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Gloria in Excelsis Deo: SATB Choral Octavo

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Gloria in Excelsis Deo: SATB Choral Octavo

Gloria in Excelsis Deo: SATB Choral Octavo

Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht

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An artful setting of the familiar "Gloria" text, which features infections rhythms, layered melody lines, and fantastic optional percussion parts . . . all in a minor key. Effective as a processional, or perfect for a dynamic change of pace in your program. Impressive for concerts or contests any time of year.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081310756
SKU: 00-28531

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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 writing music that moves. Since 1987, she has been a consistent recipient of the ASCAP Special Music Award, and her catalog now includes more than 600 published choral works alongside 75 larger-scale musicals and songbooks. Her conducting has led honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center across the country.

Albrecht's career has been deeply rooted in music education. She spent over thirty years as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications for major educational publishers, most recently Alfred Music, and has held faculty positions at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. A graduate of Rollins College (B.A., 1976) and the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), she has earned the Distinguished Alumna Award from both institutions. She currently lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.

Why we love this

Albrecht writes sacred music that breaks the mold without losing reverence. The minor key setting of this Gloria gives the familiar text unexpected dramatic weight, while the syncopated rhythms and layered melodic lines keep the piece moving forward with genuine energy. The optional percussion parts offer a path to something visually and sonically striking without requiring your singers to compromise the musicality.

What to expect

The minor key lends a solemn, introspective quality even as the rhythmic drive propels the text forward with urgency. Layered voices create depth and movement; the optional percussion can add a processional grandeur or ceremonial weight depending on your interpretation.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking a fresh take on sacred staples will find this setting demands serious musicianship without requiring virtuosity. It works equally well for concert choirs, festival groups, and competitive ensembles, particularly those comfortable with contemporary harmonic language and syncopated rhythms.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the layered melody lines carefully during sectional rehearsals; mark where each voice carries the primary line so singers understand the texture rather than fighting for prominence.
  • Treat the rhythmic infections as driving elements, not obstacles. Tap them as a choir before adding text so the ensemble locks the syncopation together.
  • If using the optional percussion parts, introduce them only after the choir has internalized the piece; they enhance rather than define the foundation.
  • Consider the minor key's natural intensity as an asset for pacing within a program; this piece commands attention without shouting.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece in a sacred or mixed concert, particularly where you want to shift the mood and energy from traditional arrangements. Its processional quality makes it ideal for Advent, Christmas, or festival contexts, while the contemporary treatment offers an intelligent contrast to more straightforward Gloria settings.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing syncopated rhythms independently within an ensemble
  • Tracking layered melodic lines while maintaining textural clarity
  • Intonation in minor key harmonic progressions
  • Ensemble independence when multiple lines move in cross-rhythm
  • Interpretation of sacred text through contemporary harmonic color

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