Seven Feet of Snow: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Albrecht has designed this piece specifically for young treble voices with built-in staging cues right above each line of music, so your singers learn choreography as naturally as they learn the melody. The verse-chorus repetition keeps rehearsal time efficient while the optional opening solo gives your strongest vocalist a moment to shine. You get an upbeat winter selection that doesn't rely on cuteness to work; it simply moves, sounds good, and gives your ensemble something genuinely fun to perform.

Bright and energetic, with a bouncy rhythmic character that captures the playful side of winter rather than the solemn. The melody sits naturally in treble range and the piece invites movement and personality, making it as fun to perform as it is to watch.

This piece fits best with upper elementary and middle school treble choirs, or any 2-part treble ensemble looking for a crowd-pleasing winter concert selection. Singers with modest reading skills will access it quickly because of the simple repetitive form and straightforward part-writing. Directors seeking a piece that combines easy learning with built-in staging will find it practical and performance-ready.

• Use the recorded accompaniment to lock the tempo during early rehearsals; the CD provides a steady reference that makes learning the melody faster for mixed-readiness groups.
• Build the staging gradually by having singers mark blocking in pencil first, then layer movement phrase by phrase once the music is secure.
• If you feature the optional opening solo, choose a singer with clear articulation and the confidence to carry a short moment alone; the spotlight doesn't require advanced technique, just presence.
• Keep the energy bright throughout; this piece thrives on forward momentum and crisp rhythm, so encourage singers to think 'bouncy' rather than careful with their articulation.

Place this early in your winter concert to establish an upbeat tone, or use it as a finale for its infectious energy. It pairs well alongside more serious seasonal repertoire and works equally well for holiday assemblies, community concerts, or spring performances where you want a winter-themed selection without relegating it to December alone.

• Reading and singing 2-part treble writing
• Coordinating movement with singing
• Responding to staging cues embedded in sheet music
• Building independence in verse-chorus form
• Maintaining bright articulation in uptempo rhythm