Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Chorals
* A Round ‘Bout Winter * NEW!
This lively choral, A Round Bout Winter, celebrates fun activities in both climates of the season, whether the cold north or the warm south. Skiing, sledding, surfing and swimming, are just a few of the fun-filled activities sung about. The easy to learn choreography adds a special touch to this bright and engaging winter song. Arranged for 2- part voices, any combination.
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As Mary Sleeps
A beautiful and gentle lullaby celebrating the birth of Jesus arranged in SATB.
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Bolingo
From the Republic of Congo, this wonderfully rhythmic traditional African folk tune is sung in the Lingala language. The lyric joyfully expresses the angelic announcement of the birth of Emmanuel and conveys a message of hope for the world. Percussion is included in this great multicultural selection for Christmas.
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Calypso Allelu
This snappy melody in the popular calypso style has harmony parts that are very easy, making this good for beginning part-singing! Complete with optional claves and maracas, this Christmas serenade will charm choirs and audiences alike. The P/A cassette features a catchy flute accompaniment.
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Calypso Cradle Carol
This inventive piece celebrates our Savior's birth in a joyful and reverent way by embellishing the music with rhythm instruments such as conga drum, claves, triangle, and bass. The middle section serves as a bright counterpoint to the minor calypso style utilized throughout the rest of the piece. This arrangement has been written to be performed by either SAB or SATB choirs. Fun!
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Carol of the Angels
This is exceptionally nice! It's a partner song with the traditional French carol, Angels We Have Heard On High, in a setting that two-part choirs will find irresistible! Two wonderful melodies, one traditional and the other original, are sung independently first and then brilliantly combined for a dramatic musical climax. Jill's uncanny mastery of partner songs is marvelously evident in this piece which is ideal for two-part school or church choirs of any age or level!
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Carol of the Bagpipers
This Sicilian carol is traditionally played on bagpipes by shepherds who serenade Italian villagers the nine days before Christmas. This SAB and 2-part captures the style of the carol and tells the Christmas story with simple unison and harmony throughout. Available separately: SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.
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Celebrate the Season
An up-tempo program opener or closer for your holiday concert. The multicultural message wishes holiday greetings for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. The use of some foreign text adds extra teaching opportunities. Joyous energy is created with this original choral.
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Chantez Noel
This bright and joyful French tune is a favorite for many a choir and is newly arranged for mixed voices in all levels as well as for women's voices. The lyrics are in French and English, making it a fresh and stand-out choice for your holiday concert.
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Christmas Cookies
A bright and infectious 2 part holiday partner song for any 2 part combination of voices. The catchy lyrics lend themselves perfectly to creative, dramatization. With easy, choreography and movement suggestions provided within the choral, this is sure to be a winner for singers and audiences alike!
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Christmas Tree Angel
Sweet Angie, the Christmas Tree Angel, wishes you a very, very, merry, merry Christmas, from the tippy top of the tree! Recorded by the Andrews Sisters, this 1950's classic makes a charming holiday showcase for treble choirs of all ages!
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Dominick the Donkey
A little donkey helps Santa Claus bring presents to children in Italy in this delightful novelty arrangement. Various Italian words and expressions are used throughout with easy part writing and plenty of “hee-haws” for all! available in 2 and 3 pt. mixed.
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* Donde Esta Santa Claus * NEW digital versions available
¿Donde Está Santa Claus? adds south-of-the-border flair to the night before Christmas. Mariachi trumpets, claves, maracas, and the click of the castanets will make this spirited two-part novelty piece a new favorite for your holiday program.
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Feliz Navidad
Jill Gallina adds her special touch to a holiday favorite. For two-part or three-part mixed voices, “Feliz Navidad” will be a hit with singers and audiences of all ages. Optional mariachi trumpet parts are in the choral.
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Frosty Hand Jive
Frosty is truly a part of every holiday season. Here's a hand jive for your holiday program that includes "Frosty the Snowman". It'll be fun for everyone! Based on "Frosty the Snowman". Words and music by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins / "Hand Jive" and arrangement by Jill Gallina.
