Christmas with VOCTAVE Friday, November 01, 2019
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists
Voctave is a sensational 11-member group from Central Florida that has taken the a cappella world by storm! Group members have their roots in the Walt Disney World entertainment business, so get your ears on and check out founder Jamey Ray’s newest holiday arrangements for your SATB a cappella group:
Childhood Christmas Favorites arr. Jamey Ray, SATB divisi a cappella
The sensational a cappella group Voctave has taken the world by storm with their dazzling and dizzying arrangements. Alfred Music proudly presents another festive and fun Voctave hit with this fast-paced mini-medley of three iconic Christmas songs. This publication is more than faithful to the group’s original recording; it’s the actual manuscript, so you can recreate their exemplary choral sound with your own singers. Plus, it’s a great way to program entertaining and recognizable holiday favorites. Includes: “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town.”
Joy to the World (with For Unto Us a Child Is Born) arr. Jamey Ray, SATB divisi a cappella
This is an up-tempo medley of two of G.F. Handel’s most famous pieces, “Joy to the World” and “For Unto Us A Child Is Born.” Excelcia Music Publishing is proud to present this stunning Jamey Ray arrangement that is exactly as it is on the Voctave album “Snow.” With some challenging soprano notes, this is a great opener for any holiday concert.
Mary, Did You Know? arr. Jamey Ray, SATB divisi a cappella
This SATB divisi piece with male solo was performed by Voctave on the album “The Spirit of the Season,” with special guest Mark Lowry, the composer of this beautiful Christmas song. This is an authentic Voctave arrangement by Jamey Ray with very wide ranges but will leave your audiences speechless.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper has been with Stanton’s since 2006. A former middle school and high school choral director, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, she also enjoys good food, running (to counteract the good food…) and the Muppets.
Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. Currently she is a church choir director, operates a private voice/piano studio and is active as a clinician and accompanist. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!