This Christmas calypso

This song makes a lively alternative to more traditional carols, and would brighten up any Christmas concert or production.

Words and Music by Jo Noel-Hartley

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Key stage KS2

Year group 3, 4, 5, 6

Subject Music, Religious education

SEN/Accessibility Slower backing tracks

Copyright/Public domain (PD) Copyright songs (c)

Style Seasonal/holiday song

Vocal range Small (up to a 5th), Medium (around an octave)

Musical format Unison
- This Christmas calypso (notes and activities)

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Song Writer Biography

Jo Noel-Hartley

Jo moved from her native Australia to the UK after graduating with an Honours Degree in Music from the Elder Conservatorium, South Australia, where she also studied Acting. She has worked professionally in the music and entertainment industry for the past 19 years, working on TV shows such as Fame Academy, Comic Relief does Fame Academy, German Pop Idol, Big Brother, Little Britain and the BBC's The One and Only. She has also worked on Terry Gilliam’s next film, The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus, which stars Heath Ledger & Johnny Depp.

During her career as a composer, musician and singing coach she has worked with artists including Sting, M People, Damage, Shania Twain, Lionel Ritchie, Lemar, Spice Girls and Mel B. She currently trains and directs West End singers.

Jo is the Artistic Director of Jam Theatre Company, a professional theatre & music company set up with her husband Mark Hartley. Jam Theatre is based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

Jo has been directing shows for the past 19 years, and has written 6 musicals, including Dream Street. Her Vocal Workout training CDs are currently sold throughout the world, and her songwriting success has led her to write for TV commercials, as well as Faber Music and the Government’s Sing Up campaign.

Jo's disciplined and honest approach has given her an excellent reputation for being able to get the best out of people. Her passion and drive for excellence is evident in the quality of work she produces.
Audio and copyright information

Audio information
The audio tracks were created specially for the Sing Up programme by the West London Children's Choir, mixed and mastered by Nic Rowley at Vandborg Studios. The backing track was provided by the Jam Theatre Company.

Copyright information
All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.