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Ezekiel and David: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Traditional Spirituals / arr. Sally K. Albrecht

Item: 00-A-00015042

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015042

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About the Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for decades as a composer, arranger, conductor, and educator. Her prolific output includes over 600 published choral works and 75 larger musicals, earning her consistent recognition through the ASCAP Special Music Award annually since 1987. She served as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at Alfred Music, where her understanding of what works in real classrooms and concert halls directly informed her editorial decisions. As a clinician and honor choir conductor, she has led ensembles at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center.

Albrecht's academic training spanned both music and theater, with degrees from Rollins College, the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama and M.M. in Accompanying), and teaching positions at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. Her commitment to leadership in music education is reflected in her service as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society. She currently resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.

Why we love this

Albrecht's gift for infusing movement and staging into choral pieces makes this arrangement an engaging option for choirs that thrive on choreography and visual storytelling. The recorded accompaniment frees you from needing a pianist while your singers focus on blocking and interpretation. Her deep knowledge of what resonates with student singers and audiences alike shines through in every arrangement she creates.

What to expect

The arrangement draws from the wellspring of spiritual tradition while creating a fresh, contemporary sound. Movement flows naturally through the music, inviting singers to express faith and story through their whole bodies.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking a spiritually grounded arrangement with built-in movement potential will connect with this piece. It works well for intermediate to advanced singers who can balance physical expression with vocal precision.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use the recorded accompaniment to establish a steady tempo during early rehearsals, allowing your singers to lock into the groove while learning their parts
  • Plan your movement vocabulary early and rehearse it alongside the vocal line rather than adding staging as an afterthought; this integrated approach keeps the spiritual message front and center
  • Work with your singers on the specific character and emotional arc suggested by the arrangement, since Albrecht's orchestrations often carry narrative weight that shapes interpretation
  • Consider how lighting and simple costume or fabric choices can enhance the visual storytelling without overwhelming the piece's essential vocal quality

How to use it

This piece pairs well on a program that explores sacred and spiritual traditions, especially one that emphasizes the visual and kinetic dimensions of performance. Consider it for spring concerts, spiritual life events, or any program celebrating cultural and musical heritage.

Skills your students will build

  • Integrating movement with vocal performance and breath management
  • Singing sacred and spiritual repertoire with cultural awareness
  • Following a recorded accompaniment while maintaining ensemble cohesion
  • Building interpretive choices that honor both music and choreographed storytelling

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