Let There Be Peace on Earth: SAB Choral Octavo
Let There Be Peace on Earth: SAB Choral Octavo
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Let There Be Peace on Earth: SAB Choral Octavo

Music by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller / arr. Jay Althouse

Item: 00-PO-0002056
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New for TBB voices! Jay's crystal clear arrangement begins tenderly, pensively, (with optional solos) then grows and grows to a powerful finish. The universal call for world peace is as relevant today as when this simple song spread around the world almost four decades ago. An impressive concert finale or festival piece, it's perfect any time of year, including Christmas. The easy, optional instrumental SoundPax or SoundTrax will provide an added dimension to your performance.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
SKU: 00-PO-0002056

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About the Composer: Jill Jackson

Jill Jackson co-wrote "Let There Be Peace on Earth" with Sy Miller in 1955, creating one of the most enduring songs for world peace in American popular culture. The song has been performed by countless artists across genres and continues to resonate in educational, religious, and civic contexts worldwide. Jackson's gift for simple, singable melodies that carry profound messages made this composition a staple of choral and community music.

Why we love this

Jay Althouse's SAB setting respects the song's essential simplicity while giving it genuine architectural shape, moving from intimate and reflective to genuinely powerful without losing clarity. The optional solo moments allow you to feature strong singers while keeping the piece accessible for mixed-ability choirs. This is a concert closer that lands emotionally and musically, not just thematically.

What to expect

The piece begins in a quiet, almost vulnerable space, inviting listeners into something deeply personal and hopeful. As it unfolds, the arrangement gradually opens and expands, building collective strength and conviction without ever losing the intimacy that makes the message resonate.

Who it's for

Treble and mixed choirs at all levels seeking meaningful repertoire with genuine emotional payoff. This arrangement works for school choirs, community ensembles, church choirs, and festival singers who value both accessibility and substantive musicianship.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening tenderly by keeping voices aligned and supported without oversinging; the emotional weight comes from conviction, not volume.
  • Shape the opening tenderly by keeping voices aligned and supported without oversinging; the emotional weight comes from conviction, not volume.
  • Take advantage of the optional solos to highlight individual singers, but ensure whoever takes them has the maturity to underplay rather than overact the moment.
  • Let the final crescendo build gradually across all three verses of the arrangement; resist the urge to jump to full volume too early, or you'll have nowhere to go.

How to use it

Program this as a concert finale or a featured piece at spring assemblies, peace-focused services, or graduation ceremonies. Its universal message and emotional arc make it equally powerful in December holiday concerts and standalone benefits; the 8-page length keeps it manageable without overshadowing other repertoire in mixed programs.

Skills your students will build

  • Dynamic control across a full phrase arc (ppp to ff)
  • Blending three parts while maintaining individual line integrity
  • Performing optional solos with restraint and musicality
  • Interpreting thematic text through musical gesture rather than literal expression

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