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Hanukkah The Festival of Lights
Jill Gallina has crafted a modal melody with excellent voice leading in a song that's both educational and fun. Available: 2-Part. 8 p.
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Happy Winter
A simply wonderful upbeat original partner song joins with Frosty The Snow Man for a delightful holiday number!
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Happy Xmas/War is Over
“So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun.” The timeless music and lyrics by John Lennon and Yoko Ono ring with nostalgia and continue to be a part of our American musical tapestry every year since it was first released in 1971. Beautifully and simply set here for 2-part and SAB voices, the natural partner song sings of Christmas, the New Year, hope, love and certainly peace.
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing
This sparkling partner-song setting of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is a surefire crowd-pleaser. For Christmas concert or winter festival, this shimmering two-part arrangement works well with any combination of voices.
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Have a Cool, Cool Yule
Santa's riding in on a wave of retro surfer rock! Choirs of all ages will love this upbeat holiday novelty with its melodic hook, singable harmonies and danceable beat. Add some simple choreography or holidays props, and you'll have a show-stopping way to say "Merry Christmas!"
Available in SATB, 3 pt mixed and 2 pt.
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* Have a Very Merry Christmas Day * NEW! English and Tagalog
The bright, engaging lyrics and the joyful, captivating melody of this holiday choral captures the true infectious spirit of all the many customs, emotions and joys of the holiday season. Arranged in two versions, English, and Tagalog [language of the Philippines] it's guaranteed to be a program pleaser for any holiday concert. The Tagalog version contains a transliteration and English lyrics as well. For SATB voices.
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Holiday Around We Go!
It's all in the title! A novel holiday piece that tips its hat to Deck the Hall in an energetic round. “Sleigh bells ring-a-ling, people sing-a-ling, fam'ly mingling all a-glow! Time to decorate, time to celebrate, holiday around we go!.” Charming and fun for young voices!
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* Holiday Hoedown! * NEW!
Grab your ten- gallon hats, cowboy boots, and hustle on down to the Holiday Hall for a foot stompin Holiday Hoedown! This toe tapping, fun country holiday song provides a perfect opportunity to add choreography and novelty to your holiday concert! You can even invite teachers, administrators or parents to the hoedown dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus! A real holiday musical pleaser that is sure to bring down the house!
Available SATB, 3pt, 2 pt, with piano and fiddle. Also as Complete Choral Kit.
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* Holiday Lights * NEW!
What could be more special then a partner song that celebrates the beautiful lights of both Christmas and Hanukkah! The bright colored lights of the Christmas tree and the sparkling lights of the menorah are sung about individually, before blended together to form a lovely partner song that highlights the joy of these two great holidays. Available in 2 part any combination.
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Holly, Jolly Christmas
This Johnny Marks classic is set for 2-part voices in a straight ahead arrangement that respects the well-loved song and lyrics cherished by generations. Your students will love to learn and sing the song they hear on cartoons and commercials every holiday season! Available separately: 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:57.
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Huron Carol
This haunting Canadian carol written originally by St. Jean de Brebeuf captures the tonality and beauty of the Huron community. Jill Gallina's arranging touch makes this a strong choice for your concert. It's a unique opportunity for a distinctive piece in your programming.
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Hush My Babe
A choral combining two best-loved familiar songs, Hush, Little Baby and the Kentucky Christmas Carol, into a moving Christmas reverie. A flowing piano accompaniment helps set the tone for a lovely piece for holiday concerts.
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I Saw Three Ships
This creative new setting of a well-loved Christmas carol gives it new life with a traditional sea chantey feel and tongue-twister fun. Jill adds an original verse that transitions into a partner-song. From infectious beginning to clever end, this will make a memorable addition to any holiday concert or performance. Available separately: SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD.
