You Make It Feel Like Christmas (arr. Mac Huff): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Gwen Stefani featuring Blake Shelton / As performed by Gwen Stefani / As performed by Blake Shelton / Arranged by Mac Huff
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This fun-to-sing holiday song from Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton is the perfect choice for that feel-good moment in your Christmas performances. The catchy, Motown-inspired vibe will stay with your audiences long after the curtain falls!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01232513
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About the Artist: Gwen Stefani featuring Blake Shelton
Gwen Stefani emerged from the ska and pop landscape of the 1990s with No Doubt before launching a solo career that embraced R&B, hip-hop, and pop influences. Her ability to write infectious pop hooks while maintaining vocal personality has made her one of the most recognizable artists of the past two decades. Blake Shelton, a country artist with deep roots in Oklahoma songwriting, brings his own melodic sensibility and vocal warmth to collaborations. Together, their duet "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" captures the joy of the holiday season with contemporary pop production and genuine vocal interplay that translates beautifully to choral settings.
Why we love this
Mac Huff's arrangement preserves the song's Motown DNA while making it accessible for rhythm sections that may not read complex harmonic notation. The piece hits that sweet spot where audiences recognize the tune immediately but hear something fresh through the choral lens, which means your singers get to deliver a genuine moment of connection rather than simply performing a cover.
What to expect
The arrangement channels the smooth, finger-snapping ease of classic Motown while keeping the modern pop sheen of the original. It's warm and inviting without being saccharine, with the kind of melodic simplicity that lets your singers focus on connection and performance rather than survival.
Who it's for
Directors programming holiday concerts who want contemporary energy without sacrificing musicality, and choirs comfortable with rhythm section writing and pop idioms. This works especially well for groups that enjoy straight-ahead singing with strong groove rather than complex harmonies.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythmic pocket steady and grounded; this style lives in the pocket more than in strict metronomic precision. Your rhythm section anchors everything.
- Let the melody breathe in the verses before the energy peaks in the chorus. Stefani's phrasing isn't aggressive, and honoring that space makes the climax land harder.
- Balance the duet sections so both vocal lines remain distinct and conversational. This isn't about blending into unison; it's about two voices in dialogue.
How to use it
Place this in the second half of a holiday concert where you've already established the season's mood and can shift into something lighter and more celebratory. The contemporary sound bridges younger and older audiences, making it a solid anchor for a mixed-repertoire holiday lineup.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in rhythm and pop idioms with emphasis on pocket and groove
- Maintaining independence in duet writing without extensive harmonic density
- Balancing accessibility with musical integrity in contemporary arrangements