S.A.N.T.A.: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

$2.25 USD

S.A.N.T.A.: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

Name: S.A.N.T.A.: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-18596
Price: 2.25 USD
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Music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

Item: 00-18596

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Oh, my goodness, it's back to the 70's with this disco-style number that's holiday fun for everyone. The singers boogie to the beat and spell out "S.A.N.T.A.," just like the disco classic, "Y.M.C.A." The authentic, disco-style SoundTrax CD is sure to give you that holiday dancin' fever!

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081165981

SKU: 00-18596

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey studied music at Temple University in her native Philadelphia and went on to establish herself as a versatile musician across pop, rock, and blues ensembles. Her extensive background in musical theatre and live performance (1973-1997) gave her deep insight into what audiences find engaging. She and longtime collaborator Marti Lunn Lantz have created a substantial catalog of seasonal and multicultural choral works for Alfred, ranging from "Winter's Frost" to "Santa Mash-Up." Their songwriting extends beyond choral music into collections exploring global traditions and thematic concepts.

Brownsey's career reflects a commitment to accessible, performance-ready music. She has written commercial jingles for major clients including AT&T and GMC, collaborated with other established composers, and co-founded Red Rock Recording Studios in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains alongside her husband, recording engineer Kent Heckman. The studio has become a recording hub for numerous Alfred choral projects, grounding her creative work in the practical realities of studio production and ensemble sound.

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Why we love this

This piece succeeds because it leans into a style that students recognize and want to perform. The disco-dancing spelling-out concept is inherently theatrical without requiring elaborate production, and the 2-part voicing keeps the focus on ensemble energy rather than harmonic complexity. Pairing it with the recorded accompaniment transforms rehearsal into movement rehearsal in the best sense.

What to expect

Pure disco energy wrapped in holiday packaging. The piece bounces with that unmistakable Saturday Night Fever groove, inviting singers to move, sway, and embody the fun rather than simply stand and deliver. It's retro, it's slightly campy, and it's genuinely joyful.

Who it's for

Choirs with limited soprano and alto singers or mixed ensembles looking for accessible holiday material that engages audiences through movement and humor. It works equally well for middle school choirs discovering their voices and community or adult recreational groups wanting seasonal fun that doesn't demand extended vocal ranges or complex harmonic writing.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the groove early by having the choir lock into the disco pulse with the recorded accompaniment during first rehearsal; don't separate rhythm work from the music itself.
Choreograph the letter-spelling (S.A.N.T.A.) gestures so they're sharp and synchronized; this visual clarity will sharpen the ensemble's rhythmic precision.
Keep the energy consistent from top to bottom; disco style demands rhythmic confidence, so drill rhythmic unisons and the underlying beat pattern until they feel automatic.
Balance the novelty aspect with clean vocal technique; a lighter, brighter tone works better than forcing power into what should feel playful and buoyant.

How to use it

Position this as the closing number on a holiday concert to send audiences out smiling and energized. It pairs well with more traditional carols earlier in the program, offering contrast and demonstrating your choir's range of musical styles. It also works as a standalone segment at winter assemblies, festive school events, or community performances where movement is welcome.