Santa Mash-Up: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Featuring: Santa Fever / Santa Is the Man
Words and music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz
Item: 00-PO-0008042
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Two of Alfred Music's all-time favorites have been given the Glee treatment in this super-fun disco remix! Better than a medley, this funky combo moves freely from one powerhouse to the other without pause. A knock-out novelty that your kids will beg for at every rehearsal! Staging is featured on Showbiz! choral movement DVD (00-35858). Titles: Santa Fever * Santa Is the Man.
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Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0008042
More about this title
About the Composer: Lois Brownsey
Lois Brownsey developed her musical foundation in Philadelphia, where she studied at Temple University and the Guitar Workshop while immersing herself in musical theatre. Her career spanned live performance across pop, rock, and blues ensembles in the United States and internationally from 1973 until her retirement from touring in 1997. She has also lent her voice and songwriting to commercial work for major clients including AT&T and GMC Truck Dealers.
For decades, Brownsey has partnered with Marti Lunn Lantz to create choral works that celebrate both seasonal traditions and world music. Their Alfred catalog includes favorites like "Winter's Frost," "Japanese Snow Song," and "The Colors of Winter," alongside vibrant song collections such as Celebrations around the World and The Wonders of the Earth. Today, Brownsey resides in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, where she co-owns Red Rock Recording Studios with her husband, recording engineer Kent Heckman. She remains active in her community as a Celebrant and arts advocate.
Why we love this
Kids respond immediately to the energy of a well-executed disco groove, and this arrangement taps directly into that appeal without sacrificing musicality. The seamless transition between the two songs keeps momentum alive, avoiding the predictable stop-and-start rhythm that makes many medleys feel fragmented. You get a novelty number with genuine replay value in rehearsal, which is rare enough to justify the roster space.
What to expect
Pure, unironic fun delivered with the sparkle of a studio production. The disco influence bathes everything in shimmer and propulsion, while the back-to-back song structure keeps the energy climbing rather than plateauing. Singers feel like they are in on the joke and genuinely enjoy performing it.
Who it's for
Middle and high school choirs seeking a high-energy novelty that actually engages singers rather than talking down to them. This works best for groups comfortable with contemporary vocal production and programs where humor and showmanship are celebrated alongside traditional repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the disco pocket early. The groove lives in the precision of your rhythm section and the consistency of your backbeat; spend rehearsal time grooving together before worrying about blend.
- Lean into the attitude shift between "Santa Fever" and "Santa Is the Man." Mark those transitions in your scores so singers understand they are changing the emotional temperature, not just the melody.
- Watch the recorded accompaniment for phrasing cues. The arrangement is written to breathe with the track, so your ensemble will land more impact when you follow its dynamic and tempo contours.
- Incorporate the staging early in the rehearsal process. Movement and choreography are integral to the fun here, not an afterthought; building them into your run-throughs from week one makes performance feel natural.
How to use it
Anchor a winter concert's second half with this after programming one or two contrasting pieces; the momentum shift will energize both your singers and your audience. Alternatively, place it near the end of a holiday show where you want to send people out smiling and talking about what they just saw.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in disco grooves and syncopated figures
- Stylistic flexibility and contemporary vocal production
- Ensemble listening and lock with rhythmic accompaniment
- Coordinating vocal line with choreographed movement
- Dynamic contrast and attitude shifts between distinct musical sections