The Twelve Days of a Regifted Christmas: SAB Choral Octavo
Traditional Carol / arr., with new words and music, by Greg Gilpin
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Description
This hilarious send-up spoofs the usual gifts presented in the well-known song: "Eight ugly sweaters, seven pink flamingos, six Hawaiian shirts." The parody text provides lots of laughs, while the ever-changing musical styles (including even Latin and disco) are guaranteed to entertain.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0003563
More about this title
About the Arranger: Greg Gilpin
Greg Gilpin stands out as both a prolific choral arranger and an ASCAP award-winning composer with an international conducting resume that spans Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Sydney Opera House, and Royal Festival Hall. As Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press, he shapes the landscape of accessible choral literature while maintaining an active presence on concert stages across the United States and abroad.
Beyond the music world, Gilpin has built a distinctive second career as a certified financial coach and professional organizer, founding Maestro Organizing and earning media appearances on Fox, NBC, and the television series "Hoarders." His creative range extended to film scoring in 2021 when he composed the award-winning score for the short film "Rosie's Rescue." A passionate educator and member of ACDA, NAfME, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Gilpin channels his energy into composing, conducting, teaching, and collaborating with artists across multiple disciplines.
Why we love this
Gilpin's arrangement succeeds because it treats humor as a compositional tool rather than a gimmick. The shifting musical styles work hand in hand with the absurdist lyrics, so choirs experience both comedic timing and genuine musical variety all in one piece. For directors seeking a novelty number that actually demands real musicality, this delivers.
What to expect
Chaotic holiday shopping meets musical theater. The piece bounces through contrasting styles with the kind of escalating absurdity that makes even practiced singers grin during rehearsals. It's silly, but the musicianship required to pull it off keeps it grounded.
Who it's for
Directors programming a holiday concert who want audiences laughing out loud rather than nodding politely through another reverent arrangement. Choirs comfortable with comedic delivery and stylistic flexibility will find this energizing, especially those with strong rhythm section support for the Latin and disco passages.
How to get the most out of it
- Commit fully to the character shifts with each new gift. The Latin and disco sections aren't just style changes; they require rhythmic precision and energy that mirrors the parody's escalating ridiculousness.
- Work the SAB voicing to balance humor across all three parts. Soprano and alto lines often carry melodic material while baritone parts anchor the rhythmic and harmonic foundation, especially during the style transitions.
- Shape phrasing around the punchlines in the text. The laugh lands when rhythmic and harmonic choices support the comedic timing of "six Hawaiian shirts" or "seven pink flamingos."
How to use it
Close the first half of your holiday concert with this number to reset audience energy and signal that the evening includes both reverence and joy. Its 16 pages allow it to anchor a program without overwhelming rehearsal time, making it ideal for choirs juggling multiple holiday pieces in the fall season.
Skills your students will build
- Executing rapid style shifts (Latin, disco, traditional) within a single arrangement
- Singing comedic text with rhythmic precision and musical clarity
- Balancing melodic and harmonic responsibility across SAB voicing
- Responding to accompaniment changes that define new musical sections