A Christmas Cha, Cha

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The rhythm of this piece is reminiscent of popular Cuban music from the 1950's.  Often when presenting this music the performers would end with the words "cha, cha, cha."   The characteristic that brings this piece and Cuban music together, other than these three words, is the vitality.  The harmonic structure of the music, on the other hand, is more kin to popular American music from the same era.

 

Although it is a Christmas piece, the words are strictly non-sacred.    If your singers have not been introduced to this style, they will find it very enjoyable and invigorating.

 

The three vocal parts are written in the treble clef making it accessible as SSA or SSC.  Click the Three-part Variable Chart to review other ways it may be sung with different ages and voicings. 

 

Words and Music: Bob Ashton

Arranged by BA

Three--part Variable Voicing with Piano and Rhythm Instruments

CP Catalog #A485190

 

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