In the Candleglow: 3-Part Mixed / SAB Choral Octavo
(Shalom)
Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Item: 00-PO-0005813
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005813
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music education for over three decades, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers including Alfred Music, and throughout her career as a composer, conductor, and clinician. Her output is remarkable: more than 600 choral publications and 75 songbooks and musicals currently in print, paired with an ASCAP Special Music Award every year since 1987. She has conducted honor choirs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, bringing her expertise in choral movement and accessible writing directly to students across the country.
Albrecht earned her B.A. in Music and Theater from Rollins College (Florida) in 1976, followed by an M.A. in Drama and an M.M. in Accompanying from the University of Miami. She has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. 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. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Jay Althouse, also a composer and arranger.
Why we love this
This piece proves that Hanukkah choral literature doesn't have to feel didactic or formulaic. The unison introduction immediately settles singers into the melody, then the echo format creates a moment of discovery without demanding advanced vocal independence. The optional small ensemble layer gives you flexible performance choices depending on your group's abilities and size.
What to expect
The piece unfolds like a quiet meditation, grounded in a Hanukkah wish for peace that feels both personal and universal. Gentle harmonies and the reflective echo format create an introspective quality, as if voices are speaking to one another across candlelit space rather than performing at an audience.
Who it's for
This octavo works beautifully for choirs new to three-part singing and for any group looking for gentle, accessible Hanukkah repertoire. It suits middle school choirs, high school choirs without advanced vocal training, and community or congregational groups seeking meaningful holiday music that doesn't demand substantial rehearsal time.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the unison section breathe. The shared melody is the emotional anchor, so resist rushing through it; clarity and warmth matter more than tempo.
- Shape the echo passages by slightly softening the repeated phrases rather than mirroring them identically. This distinction helps listeners hear the dialogue without losing cohesion.
- If using the optional small group layer, rehearse that section separately first, then layer it in only after the full choir owns the primary voicing confidently.
How to use it
Pair this with one or two other winter repertoire selections to create a program that moves from celebration to reflection. Its accessibility and contemplative character make it especially fitting as a closing piece or as part of an interfaith or community holiday concert where emotional sincerity matters more than technical display.
Skills your students will build
- Moving from unison singing to three-part harmony with confidence
- Executing echo passages with precision and intentional phrasing differences
- Blending SAB voicing while maintaining individual line clarity
- Managing optional ensemble layers and making stylistic adjustments based on available singers