Hal Leonard All I want for Christmas
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- A classic pop Christmas song reimagined for mixed choir, ideal for creating a "feel good" moment in concert.
- Arrangement by Mac Huff designed to unite: effective writing, balanced voice parts, and immediate impact.
- Rhythm and energy serving the groove: lively tempo, catchy motifs, and a dazzling finale.
- Quick setup thanks to clear rhythmic writing and accessible riffs, perfect for preparing an end-of-year performance.
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Summary of This Score
With "All I Want for Christmas," Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff created a holiday staple, recognizable from the very first measures. This SATB choral version transposes all the energy of the original into a collective arrangement, designed to make both the choir and the audience sing along. Mac Huff's arrangement highlights the elements that make this song so effective: memorable hooks, a solid pulse, and a dynamic structure that maintains tension until the finale.
The score offers a smooth setup, with clear entrances and voice distribution designed to quickly achieve a homogeneous sound. The sections benefit from rhythmic lines and simple-to-memorize motifs, which facilitates rehearsal work even within a tight seasonal schedule. The writing remains choral in spirit while retaining the pop character: accents, drive, and overall energy are at the heart of the interpretation.
Ideal for a secular Christmas concert, an end-of-year event, or a medley of modern standards, this SATB score brings a contemporary touch to the choral repertoire. It is particularly suited for choirs seeking an effective, festive, and immediately engaging piece, capable of energizing the audience and closing a program on a brilliant note.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Religious, Sacred | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff | Collection | Secular Christmas Choral |
| Arranger | Mac Huff | Pages | 12 |
| Instrumentation | SATB | Year of Publication | 2009 |
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Questions frequently asked
What vocal arrangement does this score use?
The writing is for SATB choir, with soprano, alto, tenor, and bass parts.
Is All I Want for Christmas SATB suitable for a non-religious Christmas concert?
The score is part of the "Secular Christmas Choral" collection. Its repertoire is therefore aimed at non-religious Christmas programs and year-end celebrations.
Who arranged this choral version?
The SATB arrangement is by Mac Huff. It is based on the song composed by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff.
How many pages does the score have?
This edition contains 12 pages, a format suited for a short choral piece that can be included in a seasonal program.
What is the publication year of this edition?
This score was published in 2009. The writing preserves the rhythmic patterns and hooks of Mariah Carey's original. The tempo and choir entrances are designed for smooth rehearsal work.
