Santa Is the Man: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

$27.99 USD

Santa Is the Man: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Name: Santa Is the Man: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-19182
Price: 27.99 USD
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Music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

Item: 00-19182

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This "rockin' Santa" number features handclaps and foot stomps set to a rock beat. It's a quick-learn piece, and when you add the driving SoundTrax CD (complete with rock guitar and horn section) you've got an instant holiday hit. The melodies and the piano accompaniment are easy, and there's even a partner melody: "I've been good, so good, so good." Staging suggestions are included in the publication and on Sally's "In the Spotlight!" Video, #19803. A Christmas winner for 2-part groups.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

UPC: 038081178288

SKU: 00-19182

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey studied at Temple University in her native Philadelphia and trained at the Guitar Workshop while pursuing active work in musical theatre. Over decades, she has written and performed across pop, rock, and blues settings, both domestically and internationally, before stepping back from live performance in 1997. Her jingle work has included major clients such as AT&T and GMC Truck Dealers.

With writing partner Marti Lunn Lantz, Brownsey has built a substantial catalog of choral works and song collections published by Alfred, including pieces like "Winter's Frost," "Japanese Snow Song," and "The Colors of Winter," as well as collections such as Celebrations around the World and Inventions Rock. The two specialize in multicultural and seasonal compositions. Brownsey has also collaborated with Sally K. Albrecht on works exploring diverse traditions. She currently resides in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, where she operates Red Rock Recording Studios with her husband, recording engineer Kent Heckman, and continues her involvement in the arts community.

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Why we love this

The recorded accompaniment transforms what could be a simple arrangement into a fully realized production; the rock guitar and horn section give singers immediate energy and context without requiring instrumental players. The built-in staging suggestions and partner melody create instant structural interest, and the quick-learn factor means you can program it late in the season without scrambling for rehearsal time.

What to expect

Energetic and playful, with the handclaps and stomps grounding singers in a tangible groove. The piece lands somewhere between novelty and genuine rock arrangement, giving performers the fun of rhythmic participation without complex musicianship demands.

Who it's for

Two-part choirs looking for a contemporary holiday number that doesn't require instrumental accompaniment beyond the pre-recorded track. Groups ranging from community choirs to school programs will find the straightforward piano part and accessible melodies within reach, while the rock energy keeps engagement high.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the handclaps and foot stomps to the recorded track from the start; get comfortable with the groove before adding the melody so the rhythmic elements feel inevitable rather than added.
Balance the two-part texture so the partner melody ("I've been good") isn't buried; this works best when both sections understand they're creating a conversation, not a solo plus accompaniment.
Use the staging suggestions in the octavo and cross-reference Sally K. Albrecht's "In the Spotlight!" Video #19803 to see how movement and song work together; even simple staging lifts the novelty appeal.

How to use it

Program this as a closing number or as a moment of levity in a mixed holiday concert; the rockin' attitude and audience-friendly concept work well after more traditional seasonal pieces. The quick-learn factor also makes it an ideal late-addition if your program needs refreshing close to performance date.