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One Song, Many Voices: SATB (with Opt. Sign Language) Choral Octavo

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One Song, Many Voices: SATB (with Opt. Sign Language) Choral Octavo

One Song, Many Voices: SATB (with Opt. Sign Language) Choral Octavo

Music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

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Empowering. Courageous. Timely. This soulful gospel number from the beloved songwriting team of Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse will inspire your students to their musical and personal best. "I believe in the spirit of man, I believe we can can make a difference, yes, we can." Move your audience with the optional sign language (included in the publication) and the powerful SoundTrax. Featured on "On with the Show!" video, #21799.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081211428
SKU: 00-21748

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over three decades, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers and now as a prolific composer in her own right. Her catalog exceeds 600 choral works and 75 musicals, complemented by consistent recognition from ASCAP since 1987. She has led honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and her expertise in choral movement has influenced how music educators approach physicality and expression in rehearsal.

Albrecht holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976), the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama and M.M. in Accompanying), and has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. She has served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College in 2021. She resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina, where she collaborates frequently with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse craft text and melody that resonate far beyond the choir room. The message of collective agency ("I believe we can make a difference") carries weight without preaching, and the gospel idiom gives singers permission to invest emotionally. Directors will appreciate how the sign language integration opens the piece to multiple modes of expression and deepens the performance's impact on audiences.

What to expect

Uplifting and grounded. The gospel language and rhythm create an infectious forward motion, while the text centers listeners on something larger than themselves. There is joy here, but also quiet determination—the sound of people standing together and meaning it.

Who it's for

Secondary choirs (middle and high school) and community/adult choirs seeking repertoire with immediate relevance and emotional accessibility. This works equally well for groups new to gospel style and experienced ensembles looking for a contemporary sacred piece that can frame meaningful concerts or milestone events.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening to build conviction gradually; resist the urge to hit full intensity immediately. Let the message unfold as the singers commit to its truth.
  • If incorporating sign language, rehearse it early and separately before combining it with singing. Coordinate with any student or staff interpreters well in advance.
  • Use the SoundTrax recording to establish the groove and energy, but encourage singers to listen to each other in sections rather than locking onto the track. This keeps the performance alive and connected.
  • Emphasize the rhythmic precision in the gospel style without losing the warmth. Crisp attacks and releases will make the message land harder.

How to use it

Reserve this for occasions where singers and audience need to leave feeling galvanized. Graduation concerts, peace and unity celebrations, and benefit performances all become more powerful when this piece anchors the program. It works beautifully as a finale that sends the audience out with purpose rather than merely applause.

Skills your students will build

  • Gospel rhythmic vocabulary and phrasing (syncopation, call-and-response, swing feel)
  • Choral blend and intonation in four-part SATB harmony
  • Expressive musicality tied to textual meaning and social context
  • Coordination of singing with optional sign language
  • Stylistic confidence in sacred vernacular music

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