Mittens and GlovesĪnother fun choice for the younger students. The kids are snapping and singing about all the joys of the season – frost, snow, sore throats? 12. Old Man Winter is here with a jazzy, funny song. We’re picturing the cuteness overload that would occur with the little dance moves that could go with this song. But wow, would the audience be impressed! 10. We admit your students would have to practice a lot to be ready to perform this song at their winter concert. Marshmallow WorldĪnother song that will make the audience crave hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream! 9. Winter Comesĭescribing the beauty of nature as seasons change, this song definitely sets a winter mood. It conjures images of getting happily stuck inside while the snow piles up outside. This song definitely has the “cozy, warm” factor down. Auld Lang Syneīased on a poem by Scottish poet, Robert Burns, the title can be roughly translated as “a long time ago.” While what this has to do with celebrating a new year is still a little unclear, it definitely is a traditional song in the United States for remembering the good things that happened last year while looking forward to the new year ahead. (WeAreTeachers Note: The National Association of Music Education defends the teaching and performing of sacred music when “used within an educational context as a vital and appropriate part of a comprehensive music education.” When choosing inclusive holiday songs for a winter concert, we have to pay attention to all of the numerous different holidays celebrated during the month of December.) 5. It describes a child’s joy as they light the candles on the menorah. We love the tango rhythm of this Ladino language song. This upbeat number will have family members dancing in their seats. Is there anything quite as cool as a bunch of voices singing an interesting song in a round? 3. Parents are likely to have heard this song a million times before, but it’s still an adorable winter song perfect for young voices.