Great, Gettin' Up Day!: SSAB Choral Octavo
Great Day * In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin' * My Lord, What a Mornin'
Traditional Spirituals / arr. Sally K. Albrecht
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Description
Here's a rousing mini-medley of three favorite spirituals in less than three minutes! A grand choral fanfare gives way to a jubilant tour through "Great Day," "In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin'," and "My Lord, What a Mornin'"---including some mingling of themes at the end. Strong part-writing makes individual lines straightforward, and a full range of dynamics creates excitement.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005993
More about this title
About the Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over three decades as a composer, arranger, conductor, and educator. She served as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at Alfred Music, where she oversaw the creation of more than 600 published works. Her compositions and arrangements have earned her consecutive ASCAP Special Music Awards since 1987, and she has conducted honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center.
Albrecht holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976), the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977), and the University of Miami Frost School of Music (M.M. in Accompanying, 1979). She has taught at Oakland University in Michigan, Jersey City State College in New Jersey, and Meredith College in North Carolina. In 2021, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College, where she serves on the Board of Trustees.
Why we love this
Albrecht packs three beloved spirituals into a focused, under-three-minute arrangement that gives every voice something to sing. The opening fanfare immediately grabs attention, and her part-writing keeps SAB voices independent and engaged without creating rehearsal headaches. This is exactly the kind of concert opener that energizes an audience while giving singers a chance to shine.
What to expect
Exuberant and celebratory, with the warmth and spiritual depth of traditional African American spirituals wrapped in bright, modern choral energy. The arrangement moves with purpose, building from a grand statement into an infectious joy that feels both reverent and triumphant.
Who it's for
Treble, SAB, and mixed choirs of intermediate to advanced ability who want a strong spiritual arrangement with minimal rehearsal demands. This works equally well for concert programs and festival competitions, offering musicality without complexity.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening fanfare with clear articulation and forward momentum; this sets the tone for the jubilant energy that follows.
- Balance the three spiritual themes so that each one emerges clearly without losing the sense of continuous musical flow.
- Lean into the full dynamic range the score offers; the contrast between softer passages and energetic sections is what creates excitement.
- Bring out the intermingling of themes at the end with precision and joy; this is where the arrangement shows its craft.
How to use it
Open a concert or festival set with this to establish an immediate sense of celebration and momentum. The sub-three-minute length makes it an ideal companion to longer works, or pair it with other spirituals or sacred pieces to create a thematic set that showcases your choir's range.
Skills your students will build
- Singing independent melodic lines within a SAB texture
- Responding to a wide dynamic range
- Balancing multiple themes occurring simultaneously
- Articulation clarity in spirituals and traditional idiom
- Building and sustaining ensemble energy across short, high-impact arrangements