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Santa Likes to Mambo: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Santa Likes to Mambo: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Santa Likes to Mambo: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

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Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about Santa, Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz bring us a newsflash. Ideal to add that fun moment on any holiday concert.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 654979053491
SKU: 00-SVM03020CD

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey developed her musical foundation in Philadelphia, where she studied at Temple University and the Guitar Workshop before establishing herself in musical theatre. Her decades-long creative partnership with Marti Lunn Lantz has produced numerous Alfred choral publications spanning seasonal works, multicultural repertoire, and thematic collections like Celebrations around the World and The Wonders of the Earth. Beyond choral writing, Brownsey has contributed commercial music for major clients including AT&T and GMC, and collaborated with Sally K. Albrecht on holiday-themed compositions.

After performing actively in pop, rock, and blues ensembles across the United States and internationally from 1973 to 1997, Brownsey transitioned to composition and studio work. She and her husband, recording engineer Kent Heckman, operate Red Rock Recording Studios in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, where many Alfred projects are produced. Brownsey remains engaged in her local arts and political community while continuing to compose.

Why we love this

Brownsey and Lantz know exactly how to land a comedy number without overselling the premise. This piece captures the irreverent spirit novelty repertoire demands while remaining singable and genuinely entertaining for both choir and audience. The recorded accompaniment lets you nail the groove from your first rehearsal.

What to expect

Picture Santa abandoning his sleigh for a mambo partner on the dance floor. The piece radiates playfulness and irreverent holiday spirit, blending salsa-tinged rhythms with choral harmonies that sing with personality rather than reverence. Audiences hear it and immediately know they're in for something unexpected.

Who it's for

Directors looking for a showstopping novelty number that fills the laugh-out-loud moment on a holiday concert. This works best with singers comfortable committing to comedic intent and ensembles with enough rehearsal time to nail both the musical groove and the character.

How to get the most out of it

  • Commit fully to the Latin rhythm and swing feel from the first rehearsal. The groove carries the humor, so underselling it dulls the comedy.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock ensemble unity quickly, especially on rhythmic entrances and the hook sections.
  • Balance vocal clarity with rhythmic precision in tight passages. Clarity wins when singers are having obvious fun with the lyrics.
  • Shape the energy curve deliberately. Plant a comedic peak in the second half so the piece doesn't flatten as it progresses.

How to use it

Place this after a more serious holiday selection to provide tonal contrast and release audience energy. It works perfectly as a closer or near-closer when you want to send the audience home smiling. Program it alongside other upbeat secular holiday fare to build a second half that celebrates the fun side of the season.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining rhythmic precision in Latin/mambo grooves
  • Balancing comedic character with clear diction and intonation
  • Following recorded accompaniment as an ensemble reference
  • Sustaining energy and ensemble unity through novelty material

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