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Deo Gratias: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

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Deo Gratias: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Deo Gratias: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

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Opening and closing with a fanfare echo, this rhythmic setting of a Latin text will make your singers sound their best. An easy, yet effective choice for general or holiday use. Accompaniment available on PianoTrax 2 CD (00-31290).

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081360010
SKU: 00-33093

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music education for over three decades, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers, most recently at Alfred Music, then as a prolific composer in her own right. Her catalog exceeds 600 choral works alongside 75 larger songbooks and musicals; she has been a consecutive ASCAP Special Music Award recipient since 1987. Her leadership extends beyond the page: she has conducted honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.

Albrecht 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. She collaborated on this piece with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse. A Cleveland native, she currently resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina and serves on the Board of Trustees at Rollins College.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse craft a piece that sounds polished without demanding endless rehearsal time. The rhythmic energy and bracketing fanfare create a strong sonic impression, while the manageable three-part voicing lets singers of varied ability shine together. It works equally well as a concert opener or closer, making it genuinely versatile for the school calendar.

What to expect

Bright, energetic, and affirming. The Latin text carries dignity while the rhythmic movement propels singers forward with confidence. The fanfare bookends create a sense of celebration and closure, making this feel like a genuine musical event rather than a filler piece.

Who it's for

Directors seeking accessible yet satisfying Latin sacred music for mixed choirs at the intermediate level. Ideal for singers with modest solo experience who benefit from rhythmic clarity and structural simplicity without sacrificing musical substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening and closing fanfares as distinct moments; use slightly more dynamic contrast here than in the body of the work to frame the piece architecturally.
  • Lock the rhythmic precision across all three parts early. Have singers tap the rhythm while singing text to internalize the pulse without overthinking intonation.
  • Balance the upper and middle voices carefully in SAB voicing. The soprano line should breathe and soar, but don't let it overwhelm the alto or baritone parts, which anchor the harmony.
  • If using the PianoTrax 2 accompaniment, conduct a few full rehearsals without it first so singers own the rhythmic profile before adding the recorded track.

How to use it

Open a holiday concert with this fanfare-driven piece to set an uplifted tone, or close your spring pops program as a rhythmic sendoff. It also serves well as a winter concert opener for mixed choirs seeking something with liturgical roots but concert energy.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in ensemble contexts
  • Ensemble balance across three-part SAB voicing
  • Clear articulation of Latin text
  • Listening to and responding to surrounding harmonic voices

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