Santa Claus Rock: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

$21.95 USD

Santa Claus Rock: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Name: Santa Claus Rock: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SVM05032CD
Price: 21.95 USD
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Words and music by Berta Poorman and Sonja Poorman

Item: 00-SVM05032CD

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Bring a bit of fun to your Holiday concert with this '50s style rock original from the Poormans. It's easy to sing and will add a real sparkle to your next program.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

UPC: 654979088899

SKU: 00-SVM05032CD

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About the Composer: Berta Poorman

Berta and Sonja Poorman have spent over two decades writing choral music as a mother-daughter composing team. They bring deep experience working with singers of all ages in church settings, and their understanding of what choirs can achieve shapes every piece they write.

Accessibility and clear voice leading define their work. What sets them apart is their commitment to pairing singable melodies with texts that lift rather than weigh down. Their arrangements respect the capabilities of community and school choirs while refusing to condescend.

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Why we love this

This '50s rock original arrives with recorded accompaniment that lets your choir sound full and energetic without needing a band. The Poormans have written something genuinely fun to sing, not just fun to hear, which makes the difference between a novelty number and a piece your singers will actually enjoy preparing. For holiday programs that can feel heavy with reverence, this brings genuine sparkle and forward momentum.

What to expect

Bright, driving, and playful. The '50s rock idiom brings an optimistic swing that feels entirely different from typical holiday fare. Your singers will feel the lift of a genuine groove, and audiences will hear a choir having genuine fun with the music.

Who it's for

This piece works for middle school through high school choirs looking to add contemporary energy to a holiday set. Directors programming a concert that mixes traditional and secular Christmas fare will find this fills a real need for younger singers who connect with the style.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section (bass and drums from the recording) early so your singers feel anchored to the groove rather than pulling against it
Emphasize the rhythmic precision of the rock style in early rehearsals; this isn't legit singing, so crisp consonants and tight attacks matter
Keep the energy consistent from beginning to end; rock arrangements can fade if the final chorus doesn't push as hard as the first
Balance clarity of the vocal line with the recorded accompaniment level so lyrics land without drowning the track

How to use it

Program this after a more formal piece to shift the concert's energy and mood. It works particularly well as a closer or as a transition into the second half of your holiday concert, especially if you're balancing reverent arrangements with more contemporary selections. The recorded accompaniment makes it viable even if your usual accompanist isn't available.

Skills your students will build

Rhythmic precision in a rock idiom (straight eighths, syncopated rhythms)
Clear diction at tempo with energetic articulation
Listening and locking to a recorded accompaniment
Sustaining consistent tone color across a full arrangement without a live instrumental foundation