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It Must be Hanukkah
From the musical Holiday Heroes, this joyful choral celebrating the many customs and traditions of the Hanukkah holiday is both educational as well as entertaining and fits perfectly into any holiday concert repertoire or multicultural celebration.
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I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
This novelty pop tune is perfect for providing that humorous moment in your concert. Bouncing with musical fun, the entertaining lyrics will delight your audiences.
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It’s the Holiday Season
No song better captures the season than this infectious holiday hit! Popularized by Andy Williams, it has become part of the pop fabric of holiday songs and is now available to be sung and enjoyed by your choirs in a variety of different voicings. Open or close with this perennial favorite. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD.
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It’s the Season of Love
Uplifting and energetic, this original holiday song includes lyric snippets of a variety of other songs, making it a perfect program opener! With great options for movement, you will fill your performance space with seasonal joy!
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Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
This lovely, lush Christmas carol has been partnered with a gentle countermelody. It can be successfully sung by any two-part combination of voices, from a duet to full chorus, children through adult. “Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head” is simple and lovely – the perfect choice for Christmas Eve or anytime during the Advent/Christmas season.
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* La Piñata * NEW!
Add to your holiday celebrations with this charming song from the Mexican/Latin American holiday of Las Posadas. The traditional song is presented in Spanish (with a phonetic pronunciation underneath), and then an original melody with English lyrics partners perfectly to create a two-part texture. Easy to learn, and a wonderful way to learn and celebrate the holiday!
A two part partner song, available with Complete Choral Kit.
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Light A Candle
From the musical, Holiday Heroes Light a candle for love, light a candle for peace, light a candle to celebrate the season. This text will work for any December holiday celebration. From the Gallina musical Holiday Heroes, Light a Candle will be a simple and beautiful ballad to program for your concert, and the stunning melody and simple harmonies make it easy to learn.
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Light the Candles
Best selling and best loved Hanukkah piece arranged for SATB and 2 pt voices.
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Little Star
“Little Star” is a best-selling holiday partner-song by Jill Gallina. The master of the partner-song format, Jill has written a sparkling countermelody to complement the well-known English carol, “The First Noel.” The optional text provided in the choral makes “Little Star” acceptable in most school settings and a fine choice for young church choirs. Performance options are varied, and could include audiences or congregations singing “The First Noel,” with the choir singing the countermelody.
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Lots of Latkes
Lots of Latkes is a perfect selection to celebrate Hanukkah in a fun musical way! The lyrics dramatize making delicious potato latkes, and provide the singers with lots of ideas for creative dramatization and movement. Arranged as a traditional partner song, it works successfully with any combination of 2 part voices!
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Mister Santa
A Christmas nod to Mister Sandman, this Pat Ballard song is a must for the holidays. Perfect for either your 2-part choir or women's ensemble. Complete with “bum bum bums”, this letter to Santa is sure to entice your listeners - even Scrooge! Available: SSA; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.
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Mi Y’malel
Celebrate Hanukkah with this energetic Hebrew folk song arranged for every age level. The spirited story of brave Maccabeus is told in English and Hebrew text with a lively accompaniment that helps create the joyful mood.
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Must Be Santa
This adorable original is filled with swinging fun for your novelty programming. Simple syncopation fills the chorus and the verses use rhythmic speech appealing to all your students, making this a unique programming selection. Available separately: 2-Part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.
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O Little Town
Combining the Christmas carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” with an original countermelody, this lovely arrangement has been crafted into a classic partner song. Having your audience or congregation sing the familiar carol with the choir singing the countermelody is just one of many combinations for the versatile format. Perfect for beginning to advanced choirs and suitable for school or church settings.
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* On a Starlit Night * NEW digital
Two-part choirs everywhere will delight in the wondrous simplicity of this partner song arrangement of Silent Night and a lovely original countermelody. This is a true gem for the Christmas season, and it is extremely easy to learn and sing. Extraordinarily beautiful!
