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A Still, Silent Night: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

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A Still, Silent Night: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

A Still, Silent Night: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Austrian Carols / arr., with new words, by Sally K. Albrecht

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This serene pairing of "Still, Still, Still" and "Silent Night" will be a quick learn during your busiest time of year. Occasional counterpoint is scattered among traditional harmonies to create a lovely and luscious mini-medley. Equally appropriate for school and church, and for singers of any age.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081468150
SKU: 00-41735

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About the Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music education for over thirty years, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers, most recently Alfred Music, and continuing as a prolific composer and arranger with more than 600 published works in circulation. A conductor, clinician, and ASCAP award recipient annually since 1987, she has led honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College.

Albrecht holds a B.A. in Music and Theater from Rollins College (1976) and both an M.A. in Drama and M.M. in Accompanying from the University of Miami. She serves as a board member of Rollins College and received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both institutions in 2021. She and her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse, make their home in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Why we love this

Albrecht knows exactly what directors need in December: a piece that reads quickly without sacrificing musical substance. The clever weaving of two beloved melodies through occasional counterpoint against straightforward harmonies rewards singers and audiences alike while keeping rehearsal time realistic during the holiday crush.

What to expect

Hushed and luminous, like candlelight refracted through frost on a winter window. The gentle counterpoint creates depth without drama, and the interplay between the two melodies feels intimate rather than grand, inviting singers and listeners into a moment of quiet reflection.

Who it's for

Directors seeking a festive addition for singers in grades 5 through adult, whether in school concerts, church services, or mixed-age community choirs. The straightforward part writing and familiar melodies make it accessible to developing singers while the harmonic sophistication keeps experienced ensembles engaged.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the counterpoint carefully so layered melodies emerge without any voice part drowning out another; sopranos and altos especially need to listen across parts.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to establish tempo and harmonic foundation early in rehearsals, then gradually phase it out to build ensemble independence.
  • Shape the piece through the medley structure by finding subtle dynamic shifts between the two carols rather than treating them as one continuous texture.

How to use it

Pair this with other short, accessible carols to create a focused holiday set that doesn't tax rehearsal schedules in your final weeks before winter break. It works equally well as a concert finale for school audiences or as a reflective moment in church liturgy, and its moderate length makes it ideal for programs where you need warmth and substance without extended runtime.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing independent melodic lines in a three-part texture
  • Maintaining harmonic accuracy when singing counterpoint
  • Shaping phrasing across two related but distinct melodies
  • Listening to and blending with multiple voice parts simultaneously

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