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In the Candleglow: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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In the Candleglow: 2-Part Choral Octavo

In the Candleglow: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

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Something special for Hanukkah, a wish for peace throughout the year is the centerpiece. The melody is sung in unison before appearing in echo format, making this gentle choral ballad ideal for those who are new to singing in parts. An optional small group near the end adds a third layer, if desired.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081535975
SKU: 00-46948

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over four decades as a composer, conductor, and educator. Since 1987, she has received annual ASCAP Special Music Awards and maintains over 600 published choral works alongside 75 songbooks and musicals. Her conducting has been heard at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, where she has led honor choirs and festivals nationwide. For more than thirty years, she directed school choral and vocal publications for major educational music publishers, including her tenure as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at Alfred Music.

Albrecht's academic background spans music, drama, and accompanying. She earned a B.A. from Rollins College in Music and Theater (1976), then completed both an M.A. in Drama and an M.M. in Accompanying from the University of Miami. Her influence extends beyond composition into institutional leadership; she served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society 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 North Carolina with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse have crafted a piece that respects the learning curve of singers encountering two-part writing without sacrificing musical substance. The unison-to-echo progression mirrors how singers actually internalize harmony, and the optional small group section provides flexibility for mixed-ability ensembles. A Hanukkah offering built around a genuine wish for peace carries weight beyond the holiday season.

What to expect

Candlelit and reflective, this ballad settles into a meditative space rather than demanding virtuosity. The echo technique creates an intimate call-and-response that feels less like "learning harmony" and more like "discovering harmony through listening," while the optional ensemble layer adds subtle depth and warmth.

Who it's for

Choirs new to two-part singing, middle school ensembles building confidence in part independence, and concert programs seeking spiritually resonant Hanukkah repertoire. This works equally well for choirs that sing primarily in unison but want to explore simple harmonic writing without overwhelming singers.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the unison melody securely before introducing the echo section; singers who lock into the first iteration will find the echo response more intuitive.
  • Use the optional small group layer as a reward for singers who solidify their part, creating investment in ensemble balance rather than treating it as an afterthought.
  • Shape the gentle arc of this ballad by listening for breath placement that allows the text about peace to land naturally, not mechanically.

How to use it

Pair this with other winter and holiday selections to create a Hanukkah-centered set, or nest it into a broader interfaith concert that honors multiple seasonal traditions. The gentle character and brief duration (8 pages) make it suitable as a centerpiece for a December concert or as an offering in a spring program exploring peace and reflection.

Skills your students will build

  • Two-part harmonic singing with echo technique
  • Unison-to-harmony transitions
  • Listening and responding to another voice part
  • Breath control and phrasing in a lyrical ballad context
  • Building confidence as a secondary voice part

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