Wrap Me Up: Choral SoundTrax CD

Playful and bright, with the unmistakable warmth of a throwback pop sound. The piece bounces between wondering what's waiting under the tree and the infectious groove of the rap section, creating a joyful romp that feels as much like a game as a song.

Choirs looking for a holiday piece that engages audiences and singers alike without requiring a vast range or advanced musicianship. This works equally well for middle school choirs, community groups, and high school ensembles that want something fun and current.

• Establish clear character work around the gift-guessing conceit in the call-and-response sections. When one part "asks" about the gift, the responding part should answer with genuine surprise or enthusiasm, not just sing the notes.
• The rap breakdown deserves rhythmic precision and swagger. Lock the rhythm section (or your strongest rhythm readers) into the groove first, then layer in the other voices for clarity.
• Balance the duet voices so both Meghan and Jimmy's parts land distinctly. If you're using soloists, place them where the choir can hear and support them without covering the dialogue.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to calibrate tempo and style early in rehearsal. The retro-pop groove has a specific pocket that the SoundTrax locks immediately.

Drop this into a holiday concert when you want to shift mood from reverent to celebratory. It pairs well with a mix of traditional carols and other secular holiday fare, and its novelty appeal makes it a natural crowd-pleaser near the end of a program or as an encore.

• Call-and-response singing with clear part independence
• Rhythmic precision in pop and rap styles
• Character-driven performance and comedic timing
• Blend and balance in ensemble passages