There Is a Santa Claus: Choral SoundPax

Andy Beck's arrangement captures the effervescent energy of the Broadway score while making it genuinely singable for mixed choirs. The SoundPax format gives you flexibility in voicing without sacrificing the infectious charm that makes this number such a showstopper, and the recorded accompaniment lets you rehearse confidently between rehearsals.

Pure Christmas morning delight wrapped in theatrical confidence. The music radiates warmth and optimism, with a score that bounces along with infectious good humor. You'll find your singers smiling through rehearsals because the material itself is joyful to perform.

Any mixed choir looking to inject Broadway energy and genuine humor into their holiday concert. Works equally well for show choirs, community groups, school choirs, and church ensembles seeking a secular Christmas selection that audiences actually want to hear.

• Lean into the jubilant character from measure one. This song thrives on unironic joy and commitment to the festive spirit, so encourage singers to embrace the brightness in their tone.
• Balance clarity of text with musical line. The lyrics carry the humor and charm, so articulate consonants crisply without sacrificing legit singing technique.
• Use the recorded accompaniment early and often to lock the rhythmic groove. The arrangement has rhythmic momentum that works best when your ensemble feels secure with the tempo and harmonic progression.

Position this as your holiday concert closer or second-to-last selection. Its theatrical polish and celebratory character make it an excellent finale that sends audiences out with genuine cheer. It also pairs beautifully alongside more traditional carols, offering contemporary contrast in your seasonal programming.

• Stylistic versatility across Broadway and contemporary commercial music idioms
• Rhythmic precision in syncopated, groove-based accompaniment
• Clarity and articulation in text-driven arrangements
• Ensemble blend within a jubilant, high-energy dynamic context