The Cat and the Mouse Carol: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words and music by Ted Hutchinson / arr. Tom Fettke
Item: 00-PO-0006101
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Description
Made popular by American Idol star David Archuleta and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on their Glad Christmas Tidings album, this original carol tells the Christmas story from the perspective of two animals in the stable. “And the night skies rang as the angels sang, when love came down to the earth.” Appropriate for both school and church.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0006101
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Why we love this
Tom Fettke's arrangement captures something genuinely fresh in the Christmas repertoire: a narrative carol that invites singers into an imaginative retelling rather than repeating familiar doctrine. The accessibility of 2-part voicing combined with the song's infectious melodic hook makes it equally effective in a school winter concert or a church service, which means you're getting real programming flexibility without sacrificing musicality.
What to expect
Warm and contemplative with moments of wonder. The carol unfolds with a gentle storytelling quality, then opens up when the angels enter, creating a satisfying arc that feels both intimate and celebratory.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking accessible yet substantive Christmas material that works across school and worship settings. Both treble and mixed 2-part groups will find singers engaged by the animal characters and the memorable melodic line.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the storytelling equally between both parts; the dual perspective is what makes this carol distinctive, so neither voice should fade into accompaniment.
- Find the warmth in the slower harmonic moments before the angels sang, resisting the urge to rush through the build-up to that climactic phrase.
- Let the recorded accompaniment lock your tempo early in rehearsals, then gradually internalize the feel so singers can breathe naturally through the text.
How to use it
Pair this with traditional carols in a Christmas concert to offer audiences a contemporary voice that still honors the season's spiritual roots. Its accessibility makes it an excellent centerpiece for an early-season holiday program before tackling more demanding repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Two-part harmonic independence and blend
- Singing through a narrative text with character and storytelling
- Balancing lyrical phrasing with clear diction in a moderately syllabic line
- Following a recorded accompaniment while maintaining musical shape