The Twelve Groovy Days of Christmas: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
Arr. Greg Gilpin
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Description
"10 sets of door beads?"..."8 disco balls?"..."12 lava lamps?"...This isn't your momma's "Twelve Days"! No, it's Greg Gilpin's novel retro rendition that pays a groovy tribute to 1970s pop culture. Holiday hilarity abounds in this number available for all choirs with a sense of humor. The biggest challenge in this choice is finding another selection to follow it! Platform shoes and leisure suits are optional.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0007635
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About the Arranger: Greg Gilpin
Greg Gilpin brings decades of experience as both a choral conductor and arranger to every project he touches. His work has been performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Ryman Auditorium, Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, and concert halls across Iceland. As Director of Educational Choral Publications for Shawnee Press and an ASCAP award-winning composer, Gilpin understands what works in the rehearsal room and on the concert stage.
Beyond the music world, Gilpin's creative energy extends to film scoring (earning Best Score for the short film "Rosie's Rescue" in 2021) and professional organizing through his business Maestro Organizing. He holds membership in ACDA, NAfME, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and remains deeply invested in the choral art form even as his career continues to expand in unexpected directions.
Why we love this
Gilpin knows how to write humor that lands without sacrificing musicality. The novelty concept here (1970s nostalgia replacing medieval gifts) gives your singers permission to have genuine fun while still singing a well-crafted arrangement in SAB voicing. Finding the right closing piece after something this entertaining is genuinely the hardest part of programming it.
What to expect
Imagine a time machine landing squarely in the 1970s, complete with shag carpet, mood lighting, and polyester everywhere. The arrangement captures that groovy warmth and comedic nostalgia, turning the familiar carol into something your singers will look forward to rehearsing and your audience will remember long after the holidays.
Who it's for
Any choir with singers who can hold their own in SAB voicing and an audience ready to laugh. This works equally well for high school choirs, community groups, and adult ensembles looking to lighten a holiday program without sacrificing musical integrity.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythm section during rehearsals. The groove is the point, so lock in your bass line and internal pulse early; everything else sits on top of that foundation.
- Let the humor breathe by resisting the urge to rush. These kinds of pieces actually land better when the ensemble has confidence and space to deliver each groovy gift with character.
- Balance the novelty with genuine vocal blend in the parts. Your singers will stay engaged if they're hearing each other and creating a cohesive sound, not just hitting notes and winking at the audience.
How to use it
Place this strategically in your concert order where you need an energy shift and genuine laughter. It works beautifully as a bridge between more serious repertoire, or as a penultimate piece that energizes the room before a finale. Save it for when your ensemble is confident in their parts and ready to perform with personality.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in a groove-based context
- Maintaining stylistic character while managing SAB voicing balance
- Text clarity and comedic timing in ensemble singing
- Listening across three parts to support unified phrasing