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Ribbons and Bows: SATB Choral Octavo

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Ribbons and Bows: SATB Choral Octavo

Ribbons and Bows: SATB Choral Octavo

Words and music by Kacey Musgraves, Justin Tranter, and Julia Michaels / arr. Jack Zaino

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Kasey Musgraves doesn't need a shiny new car or a fancy trip for the holidays---just love! Her upbeat anthem is a happy addition to seasonal soundtracks, pop playlists, and even your December concert. Bright vocal parts and a retro groove create a playfully vintage vibe. Feature a talented saxophone player and rhythm section with the optional SoundPax.

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081573625
SKU: 00-50192

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About the Composer: Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter known for blending country, pop, and soul influences into deeply personal and inventive songs. Her work across multiple genres has earned critical acclaim and chart success, and her songwriting collaborations with artists like Justin Tranter and Julia Michaels reflect her willingness to explore new sonic territory.

For choral directors, Musgraves' compositions offer contemporary material that resonates with students through accessible melodies and modern production sensibilities. Her holiday work captures the spirit of genuine connection over material excess—a message that translates powerfully to the concert hall.

Why we love this

Jack Zaino's arrangement brings infectious energy and clarity to this seasonal track, making it immediately engaging for both singers and audiences. The optional saxophone and rhythm section elevate the piece beyond typical choral fare, and the retro-modern production aesthetic makes this feel fresh rather than nostalgic. A song about what truly matters during the holidays lands authentically with today's singers.

What to expect

Warm, upbeat, and refreshingly sincere. The retro groove creates a vintage-meets-now soundscape while the vocal writing stays accessible and celebratory. This feels like a song your singers genuinely want to sing, not material chosen purely for occasion.

Who it's for

High school and collegiate choirs seeking contemporary holiday repertoire that appeals to modern singers and audiences alike. Directors programming December concerts want secular material with personality and production value that doesn't sound like everything else on holiday playlists.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the brightness of the vocal parts with the groove of the rhythm section; this song lives in the pocket, so keep the ensemble locked with the accompaniment rather than pulling ahead.
  • Feature your saxophone soloist with confidence during the designated passages; this is their moment to shine and adds textural variety that lifts the whole piece.
  • Lean into the playful, conversational quality of Musgraves' lyrical hook; let the choir feel the character and warmth in the text, not just hit the notes.
  • Work the rhythm section parts with precision if performing live; the retro groove depends on tight coordination between drums, bass, and harmony.

How to use it

Slot this into the second half of a December concert to provide a shift in tone and energy from traditional holiday fare. Its secular message and pop sensibility make it ideal for programming alongside other contemporary choral works or as a bridge between classical and pops sets. The optional instrumental parts make it equally at home in a pop showcase or a hybrid concert setting.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing contemporary pop phrasing and vocal inflection
  • Locking ensemble rhythm with a rhythm section accompaniment
  • Balancing four-part harmony in a groove-driven context
  • Responding to stylistic direction from modern production sensibilities
  • Coordinating with optional instrumentalists (saxophone, rhythm section)

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