Perfect for choir teachers prepping concerts, assemblies, and last-minute repertoire decisions.
December hits fast — and for choir teachers, it can feel like organized chaos. You’re juggling winter concerts, assemblies, liturgies, rehearsals, vocal health, and sometimes a brand-new group of singers.
To save you hours of prep time, I’ve rounded up my Top 5 Choir Resources for December — classroom-ready tools I personally use to streamline rehearsals, boost confidence, and keep the whole month running smoothly.
These resources are ideal for:
- concert preparation
- quick learning
- mixed-ability ensembles
- sight-singing practice
- keeping rehearsals focused and fun
Let’s dive in.
1. SAB Christmas Choir Bundle (Public Domain Carols)
This bundle is December GOLD for any busy choir director.
It includes five classic carols arranged for SAB voices — accessible, musical, and perfect for mixed groups.
Inside the Bundle:
- SAB arrangements
- Solfège notehead editions
- Lyric sheets + clear formatting
- Full rehearsal tracks for Soprano, Alto, and Bass
- High-quality YouTube visualizers for each piece
Why Choir Teachers Love It:
- Great for smaller or unbalanced ensembles
- Saves HOURS of prep and part-predictions
- Sight-singing friendly
- Perfect for liturgies, concerts, or last-minute additions
2. Rutter Rehearsal Tracks (Concert-Ready!)
If your choir sings Rutter in December, these rehearsal tracks will become your new secret weapon.
Available pieces include:
- Candlelight Carol
- Christmas Night
- Angels’ Carol
- Christmas Lullaby
Why they help:
- Students rehearse independently
- Saves you vocal strain
- Perfect for sectional cleanup
- Ideal for flipped rehearsal models
3. White Winter Hymnal Rehearsal Tools
This piece remains a December favourite — and your rehearsal materials make it so much easier to teach.
Include:
- Part-by-part audio
- Practice videos
- Visual rhythm guides
Teachers love that they can introduce the piece quickly, then send students home with tools that actually help them get better.
4. Composer of the Month: Handel or Tchaikovsky
December is a perfect time to weave in a quick listening or composer study.
Your Composer of the Month sets include:
- Posters
- Listening sheets
- Quick bios
- Listening quizzes
Why teachers use these in December:
- Perfect independent or sub activities
- Ties into Messiah or the Nutcracker
- Works beautifully during concert week when rehearsals are chaotic
- Easy credit for listening/reflection expectations
5. Choir Warm-Up Assignment
When rehearsals get tight, targeted warm-ups save the day.
Your warm-up assignment doubles as:
- performance skill building
- reflection
- vocal health reinforcement
- sub plan / asynchronous activity
It helps students stay focused, accountable, and aware of their vocal technique—even during the busiest month of the year.
December doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right tools, your rehearsals can feel joyful, efficient, and musical — even when time is tight.
If you want all of these resources in one place, check out my TpT store and browse the full December collection:
👉 TpT Holiday/Christmas Category
And don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly rehearsal tracks and new teaching tools!
Leave a comment