White Christmas (Choral Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Irving Berlin / Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00030087
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Watching the movie "White Christmas" is as much a part of the holidays as decorating a tree. Now available for the first time in a 12-minute choral medley, the sparking Irving Berlin score can be a part of your holiday program. Includes: "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing," "Blue Skies," "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Sisters," "Snow" and "White Christmas."
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00030087
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About the Composer: Irving Berlin
Irving Berlin (1888-1989) composed some of the most recognizable melodies in American popular music, writing across Broadway shows, Hollywood films, and concert works with remarkable productivity throughout his career. His gift for crafting memorable, singable lines made him an ideal composer for musical theater and film, and his work remains a cornerstone of the American songbook that students encounter in choir, band, and general music classes.
Why we love this
Mac Huff's medley distills the emotional heart of the 1954 film into a 12-minute choral experience that captures the warmth audiences already love without requiring your ensemble to learn an unfamiliar score. The combination of beloved melodies and the orchestral continuity of the Instrumental Pak format creates a polished, theatrical holiday program piece that feels substantial and complete rather than novelty.
What to expect
Nostalgic and bright, anchored by Irving Berlin's gift for melody but lifted by Huff's orchestral warmth. The medley feels cinematic and intimate at once, evoking the emotional texture of the original film while creating space for choral voices to shine.
Who it's for
Holiday program directors seeking a substantial choral feature that trades on audience familiarity with the film and its musical legacy. Works well for intermediate to advanced high school choirs and college ensembles that want a showpiece with clear audience appeal.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal lines against the recorded accompaniment by conducting a full run-through with the track at performance volume; Berlin's melodies carry well, but the instrumental arrangement is rich enough to mask underprepared sections.
- Shape the transitions between medley segments deliberately. Each song shift is its own moment, so mark where the ensemble needs to breathe, reset articulation, or shift emotional tone.
- Record your rehearsals starting two weeks before performance. Listening back reveals intonation drift across the longer form that's easy to miss in real time.
- Consider staging or simple blocking for the six songs. Even minimal movement between sections adds visual interest and keeps an audience engaged through 12 minutes of continuous music.
How to use it
Position this as your holiday program's anchor feature, either as a finale or as a first half closer. The 12-minute runtime and theatrical scope make it strong enough to stand alone or bookend a mixed concert of shorter seasonal selections.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit vocal tone across extended lyrical phrases
- Ensemble cohesion in medley formats with multiple key areas and tempo shifts
- Interpreting film score vocabulary and cinematic phrasing
- Balancing choir with dense orchestral accompaniment