Traditions of Hanukkah: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

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Traditions of Hanukkah: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Name: Traditions of Hanukkah: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-20054
Price: 2.25 USD
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Music by Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

Item: 00-20054

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There are many traditions of Hanukkah, and this piece captures them all. The musical feel is gentle, yet traditional, complete with a "lai, lai, lai" chorus. The text tells of the Hebrew holiday's traditions, including the lighting of the Menorah and playing with the dreidel. The SoundTrax CD is arranged in an authentic Hebrew style. A great cross-cultural touch for your December concerts.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081179865

SKU: 00-20054

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About the Composer: Lois Brownsey

Lois Brownsey's musical foundation stretches back to her Philadelphia roots, where she studied at Temple University and immersed herself in both classical guitar and musical theatre before launching a performing career that took her across the USA and internationally. Her partnership with Marti Lunn Lantz spans decades and has produced a substantial catalog of culturally rich choral works and song collections that Alfred publishes alongside collaborations with other composers like Sally K. Albrecht.

Based in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, Brownsey combines her work as a Celebrant and community advocate with her creative output. She and her husband Kent, a recording engineer, operate Red Rock Studios, which has become a hub for recording Alfred's projects. This hands-on involvement in both composition and production means her choral arrangements are built with intimate knowledge of how voices actually sound in the studio and in live performance.

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Why we love this

Brownsey and Lantz bring authentic cultural specificity to holiday programming without sacrificing singability or engagement. The inclusion of Hebrew musical styling on the accompaniment track and the integrated "lai, lai, lai" chorus creates a piece that feels both substantive and accessible, allowing your singers to connect with Hanukkah traditions rather than simply perform about them.

What to expect

This arrangement wraps you in warmth without sacrificing authenticity. The gentle musical landscape creates space for the Hanukkah traditions to emerge naturally, the menorah lighting, the dreidel play, while the recorded accompaniment brings in the subtle harmonic and melodic flavors that ground the piece in genuine Hebrew musical tradition.

Who it's for

Directors programming winter concerts who want to honor multiple faith traditions in their selections, and choirs that include Jewish students or perform in diverse communities. The three-part mixed voicing makes it accessible for developing ensembles while remaining musically satisfying.

How to get the most out of it

Lean into the gentle quality of the melodic line; resist the urge to oversell the sentiment. Let the text and the recorded accompaniment's Hebrew inflections do the interpretive work for you.
Balance the "lai, lai, lai" chorus sections carefully so they support rather than overshadow the narrative text. These moments should feel like a natural part of the storytelling, not a separate event.
Use the SoundTrax accompaniment to help your singers internalize the authentic Hebrew musical style. A few rehearsals with the track will ground their phrasing and intonation before you move to a cappella work.

How to use it

Pair this with secular winter selections or other seasonal pieces to create a multi-faith December concert that reflects your community. It also works beautifully as a standalone set when programmed alongside instrumental or spoken word pieces that explore winter celebrations across cultures.

Skills your students will build

Singing with text-driven phrasing rather than purely melodic shaping
Responding to non-traditional harmonic language informed by Hebrew musical practice
Balancing part independence in three-part mixed voicing with unified ensemble sound
Using recorded accompaniment as a rhythmic and stylistic reference without depending on it