Let the Earth Resound: SSAB Choral Octavo
Music by Sally K. Albrecht
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Description
Move to a higher level of performance with this outstanding new concert work. It opens with a fanfare, then moves into a rhythmic statement of the main theme: "Let the earth resound with sounds of music." For general and holiday concerts, festivals, contests, and adjudications.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0006499
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over three decades, both as a prolific composer and as a shaping force in music publishing. Her catalog includes more than 600 choral works and 75 larger musicals, all informed by her deep experience conducting honor choirs at major venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center. An ASCAP award recipient since 1987, she has served as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications for major educational publishers, including her recent tenure at Alfred Music.
Albrecht holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976) and the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979). She has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College, and continues to be recognized for her contributions to music education and leadership, including the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College. She lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.
Why we love this
The opening fanfare immediately signals a piece with confidence and energy, setting the stage for a strong concert moment. Albrecht's command of mixed voicing (SSAB) keeps all sections engaged with rhythmic momentum and clear text delivery, making this work as rewarding to teach as it is to perform. This is the kind of piece that sounds polished and sophisticated without requiring technical gymnastics from your singers.
What to expect
Bright and celebratory, with a celebratory energy that builds from the moment the fanfare strikes. The rhythmic thrust of the main theme propels the piece forward, creating momentum that feels both joyful and purposeful. This is music that makes audiences sit up and pay attention.
Who it's for
Choirs at the middle school through early high school level looking for a concert opener with immediate impact and musical substance. This octavo works for choirs that have developed secure blend and rhythmic control but don't yet need advanced voice leading or interpretive complexity.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the fanfare with dynamic contrast; resist the urge to let it blare uniformly. The opening should feel like a deliberate announcement, not an assault.
- Lock the rhythmic statement of the main theme in rehearsal before adding text. Once the ensemble owns the rhythm, the words will land with precision.
- Balance the SSAB voicing so the sopranos II line supports rather than dominates. This creates blend while keeping the texture transparent.
- Use the recorded accompaniment in early rehearsals to establish tempo and harmonic context, then work toward independence from it.
How to use it
Position this as a concert opener for spring performances, graduation ceremonies, Earth Day celebrations, or festival competitions. Its confidence and accessible sophistication make it an ideal first impression, giving you a strong platform from which to build a program's arc.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic clarity in syncopated themes and entrances
- SSAB voice balancing and blend across three-part mixed voicing
- Dynamic shaping and phrasing through fanfare writing
- Text projection with rhythmic precision
- Concert performance presence and group cohesion