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Candle in the Window: SATB Choral Octavo

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Candle in the Window: SATB Choral Octavo

Candle in the Window: SATB Choral Octavo

Music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Item: 00-20077
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An Althouse/Albrecht winner! It combines the sentiments of all the December holidays by celebrating the candle, a universal symbol of peace. "One tradition unites us all: one glowing candle so small." A lovely message for the holiday season. Would make a fine finale to your December concert. Or start a candle lighting tradition. Flowing, melodic, touching. What more can you ask of a holiday choral work?

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081186412
SKU: 00-20077

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over four decades as a composer, conductor, and clinician with particular expertise in movement and staging. Since 1987, she has received the ASCAP Special Music Award annually, and her catalog now includes more than 600 published choral works alongside 75 larger musicals and songbooks. She spent over thirty years leading choral and vocal publications at major educational publishers, most recently at Alfred Music, while simultaneously conducting honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center.

Albrecht holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976) and the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979). She has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. A native of Cleveland, she currently resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse. In 2021, she received 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 and Althouse crafted a piece that sidesteps the tiresome December repertoire by anchoring itself in universal symbolism rather than sectarian tradition. The flowing melody and touching emotional arc work for audiences of any faith perspective, making it equally effective as a season finale or the centerpiece of a candle lighting ceremony. The piece delivers genuine musicality and warmth without requiring extensive rehearsal time.

What to expect

The piece unfolds like a quiet moment of reflection, with a melody that feels both intimate and communal. There's a gentle luminosity throughout; the harmonic language supports rather than complicates the text, allowing the symbolism of the candle to resonate emotionally without artifice.

Who it's for

Choirs with solid intonation and basic blend skills will find this octavo accessible and rewarding. Directors seeking meaningful holiday repertoire that honors multiple traditions and connects with diverse audiences will discover a piece that moves singers and listeners alike without requiring advanced technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melodic line with careful attention to the text underlay; allow the flowing phrases to breathe naturally rather than punctuating every bar line.
  • Balance the SATB voices so that no single part dominates; the piece's power lies in the blend, not individual prominence.
  • Consider how pacing and tempo choices affect the contemplative mood; resist the urge to rush through slower sections.
  • If using the recorded accompaniment, rehearse with it consistently so your singers develop confidence with the harmonic foundation.

How to use it

Position this as a concert closer or opening number for any December program; its universal message works equally well in secular school settings and faith-based contexts. It also serves as an ideal centerpiece for a candlelight service or as the focal point of a winter concert built around light and unity themes.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing legato lines while maintaining vowel clarity and intonation across the SATB texture
  • Blending four-part harmony with attention to balance rather than individual voice prominence
  • Shaping musical phrases through text expression without disrupting the flowing melodic line
  • Building confidence with recorded accompaniments in rehearsal settings

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