforms a novelty song into a full production moment that audiences genuinely anticipate.

What to expect

A raucous, good-natured celebration that bounces with period-authentic rock and roll groove. The novelty premise (reindeer waking up to Santa's rock band) gives permission for playfulness, yet the harmonic support and rhythmic craft keep the energy focused rather than chaotic.

Who it's for

Elementary and middle school choirs looking for a high-energy holiday opener that engages both performers and audiences. This works equally well for school concerts, community performances, or any ensemble seeking something that's genuinely fun to sing without oversimplifying the arrangement.

How to get the most out of it

  • Emphasize rhythmic precision in the vocal lines to capture the driving, infectious energy of 1950s rock and roll style.
  • Reference the recorded accompaniment early in rehearsal to lock the groove and help singers internalize the stylistic feel.
  • Work staging and choreography alongside vocal learning so movement becomes second nature by performance; blocking shouldn't steal focus from ensemble balance.
  • Keep the text delivery crisp and conversational; this piece thrives on personality, not legit tone.

How to use it

Position this as a middle or closing number in your holiday concert when energy and mood matter most. Its infectious fun works brilliantly after a quieter carol or two, or as a finale that sends audiences out laughing. The optional staging means you can scale the production from simple choreography to full spectacle depending on your ensemble's comfort and rehearsal time.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic accuracy in rock and roll idioms with syncopation and groove-based phrasing
  • Two-part voice independence and blend across treble and lower voices
  • Integration of movement with vocal performance without sacrificing ensemble cohesion
  • Style-specific interpretation (1950s pop vocal production and energy)

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