Santa, Bring My Baby Back (To Me): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Elvis Presley / As performed by Aaron Schroeder / As performed by Claude DeMetruis / Arranged by Ryan O'Connell
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Put some "Elvis" into your concert with this hit from 1957. Complete with combo parts and voiced for mixed, women and male choirs, this arrangement rocks the stage and makes a great novelty number with movement, costumes and staging, too.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00309267
More about this title
About the Artist: Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley defined popular music in the second half of the twentieth century, bringing rock and roll into the mainstream consciousness with a charisma and vocal power that few artists have matched. His influence extends far beyond his own recordings; his interpretations of standards, novelty songs, and seasonal material demonstrate the breadth of his musicianship and his ability to inhabit any style with authenticity.
Why we love this
Ryan O'Connell's arrangement captures the infectious charm of this 1957 recording while giving your choir room to shine with flexible voicing for mixed, women's, and men's ensembles. The combo parts keep the energy authentic to the original sound, and the allowance for movement, costumes, and staging transforms a novelty number into a genuine show stopper that audiences remember long after the concert ends.
What to expect
Rollicking and playful, anchored by a solid rock and roll groove that harkens back to the 1950s. The vocal writing sparkles with personality, and the combo instrumentation keeps the whole thing buoyant and fun, inviting the audience into the joke rather than performing at them.
Who it's for
Directors programming holiday or winter concerts who want to break from traditional sacred selections and inject personality into their setlist. This works equally well for community choirs, high school groups, and collegiate ensembles seeking a piece that generates genuine joy and laughter without sacrificing musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic pocket by having your rhythm section lock in before the choir enters; this song thrives on a relaxed, swinging feel rather than metronomic precision.
- Let your soloists own the melodic moments. The arrangement gives individual singers space to shine, so choose singers who can sell the charm and humor of the lyric.
- Coordinate any staging or movement during rehearsal early enough that singers can perform their parts without losing focus; blocking and singing must feel equally natural by performance day.
- Balance the combo parts clearly in your mix so the instrumentation contributes texture without overwhelming the vocal lines.
How to use it
Position this near the end of a concert to send audiences home smiling, or use it as a palate cleanser between heavier choral works. Its dual appeal as both a novelty and a genuinely well-crafted arrangement makes it a natural fit for family concerts or holiday shows where you want to balance varied repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in a swing or rock and roll style
- Balancing vocal parts with instrumental accompaniment
- Performing with character and comedic timing
- Ensemble coordination when staging and movement are involved
- Interpretation of mid-century popular song phrasing