That's Christmas To Me (arr. Audrey Snyder): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Audrey Snyder's arrangement captures the infectious joy of the original while making it genuinely singable for a mixed three-part ensemble. The voicing sits naturally without sacrificing the contemporary production style that makes this carol feel fresh, and the 14-page score gives you just enough texture and layering to sound polished without requiring superhuman rhythmic independence.

Bright, rhythmically alive, and genuinely celebratory. The piece carries the warmth of a traditional holiday carol while channeling the precision and vocal layering that defines modern vocal ensemble practice. Underneath the contemporary energy sits real emotional connection to the season.

Directors looking to program a contemporary take on holiday choral music that connects with student singers already familiar with Pentatonix's work. This arrangement works equally well for concert settings where you need something current and engaging, or for groups that thrive with modern a cappella idioms.

• Lock the pulse early. The rhythmic precision that defines Pentatonix's sound relies on absolute clarity in the beat; establish your eighth-note subdivision in rehearsal before worrying about dynamic shape.
• Shape the arrangement's layering intentionally. With three parts covering melody, inner harmony, and bass, choose moments to feature different lines so the arrangement reveals itself across multiple hearings.
• Balance brightness with warmth. The holiday character shines when you avoid a thin, overly pop-influenced tone; aim for resonance even when the rhythms feel contemporary.

Place this as a closer in a holiday concert to leave the audience in an uplifted, contemporary mood. It pairs naturally with other modern choral arrangements and gives younger ensembles or high school groups a high-energy alternative to traditional carol fare. The three-part voicing also makes it accessible for community or all-campus events where musicianship levels vary.

• Rhythmic independence in layered three-part texture
• Maintaining steady subdivision while executing syncopation
• Blending contemporary vocal production with traditional choral balance
• Reading and sustaining inner harmonic lines without the support of melody