Wrap Me Up: SATB Choral Octavo

A playful, contemporary holiday number wrapped in Meghan Trainor's signature retro-pop sound. The piece bounces between infectious call-and-response moments and a rhythmically adventurous rap breakdown, keeping the energy bright and tongue-in-cheek throughout.

Choirs looking for repertoire that generates genuine audience laughter while keeping singers engaged. This works equally well for community, church, school, and college ensembles with singers who appreciate contemporary pop idioms and aren't afraid to commit to humor.

• Keep the call-and-response sections crisp and conversational. The comedy lands when singers listen to each other and respond as if they're actually guessing what the gift might be, not just singing predetermined lines.
• The rap section needs rhythmic precision without sounding stiff. Lock the rhythm section (or the recorded accompaniment) early in rehearsals so soloists can confidently layer their part over a solid foundation.
• Emphasize the retro-pop groove in the tempo and phrasing. This isn't Christmas music that sits back; it bounces. Let the accompaniment carry that energy so singers can relax into the groove.

This is ideal as a closer or a comedic centerpiece in a holiday pops concert, particularly when your program needs a shift toward contemporary arrangements and audience interaction. It pairs well alongside other Alfred Pop Choral Series selections or as the energetic anchor in a mixed holiday set that balances traditional carols with modern seasonal fare.

• Call-and-response ensemble coordination
• Rhythmic precision in contemporary pop idioms
• Rhythmic independence in rap and syncopated passages
• Character and performance presence in humorous singing
• Blend and balance when multiple voice parts carry the melody simultaneously