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I Will Be Brave: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

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I Will Be Brave: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

I Will Be Brave: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht

Item: 00-48313
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"I will be brave, I will be strong" echoes from choir to soloist (or small group) at the powerful start of this inspirational gospel-style original. Soon, a bright tempo kicks in to deliver an undeniably uplifting choral experience. Just right for combined concerts, festival groups, graduation celebrations, or at any time of year! A free online video invites the use of sign language, demonstrated by the author herself. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081551364
SKU: 00-48313

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for decades as a composer, conductor, and clinician with deep expertise in choral movement and gesture. Since 1987, she has received the ASCAP Special Music Award annually and maintains over 600 published choral works in print, along with 75 larger collections and musicals. She spent more than 30 years directing school choral, vocal, and elementary publications for major educational publishers, including Alfred Music, and has led honor choirs and festivals at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center.

Educated at Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976) and the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), Albrecht has taught music at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. She served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Omicron Delta Kappa and earned the organization's "Pillar of Leadership" award. In 2021, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College, where she now serves on the Board of Trustees. She and her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse, live in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Why we love this

Albrecht writes gospel-style music with genuine emotional depth, and this octavo captures that gift perfectly. The piece moves from contemplative opening to infectious energy, giving singers a real arc to perform and audiences a genuine lift. A free online video featuring sign language choreography from the composer herself opens immediate teaching possibilities for accessibility and artistic expression beyond the voice.

What to expect

The piece opens with quiet conviction, a soloist or small group holding the line "I will be brave, I will be strong" before the full choir joins in affirmation. Energy builds steadily, lifting into an uplifting gospel-style section where rhythm and optimism become contagious. The overall arc feels both deeply personal and celebratory, making it resonate in moments when singers and listeners need encouragement.

Who it's for

This octavo works for middle school, high school, and adult choirs of mixed abilities. The 3-part mixed voicing accommodates ensembles with limited lower voices while remaining engaging for stronger groups.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the opening soloist or small group moment as a moment of stillness before the choir joins. This contrast makes the full ensemble entrance hit harder.
  • Once the bright tempo arrives, drive the momentum forward with confident diction. Gospel style demands clarity and rhythmic vitality in the text.
  • Layer in sign language from the provided video for portions of the piece or a full performance. This transforms the work into a multi-modal choral experience.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock your tempo during rehearsal, especially during the transition between the slow and fast sections.

How to use it

Program this for graduation ceremonies where an inspirational message lands naturally, or place it in a concert during a set exploring themes of resilience and hope. It also fits well in festival competitions seeking contemporary secular choral work with emotional authenticity and accessibility.

Skills your students will build

  • Expressive phrasing across contrasting tempos and dynamics
  • Gospel-style articulation and rhythmic precision
  • Transitioning smoothly between solo/small group and full ensemble textures
  • Performing with movement and/or sign language integrated into choral singing
  • Building ensemble unity in 3-part mixed voicing with varying voice distribution

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