"Winter Magic" is a jazz waltz that sounds a little more difficult to sing than it actually is. Intermediate choirs should be able to perform it without struggling. Older choirs can bring the nuance and dynamics it needs to really shine. The song verses are very poetic in text, contrasted with a jazzy scat chorus as its hook. If you've ever had the opportunity to just stand and be silent as twilight turns to day, you'll understand the "magic" referred to in this song. That feeling is what we attempt to evoke with the text.
An audio rehearsal track for part 2, which is optional, is included. (from Music K-8, Vol. 28, No. 3)