By Dan Forrest. For SATB choir with soprano voice solo and tenor voice solos (keyboard accompaniment). Extended Works. Dan Forrest Series. Sacred, Concert. Difficulty: Medium Advanced (Adult). 64 pages. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

By Robert Macgimsey. For SATB choir, Keyboard, Optional Concert Band accompaniment. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 36 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

SATB choir, piano

SKU: LO.15-3592H

Composed by Jeffrey R. Smith. Arranged by Robert S. Cohen. Choral. Christmas. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3592H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.15-3592H).

ISBN 9780787762117.

The laughter, the sharing, the kindness and caring, it's Christmas, a gift of love for all. This tender original holiday ballad displays a beautiful mix of choral colors and techniques with all voices having their time to shine with the melody. Written for and premiered by the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, it's a touching musical representation of the holiday season.

Choir Sacred (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.47638

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 #00-47638. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47638).

UPC: 038081543314. 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.