One Candle Lights the Way: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
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Description
A lovely seasonal ballad with a secular, "peace" text making it ideal for any holiday concert (though it could be performed almost any time of year). The gentle melody is perfectly suited to the simple, yet meaningful text, which is in the tradition of popular "light one candle" songs.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0006491
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music education for over three decades, serving as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers, including Alfred Music. A prolific composer with more than 600 choral works and 75 songbooks and musicals in print, she has received the ASCAP Special Music Award annually since 1987 and has conducted honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center.
Albrecht holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976), the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977, and M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), and has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. She received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College in 2021, and served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.
Why we love this
Albrecht and Althouse have created a piece that feels both contemporary and timeless, drawing on the familiar "light one candle" tradition while offering something genuinely fresh for holiday programming. The secular text about peace works across multiple celebrations (Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa) without compromise or awkwardness, giving you flexibility in concert planning. Two-part writing that's accessible yet musically substantial ensures singers of varying experience levels can own the piece.
What to expect
Warmth and quiet hope define this ballad. The melody unfolds gently, carrying a message of peace and light that feels both intimate and universally resonant, creating space for singers to connect genuinely with the text and with one another.
Who it's for
This octavo works beautifully for developing choirs, community choruses, and church choirs seeking meaningful seasonal repertoire that doesn't rely on complex arrangements or large ensembles. The two-part writing makes it accessible for singers new to choral music while remaining musically rewarding enough to hold the attention of more experienced performers.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the gentle melody breathe; resist the urge to rush. This piece's power lies in its simplicity, so generous phrasing and careful attention to vowel shapes will reveal the emotional depth.
- Balance the two parts so neither dominates. In unison passages, blend the voices into a single unified sound; in divided sections, maintain independence while preserving harmonic cohesion.
- Shape the text with intention. Each phrase about light and peace carries weight, so inflect the lyrics naturally rather than mechanically.
How to use it
Position this as a moment of reflection in a holiday concert, either as a standalone piece or paired with other works exploring themes of light and unity. Its secular text and accessible scoring make it an ideal bridge between different traditions and audience expectations in a diverse community setting.
Skills your students will build
- Singing exposed two-part harmony with clear voice independence
- Shaping lyrical melodies with attention to text expression
- Blending unison passages while maintaining individual vocal quality
- Understanding secular choral literature across cultural and religious contexts