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S.A.N.T.A: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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S.A.N.T.A: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

S.A.N.T.A: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

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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 Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081165998
SKU: 00-18597

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz have built a distinctive catalog of choral works that blend accessibility with musical substance. Brownsey's background spans musical theatre, studio performance, and session work (she's recorded jingles for major corporations and played in clubs and concert venues from 1973 to 1997), while her partnership with Lantz has produced repertoire that includes "Winter's Frost," "Japanese Snow Song," and "Santa Mash-Up." The two specialize in seasonal and multicultural compositions, often drawing on Brownsey's diverse performance background to create pieces that feel contemporary and engaging.

Brownsey and Lantz also edit song collections focused on global music and thematic material, and they've collaborated with other arrangers on holiday and festival works. Alongside her creative work, Brownsey is active in the arts and political communities in Pennsylvania, where she and her husband, recording engineer Kent Heckman, operate Red Rock recording Studios. Many of their Alfred publications have been recorded at their facility, giving them direct control over the accompaniment sound that teachers and students hear.

Why we love this

This piece captures the exact energy you need when you want your choir to have genuine fun without sacrificing musicality. The disco framework is instantly recognizable and motivates singers to commit to rhythmic precision and ensemble cohesion, while the built-in movement potential makes it a natural fit for holiday concerts where engagement matters as much as notes.

What to expect

Pure disco energy meets holiday spirit. The piece grooves with the unmistakable bounce and rhythmic drive of the 1970s, while the spelling conceit (S.A.N.T.A.) creates a playful, participatory moment that audiences recognize and singers genuinely enjoy performing.

Who it's for

Choirs at the middle school through high school level who want to program something that feels current, fun, and seasonally appropriate without losing musical credibility. Directors looking for a piece that includes natural opportunities for choreography and movement will find plenty of material to work with here.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the groove with your rhythm section first. The disco pocket is everything here, so have percussionists and any accompanists nail the beat before you add voices.
  • Emphasize the syncopation in the letter spellings. Singers often want to straighten the rhythm; push them to stay behind the beat where the disco style demands it.
  • Plan your staging early in rehearsals. Movement and choreography are listed as special features, so map out the formations and gestures that match each section of the music well before dress rehearsals.
  • Use the SoundTrax CD in sectionals as well as full rehearsals. Hearing that authentic disco texture helps singers internalize the style and stay locked with the recording.

How to use it

This is an ideal closer for a holiday concert or a standalone secular Christmas program where you want to send the audience home smiling and energized. It also pairs well with more traditional holiday selections, offering a sharp tonal and stylistic contrast that demonstrates your choir's range.

Skills your students will build

  • Syncopated rhythm reading in a disco/funk style
  • Ensemble lock with recorded accompaniment
  • Sustained consonant attacks in fast-moving text
  • Coordination of singing and choreographed movement
  • Ensemble style singing (cohesive vowels, synchronized articulation)

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