(Still A) Cool Yule (Choral Medley): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer's medley pulls from two modern holiday favorites with genuine pop credibility, which means your singers are learning from arrangements that respect the source material rather than oversimplifying it. The 2-part voicing keeps accessibility high while the pop sensibility keeps energy in the room through rehearsal.

Modern, energized, and confident. The medley format lets you move between familiar melodic material while maintaining the kind of contemporary polish that keeps young singers engaged. It feels less like a dutiful holiday obligation and more like something worth performing.

Choirs seeking contemporary holiday material that spans multiple grade levels and ability ranges will find the 2-part voicing accommodates both middle school and lighter high school ensembles. This works equally well for secular choral programs, youth choirs, and community groups looking to refresh their winter concert offerings beyond traditional carols.

• Balance the blend across parts so the melody doesn't get buried; pop arrangements live or die on clarity of line.
• Lean into the rhythmic precision that distinguishes pop phrasing from traditional choral style. Tightness matters here.
• Shape the phrase endings with intention rather than letting them fall away. Pop singers commit to every resolve.
• Use any recorded accompaniment as a learning tool first, then work toward independence so the ensemble drives its own momentum.

Land this in the second half of your winter concert when the audience is warm and ready for something contemporary. It pairs naturally with one or two traditional carols if you want tonal variety, or you could build an entire pop-leaning holiday set around it. Winter break rehearsal scheduling works in your favor here since pop arrangements reward frequent repetition without requiring the technical depth of classical carols.

• Pop phrasing and rhythmic precision
• Blend and balance in 2-part texture
• Melodic independence from instrumental accompaniment
• Interpretation of contemporary arrangements