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Glory Bound!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Glory Bound!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Glory Bound!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

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The choir serves as back-up singers for your best gospel soloist during the ballad-like opening, but the whole group shines when the inspired introduction explodes into an up-tempo chorus bound to be a crowd pleaser like none other. You'll really feel the spirit when "Climbin' Up the Mountain" makes a short appearance, and you'll shout out a cheer when the gospel treble trio is added for the final vibrant verse. Awesome SoundTrax and Pax are available. Staging is featured on "Follow Me to the Top!" DVD #23853, VHS #23855. SoundPax includes parts for a. sax., t. sax., tpt., tbn., rhy., tamb.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081239057
SKU: 00-23582

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has built a career centered on bringing movement and energy to choral music. Since 1987, she has received the ASCAP Special Music Award annually, and her published catalog includes over 600 choral works alongside 75 larger musicals and songbooks. She has conducted honor choirs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and spent more than 30 years directing choral and vocal publications for major educational music publishers, including Alfred Music.

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 was Chair of the Board of Trustees for Omicron Delta Kappa and received their "Pillar of Leadership" award. In 2021, both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College honored her with Distinguished Alumna Awards. She lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.

Why we love this

Glory Bound! captures the full arc of a gospel anthem: intimate reflection and ensemble support give way to an irresistible up-tempo celebration that audiences genuinely want to hear again. The strategic use of a gospel treble trio in the final verse adds textural surprise and showcases different singers, making this feel like a special moment rather than a predictable finale. Albrecht and Althouse understand how to build momentum in a way that feels earned, not forced.

What to expect

Joy that builds steadily from introspection to exultation. The opening feels personal and grounded; the chorus feels like stepping outside into sunlight. There's an honest spirituality here, grounded in gospel tradition without pastiche.

Who it's for

Choirs in grades 5-12 and adult ensembles who want a gospel-rooted piece that programs well and gives solo singers a moment to shine. This works especially well for spring concerts, worship services during Lenten or Easter seasons, or festivals celebrating sacred music.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the ballad-like opening breathe. The choir's role as backup singers needs space around the soloist's voice; avoid the urge to fill every moment with sound.
  • Nail the tempo shift into the up-tempo chorus by isolating that transition in rehearsal multiple times. The energy lift is the song's pivot point.
  • When "Climbin' Up the Mountain" appears, treat it as a musical callback that the audience will recognize. Give it clear articulation so the reference lands.
  • Balance the gospel treble trio against the full choir in the final verse. They should soar above, not blend into, the ensemble sound.

How to use it

Pair this as a mid-set energizer that rewards your audience after quieter or more reflective pieces. Its theatrical staging options (detailed on the companion DVD) also make it a strong anchor for a spring concert theme centered on celebration or spiritual journey. The availability of instrumental parts and recorded accompaniments means you can scale the production to your resources.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in a supported, gospel-inflected idiom with rhythmic precision
  • Responding to dynamic shifts and tempo changes within a single piece
  • Creating ensemble balance when some voices carry melody and others provide harmonic foundation
  • Layering a treble trio texture above full ensemble without losing harmonic integrity
  • Sustaining ensemble focus through contrasting section work (soloist feature, chorus, trio)

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