By Randall Thompson. Choral. For SSA, Piano or Orchestra. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing.

((Medley)). By Aretha Franklin, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Chubby Checker, James Brown, Simon And Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and The Rascals. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. SSA. Pop Choral Series. 40 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse. For Choir. (3-Part Mixed/SAB (with Opt. Staging)). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Broadway; Novelty. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By The Newsboys. By Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, Travis Ryan. Arranged by Heather Sorenson. Glory Sound. Anthem, Contemporary Christian, Reformation, General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Glory Sound (HL.35031638).

Choir Sacred (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.47639

Composed by Cliff Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb. Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Chanukah; Holiday Pops; Sacred. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-47639. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47639).

UPC: 038081543321. English.

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts.

Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the folk-like feel of the piece.

We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are unchanged voices (singing alto as written) and my other six are in varying stages of voice change. Those six are bouncing back and forth between alto and soprano parts, singing them down an octave.

Thank you for providing a great piece for the holiday season!

Matt Albrecht
Choir Director
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

By The Newsboys. By Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, and Travis Ryan. Arranged by Heather Sorenson. Glory Sound. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Glory Sound (HL.35031637).

Arranged by Lon Beery. Irish-American Folk Song. For Choir. (TTB). Choral Octavo. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral (3-Part Mixed choir)

SKU: HL.35007617

Arranged by Jill Gallina. Shawnee Press. Concert, Folk. Octavo. 12 pages. Shawnee Press #D0691. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35007617).

UPC: 747510072669. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This wonderful arrangement is based on a traditional American work song and has been given new life with driving Coplandesque rhythms. Perfect for teaching syncopation, this exciting new choral from Jill Gallina captures the spirit of American music from our past in a new and updated musical setting. Available: 2-part, 3-part mixed, StudioTrax CD.

Performed by The Beach Boys. By Brian Wilson, Mike Love. Arranged by Ed Lojeski. (SAB). Pop Choral Series. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Donald Moore. For Choir. (3-Part Mixed or SAB, a cappella). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Madrigal, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Donald Moore. For Choir. (SSA, a cappella). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Madrigal, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Donald Moore. Choral Octavo. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Secular; Winter. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43424).