Santa Will Find You: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Hayes brings the pop idiom into your Christmas concert without sacrificing musicality or choral craft. The arrangement sits comfortably in a 2-part voicing, making it achievable for groups still building vocal range and independence, while the contemporary sensibility gives holiday programming a welcome breath of fresh air alongside traditional carols.

Warm and contemporary, the arrangement captures a pop sensibility while maintaining the emotional directness of a holiday message. The 2-part writing creates intimacy and clarity, letting the tune shine without overwhelm.

This is ideal for developing choirs and secular groups looking to expand beyond traditional Christmas repertoire. Teen and adult ensembles at middle school through community choir levels will find the voicing accessible and the modern style engaging for both performers and audiences.

• Balance the melody and harmonic support carefully in rehearsal; mark where fuller blend matters most and where the tune should float above the second part.
• Work the rhythmic details early. Pop writing often relies on precise articulation and groove, so lock in note patterns and rests before adding interpretation.
• Let the recorded accompaniment set the tempo and feel during early rehearsals, then gradually move toward independence so singers internalize the pocket of the arrangement.

Pair this with one or two traditional carols to create a hybrid holiday concert that honors both classic and current tastes. It works particularly well as an opener or closing number, setting a modern, accessible tone for the evening while delivering seasonal spirit.

• Singing in pop/contemporary idiom with attention to rhythmic precision and groove
• Balancing melody and harmonic accompaniment in 2-part textures
• Interpreting and performing from recorded instrumental accompaniment
• Sustaining independence in a 2-part texture while blending with section partners