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Of Thee I Sing, America!: SATB Choral Octavo

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Of Thee I Sing, America!: SATB Choral Octavo

Of Thee I Sing, America!: SATB Choral Octavo

Incorporating "America"

Music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Item: 00-16269
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Close your next concert in style with this great patriotic original by Jay Althouse and Sally Albrecht. Scored for band with optional chorus, this arragement features a fresh treatment of American in 4/4 time and will provide a high-impact finale for your next program. Choral parts are available in 2-part, 3-part mixed and SATB voicings. InstruPax includes: director's score, 2 trumpets, alto sax, trombone [opt. tuba], snare drum.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081136011
SKU: 00-16269

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has built a career bridging composition, pedagogy, and choral movement. With over 600 published choral works and 75 larger musicals and songbooks to her name, she has shaped choral programming in schools across the country. A sustained ASCAP award recipient since 1987, she brings both compositional skill and deep knowledge of what works in rehearsal and on stage. She spent more than thirty years developing educational choral publications for major music publishers, including a long tenure at Alfred Music as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications.

Beyond the page, Albrecht has conducted honor choirs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, giving her direct experience with what resonates with singers and audiences. She holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976), the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), and has taught in university music departments at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. She is also recognized as a leader in civic and educational institutions, having served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and as a recipient of its "Pillar of Leadership" award.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse deliver a patriotic finale that doesn't rely on bombast to land. The scoring for band with optional chorus gives you flexibility in how you deploy voices and instruments, and the fresh arrangement of "America" feels contemporary rather than nostalgic. This is the kind of closer that leaves an audience energized without overshadowing the rest of your program.

What to expect

Bright and energetic, with a contemporary harmonic sensibility that updates familiar patriotic themes. The piece has momentum and lift without sentimentality. You'll feel the band and voices working together as a unified ensemble rather than separate forces.

Who it's for

Directors programming a summer concert or 4th of July celebration need a patriotic piece that feels fresh and playable. This octavo works for intermediate to advanced high school choirs and mixed community ensembles with modest band support. The flexibility in voicing (2-part, 3-part mixed, or SATB) makes it accessible to programs with different choir configurations.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the choir and band carefully during the mixed sections; the SATB voicing sits well with the band arrangement when voices aren't fighting for space.
  • Build momentum gradually through repeated sections rather than hitting full volume immediately; let the arrangement's architecture do the work.
  • Consider staging options if your space allows it. Albrecht's background with choral movement suggests the piece can be enhanced by intentional blocking or simple choreography.

How to use it

Close your summer pops concert or Independence Day program with this piece. It pairs well with lighter, shorter works earlier in the program and gives your audience a strong send-off. The optional band arrangement also lets you use it as a final number if your ensemble includes both choir and band members.

Skills your students will build

  • Blending voices with instrumental accompaniment
  • Sustaining energy through repeated melodic and harmonic patterns
  • Reading and performing with band accompaniment
  • Interpreting patriotic music with contemporary arranging choices

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