For the Trumpet Shall Sound: SATB Choral Octavo
For the Trumpet Shall Sound: SATB Choral Octavo
For the Trumpet Shall Sound: SATB Choral Octavo
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For the Trumpet Shall Sound: SATB Choral Octavo

Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht

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From the majestic opening fanfare, you'll know that this piece is something special. Wonderful echo format makes for easy learning. This powerful new work is appropriate for general and holiday concerts, festivals, contests, and adjudication. Also appropriate for church choirs.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
SKU: 00-PO-0000742

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over three decades as a composer, conductor, and clinician with a particular gift for movement integration. She held the position of Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at Alfred Music and has conducted honor choirs across the country at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center. Since 1987, she has been an annual recipient of the ASCAP Special Music Award, with more than 600 choral publications and 75 musicals and songbooks currently in print.

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 served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and received their Pillar of Leadership award. In 2021, she was honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award from both Rollins College and the University of Miami Frost School of Music.

Why we love this

Albrecht's use of echo format creates a natural learning pathway that lets singers build confidence without sacrificing the impact of the opening fanfare. The piece manages to feel celebratory and substantive enough for competitive festivals and worship settings alike, a rare combination that makes it genuinely versatile programming.

What to expect

From the first notes, the piece announces itself with ceremonial brightness and forward momentum. The echo structure creates a sense of dialogue and call-and-response that keeps the texture alive and engaging, building an emotional arc that feels both joyful and grounded.

Who it's for

This piece works beautifully for developing choirs and experienced ensembles alike. It fits general concert programs, holiday seasons, festival competitions, and church services where you want music that feels elevated without demanding virtuosic technique.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening fanfare with clarity and brilliance; the majestic quality depends on crisp articulation and dynamic confidence in all four voices.
  • Leverage the echo format to teach phrase shape and musicality. Have sopranos and altos first establish the musical idea, then guide tenors and basses to match their expression on the repeat.
  • Balance the parts so that echoing sections feel intentional rather than thin. The second voice group should sing with full support, not as a diminished version of the first statement.
  • If using the recorded accompaniment, allow singers to hear it in rehearsal before performance so they can internalize the harmonic foundation without depending on it for security.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish energy and set a sophisticated tone, or place it near the program's close as a powerful final statement. It pairs well alongside other sacred or seasonal works and works equally well as a standalone festival selection where you want to showcase your choir's musicality and ensemble cohesion.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing sustained four-part harmony with clear voice independence
  • Responding to echo and call-and-response patterns with rhythmic and tonal accuracy
  • Shaping phrases for musical expression within a fanfare-based context
  • Blending and balancing SATB textures in dialogue between voice groups

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