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One Child
This beautiful original carol with its expressive musical line and harmony, enhances the contemporary style and timeless message of this Christmas work. Available: SATB
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Only a Manger
This partner song by Jill Gallina incorporates the traditional Polish Carol, “Mizerna Cicha” and a new, original melody by the arranger. The minor key forges a haunting sound, creating an interesting selection for holiday programs. The violin part, included in the choral, adds cultural interest and beauty to this fine choral work.
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Peace Carol
Peace Carol combines the beloved carol It Came Upon the Midnight Clear with an original countermelody to form a traditional partner song. The flowing 3/4 meter gives singers an opportunity to learn and experience legato phrasing inherent in this rhythmic genre and necessary to create the gentle, expressive feel of the carol.
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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
How about a little rock-n-roll this holiday? For mixed ensembles, women's groups, or children's voices, this Johnny Marks favorite will have your audience in a '50s rockin' mood! “Everyone dancin' merrily in the new, old-fashioned way!” Available: 3-Part Mixed; SSA; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.
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Rockin’ Rudy
This holiday novelty choral comes from the creative, story-telling talents of Jill Gallina. Rudolph, all his reindeer friends, and rock and roll music fill this song with fun and performance ideas galore! Add choreography! Maybe the singers sport red noses? Lots of humorous possibilities and fun for the holidays. Available separately: 2-part, StudioTrax CD.
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* Sing to Martin Luther King * NEW!
This original 2 part Partner song celebrates the life and legacy of the great American hero, Martin Luther King. Perfect for ceremonies commemorating this great legend! 2 parts any combination of voices.
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Song of the Faithful
An original and powerful partner song combining O Come All Ye Faithful with a counter melody.
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The Baby of Bethlehem
This rousing, gospel-infused choral from Jill Gallina is an exciting selection for your holiday program. Syncopated rhythms and short phrases create musical punctuations from beginning to the end. The Baby of Bethlehem is an uplifting choral suitable for staging and choreography.
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* Think Snow! * NEW!
Think snow, everywhere you go, and soon the snowflakes will appear! This infectious, 2-part winter themed song will peak the imagination and fun-loving spirit of snow lovers everywhere! Works perfectly with any combination of 2-part voices, and fills the programming bill for any holiday or winter concert!
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The Holly and the Ivy
The cherished English carol has been united here with an original melody and lyric by the arranger. Sublime and elegant with simple harmonies and vocal play between parts, this choral will sparkle amid your holiday concert. Available: SAB; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.
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Ugly Christmas Sweater
This novelty choral began as a commission for the Fort Bend Boys Choir. The song presents a perfect opportunity to add choreography and fun Christmas sweaters to your performance. As it is available in SATB, 3-Part Mixed, and 2-Part Treble voicings, it works perfectly as an all school choral event, or a colorful grand Finale for your holiday concert. Your may even choose to invite parents and attendees to wear their funniest Christmas sweaters to the event!
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* Who is this Child? * NEW digital
An original song is expertly partnered with the beloved carol Away in a Manger for a breathtaking and moving song of quiet adoration for the tiny King. Two beautiful melodies are sung separately first and then are combined together masterfully into a partner song Accessible to any size or age choir, this peaceful song of worship is simple, pure and lovely!
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* Winter Fantasy * NEW digital versions available
The quintessential 1,000,000 selling partner song combining Jingle Bells with an infectious counter melody!
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Winter’s in the Air
This infectious easy to learn winter song lends itself perfectly to creative dramatization, costumes, and choreography! Be sure to watch the charming video for some engaging ideas! 2 pt.
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Winter’s Snow
Jill Gallina has added original music to this celebrated piece to create a Christmas choral that is gentle and sweet like a lullaby. Arranged as a partner song, you will find it quick to learn for the holidays. Available separately: 2-part, PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:31.
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Zumba Zumba
Rhythmic flair and fun fill this Spanish folk song. Partner-style singing with both Spanish and English text and optional rhythm instruments create a piece for the holidays that is full of musical teaching moments, learning excitement for your students, and a performance that shines with excellence for your audience.
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