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Showbiz Snowman!: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Words by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher, music by Andy Beck

Item: 00-A-00015321

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015321

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About the Composer: Andy Beck

Andy Beck

Andy Beck directs choral publications at Alfred Music and has written more than 450 choral works and vocal resources currently in circulation. His output spans secular and sacred repertoire, children's musicals, and pedagogical resources including Sing at First Sight, Foundations in Choral Sight Singing, and Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique. His compositions are performed by choirs worldwide, a fact easily verified through online video searches.

Beyond the page, Beck works regularly as a guest conductor, choreographer, adjudicator, and clinician in schools and honor choirs across the United States and internationally. He has served as a commissioned composer and guest conductor for all-state choirs throughout the Southeast. A trained tenor with degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College and Northwest Missouri State University, Beck also directs the North Carolina Master Chorale Chamber Choir and has been an Alfred Music studio singer since 1992. His work consistently reflects a commitment to choral artistry, music literacy, and music education.

Why we love this

Beck's novelty pieces have real staying power because they combine comedy with genuine musical craft. "Showbiz Snowman!" delivers movement and staging opportunities that your singers will actually enjoy learning, making winter concerts feel fresh instead of predictable. The partner song structure keeps the writing smart while keeping rehearsal time reasonable.

What to expect

Upbeat and playful, with the kind of earnest silliness that makes audiences smile without feeling condescended to. The novelty style keeps things light while the choral writing stays engaging enough that singers feel they're performing real music.

Who it's for

Middle school through adult choirs looking for a concert piece that balances entertainment with musical substance. This works especially well for choirs that enjoy a theatrical element and have singers willing to commit to movement and character.

How to get the most out of it

  • Blocking the movement and staging elements early gives singers confidence in the comic timing. Rehearse the staging separately from the music at first, then layer them together gradually.
  • The recorded accompaniment lets you focus entirely on the choreography and vocal dynamics during rehearsals. Use it to establish consistent tempo and energy across multiple rehearsals.
  • Lock in the rhythmic precision of the spoken or rhythmic interjections that give this piece its personality. These moments need clarity and punch to land the humor.

How to use it

Program this as an audience favorite that breaks up a longer concert or serves as your finale. It pairs well after more serious holiday selections, giving the concert a satisfying lift without undercutting your serious work.

Skills your students will build

  • Integrating movement and staging with independent vocal lines
  • Executing rhythmic precision in spoken/rhythmic interjections
  • Building confidence performing novelty material with theatrical commitment
  • Maintaining ensemble cohesion while managing blocking and choreography

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