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Santa's Rockin' Christmas Eve: Unison / 2-Part Choral Student 5-Pack

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Santa's Rockin' Christmas Eve: Unison / 2-Part Choral Student 5-Pack

A Rock 'n' Roll Evening at the North Pole for Unison and 2-Part Voices

By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, Lois Brownsey, and Marti Lunn Lantz

Grade: 3 & up

Item: 00-21810

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Don't touch that dial! You won't want to miss this incredible 40-minute TV variety show, "Santa's Rockin' Christmas Eve." Everyone will be performing a special number, including The Mistletones, Suzy and The Snowflakes, the Reindeer, the Elves, Mrs. Claus, and yes, of course, Santa himself! It's an evening of entertainment and fun, complete with staging notes and two commercials. Recommended for grades 3 and up.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN10: 0-7390-3185-6
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-3185-8
UPC: 038081212029
SKU: 00-21810

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has spent decades building a catalog of over 600 choral works that teachers rely on for concerts, festivals, and full-scale productions. Her expertise in choral movement and her background directing school publications for major music publishers have shaped an approach that balances musicality with practical classroom needs. She's led honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall while maintaining deep roots in K-12 music education.

Holding degrees from Rollins College and the University of Miami (where she earned both an M.A. in Drama and an M.M. in Accompanying), Albrecht brings theatrical sensibility to her compositional voice. She's been recognized with the ASCAP Special Music Award annually since 1987 and has received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both her alma maters. Based in Wake Forest, North Carolina with her husband and fellow composer Jay Althouse, she continues to work as a conductor and clinician across the country.

Why we love this

This is the kind of musical that actually gets performed in elementary and middle school programs because it genuinely excites students. The TV variety show format gives every student a moment in the spotlight while keeping rehearsal organization straightforward, and the unison and 2-part voicing means you're not wrestling with complex harmonies while managing staging and scene changes.

What to expect

Nostalgic and playful, like a Saturday morning cartoon come to life. The mix of named character groups (The Mistletones, The Snowflakes, the Reindeer) and ensemble numbers creates a sense of party and celebration, while the TV show framing gives students permission to be theatrical and fun.

Who it's for

Elementary and middle school choirs looking for a full-scale production that doesn't require advanced vocal technique or complex staging resources. Teachers want something with clear character roles, built-in variety, and enough musical weight to engage audiences without overwhelming rehearsal schedules.

How to get the most out of it

  • Record a rehearsal once blocking is solid so students can lock their movement and singing together without needing your attention for every entrance
  • Divide your rehearsals between 'music only' sessions and 'staging only' sessions for the first few weeks; trying to layer both simultaneously will slow down learning
  • Assign strong singers to anchor each ensemble number, then let the rest of the cast follow their lead during runs
  • Use the 40-minute runtime to your advantage when scheduling dress rehearsals; you can actually complete a full run-through in one session

How to use it

Perfect for a full-length holiday concert program where you can feature multiple ensemble groups and soloists in one coherent package. The 40-minute length works as either a standalone winter concert or as the centerpiece of a longer program with smaller classical selections as opening numbers.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading unison and simple 2-part harmony with confidence and blend
  • Coordinating singing with movement and staging cues
  • Ensemble awareness across multiple named vocal groups
  • Sustaining vocal focus and energy across an extended musical form
  • Responding to character and dramatic context while singing

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