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Santa Mash-Up: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Featuring: Santa Fever / Santa Is the Man

Words and music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

Item: 00-A-00015319

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015319

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz have built a sustained collaborative partnership crafting choral music that speaks to ensemble singers and audiences alike. Based in Pennsylvania, Brownsey studied at Temple University and the Guitar Workshop, bringing a background in musical theatre and live performance across pop, rock, and blues genres. Her experience spans from performing in clubs and concert stages worldwide to writing commercial jingles for major clients. She and Lantz have developed a distinctive voice in seasonal and multicultural repertoire, with numerous Alfred publications to their credit.

The team's catalog reflects their shared commitment to accessible, engaging writing that doesn't sacrifice musicality. Beyond "Santa Mash-Up," their collaborations include "Winter's Frost," "Japanese Snow Song," and thematic collections like Celebrations around the World and The Wonders of the Earth. Brownsey co-owns Red Rock recording Studios with her husband, a recording engineer, giving her direct involvement in the production of Alfred choral projects and a keen ear for how arrangements translate from page to performance.

Why we love this

This arrangement layers familiar holiday melodies into a cohesive medley that feels both fresh and instantly recognizable, giving your singers the satisfaction of learning something that sounds polished without overwhelming them. The built-in movement and staging elements mean you're getting staging direction alongside the music, so less planning falls on you. With a recorded accompaniment available, you have flexibility in rehearsal and performance while your singers stay locked in.

What to expect

A whirlwind holiday party in choral form. The arrangement sweeps listeners through recognizable carols and seasonal songs with energy and joy, layered in a way that feels sophisticated without sounding overdone. There's genuine warmth underneath the medley structure, not just novelty.

Who it's for

Choirs of intermediate ability looking for a holiday show-stopper that doesn't require months of rehearsal time. This works for high school choirs, church choirs during December programming, and community ensembles seeking something festive yet musically satisfying.

How to get the most out of it

  • Teach the medley section by section, locking each melody segment before moving to transitions. This builds confidence and makes run-throughs feel structured rather than chaotic.
  • Use the staging cues embedded in the score to establish blocking during early rehearsals. Movement reinforces musical memory and keeps energy high through multiple songs.
  • Balance your voicing so familiar tune moments feel warm and front-and-center. Resist the urge to bury the melody lines in your arrangement's full texture.
  • If performing with recorded accompaniment, do several full rehearsals to rhythm-lock your ensemble. Medleys demand tight ensemble precision more than single pieces do.

How to use it

Position this as your closer on a December concert or holiday showcase; the medley format and movement give it natural appeal as a finale that leaves audiences smiling. It pairs well on the same program with a slower, more reflective carol arrangement earlier in the concert, creating a shape to your holiday set. Consider performing it in early December before your choir burns out on seasonal repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Rapid switching between melodic lines and harmonic textures
  • Ensemble cohesion during medley transitions
  • Coordination of singing with choreographed movement
  • Musical storytelling across multiple connected sections

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