Up on the Housetop: SATB Choral Octavo
Arranged by Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK00414974
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
Page Count:
5
SKU:
35-PK00414974
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About the Artist: Pentatonix
Pentatonix revolutionized contemporary a cappella by proving that vocal groups could achieve chart success and Grammy recognition without instrumental accompaniment. The group's innovative arrangements and meticulous vocal production have made them one of the most streamed a cappella artists globally, with a particular gift for reimagining familiar songs through rich harmonic layering and rhythmic precision.
Their holiday albums have become seasonal staples, blending traditional carol sensibilities with modern production techniques. For music educators, Pentatonix arrangements offer a blueprint for how contemporary ensembles can honor classic material while bringing fresh energy and accessibility to student singers.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the infectious charm of Pentatonix's approach while keeping the voicing singable and the energy infectious. This reading proves that a familiar holiday tune can work beautifully in a modern choral context when the harmonic language is smart and the rhythmic energy stays buoyant.
What to expect
Bright, buoyant, and thoroughly modern. There's genuine joy in the voicing, built on clean harmony that sparkles without feeling precious. The arrangement respects the tune's singability while layering in enough contemporary color to keep experienced singers engaged.
Who it's for
Choirs looking for engaging holiday repertoire that appeals to singers comfortable with contemporary arranging language and modern harmonic practice. This works equally well for secular concert settings, holiday pops programs, or mixed repertoire evenings where you want something spirited and accessible.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the articulation in your opening statement. This tune lives or dies on crisp, unified diction that bounces with personality.
- Balance your lower voices carefully in passages with sustained harmonic support. Blend rather than blend in.
- Lock the rhythm section (bass and tenor) early in rehearsal. Once that foundation is solid, the upper voices have a clear target to tune against.
- Record sectionals throughout rehearsal and play them back. Hearing themselves in the recorded arrangement helps singers internalize Brymer's voicing choices and harmonic movement.
How to use it
Pair this with one or two other contemporary holiday selections to signal your choir's range and keep the program feeling current. The five page length makes it an ideal closing number or palate cleanser between longer, more introspective pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in a contemporary harmonic language (jazz and pop influenced voicings)
- Maintaining rhythmic precision across multiple independent vocal lines
- Blending and balancing in four part harmony with thick, stacked sonorities
- Interpreting modern arranging conventions (including possible rhythmic subdivisions typical of a cappella writing)