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In My Dreams: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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In My Dreams: 2-Part Choral Octavo

In My Dreams: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Item: 00-28636
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The ultimate inspirational ballad for graduation and spring concerts. "In my dreams we can sing together, in my dreams I can touch the sky. In my dreams I can change the future; just watch me try, and watch me fly." Soaring melodies, stirring harmonies, totally uplifting.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, In My Dreams: 2-Part Choral Octavo comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081311807
SKU: 00-28636

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music education for over three decades as a composer, conductor, and clinician with a distinctive focus on choral movement and accessibility. Her catalog of more than 600 published choral works and 75 songbooks and musicals reflects her deep understanding of what works in rehearsal and on stage; she has been honored annually by ASCAP for her contributions since 1987 and has conducted honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center.

Educated at Rollins College (B.A., 1976) and the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, M.M. in Accompanying), Albrecht served as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers, most recently Alfred Music. She has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. A 2021 Distinguished Alumna honoree from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College, she currently resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse craft graduation moments that feel genuine rather than treacly. The melody soars with real dignity, and the 2-part writing gives younger or less experienced choirs the harmonic color they need without overwhelming them technically, making this a realistic choice for spring concerts where you actually want the audience moved.

What to expect

Hopeful and soaring, with the intimacy of a personal promise. The melody unfolds with gentle determination, supported by warm harmonies that feel like voices rising together toward something better. By the final phrase, the song transforms from a quiet inner conviction into an affirmation the whole audience can believe in.

Who it's for

Middle school and high school choirs seeking an emotionally resonant piece for graduation, spring concert, or year-end celebration. The accessible 2-part voicing welcomes choirs at early-intermediate levels while remaining satisfying for more experienced ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the dynamic arc like a journey outward. Build from the opening reflection through the middle section until that 'watch me fly' moment reaches its full height; then shape the final phrase with quiet conviction rather than power.
  • Balance the two parts so the upper voices carry the primary melody while the lower voices anchor the harmonic foundation. Rehearse them separately first to ensure each line has independence and confidence before blending.
  • Shape the phrase 'in my dreams I can change the future' with a slight lift and forward momentum to distinguish it from the opening lines and signal the emotional turning point.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to establish tempos and voicings during early rehearsals, then gradually pull back on it as your choir internalizes the harmonies.

How to use it

Reserve this for your program's emotional climax; it works beautifully as a closing piece for graduation or spring concert, especially when preceded by lighter or more energetic selections. The inspirational message and accessible voicing also make it a strong anchor for a multi-song set about growth or transition, where it can build natural momentum alongside contrasting repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit phrase lines across longer measures
  • Balancing two independent choral parts with equal musical weight
  • Controlling dynamics in a gradual crescendo through the middle section
  • Expressing emotional narrative through text inflection and musical shape

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