Alleluia: TBB, a cappella Choral Octavo
By Sally K. Albrecht
Item: 00-PO-0000752
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This a cappella feature for treble or male choirs is an oustanding choice for any time of year. Strong individual voice lines add up to an exciting, dynamic, and vibrant concert feature. ABA format with a lyrical legato section in the middle.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0000752
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over four decades as a composer, conductor, and educational strategist. Since 1987, she has received consecutive ASCAP Special Music Awards and maintains more than 600 published choral works in active use, alongside 75 larger theatrical and songbook projects. Her conducting has been featured at major venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, where she has led honor choirs and festival ensembles across the country.
Albrecht's career in music publishing spanned more than thirty years in leadership roles at major educational houses, most notably as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at Alfred Music. She holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976), the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), and has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. A native of Cleveland, she has been recognized with the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College, where she serves on the Board of Trustees.
Why we love this
Albrecht writes voice lines that feel natural and singable while creating genuine excitement through independent melodic material rather than simple note doubling. The ABA structure gives you flexibility in how you shape the emotional arc of your concert, and the legato middle section provides a natural contrast that lets singers breathe and audiences settle in before the dynamic return.
What to expect
This piece pulses with vitality. The opening feels bright and urgent, with interlocking voice lines creating forward momentum. The lyrical center invites singers to explore legit tone and sustained phrasing, offering a moment of reflection before the piece builds back to its energetic conclusion.
Who it's for
Directors programming for treble or male choral ensembles looking for a concert feature that works year-round, whether for festivals, competitions, or regular concert programming. The moderate length and a cappella format make it accessible for choirs with strong vocal technique but without extensive rehearsal time available.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the voice parts carefully during the opening section; strong individual lines can easily overshadow each other if one part dominates the dynamic. Listen for blend where parts move in parallel motion.
- Shape the legato middle section with long phrase arcs and sustained vowels. This section rewards attention to resonance and unified vocal tone.
- Return to the opening section with renewed energy and clarity; the restatement feels most effective when it sounds both familiar and refreshed rather than simply repeated.
How to use it
Program this as a choral feature that showcases ensemble blend and individual voice independence. It works particularly well in a set with other contemporary sacred or secular a cappella pieces, or as a standalone opening number that establishes energy early in your concert.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing independent melodic lines within an a cappella texture
- Sustaining legit tone and long phrase lines in the lyrical section
- Responding to ABA form through contrasting dynamic and tonal choices
- Singing a cappella with secure intonation across changing harmonic areas