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One World: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

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One World: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

One World: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

In Harmony

Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Item: 00-38032
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A stirring text combined with solid choral writing make this an ideal choice for concerts and festivals. A dramatic choral work, full of strength, power, and determination. "We are one world with one dream, and when we sing together peace and harmony is the theme." Featured on Lift Me Up! choral movement DVD (00-38171). Check this out! https://leapingbrain.com/modshop/product/?shop=9&product=5659

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081425047
SKU: 00-38032

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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 Alfred Music and continuing as a prolific composer whose works number over 600 published pieces. Her expertise spans choral writing, conducting, and movement integration, fields in which she has led clinics and honor choirs at major venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center. An annual ASCAP Special Music Award recipient since 1987, she holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A., Music and Theater, 1976), the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), and has served on the faculties of Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College.

Albrecht's recognition extends beyond composition to institutional leadership and mentorship. She chaired the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and received their Pillar of Leadership award. In 2021, the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College both honored her with Distinguished Alumna Awards. She collaborates regularly with composer and arranger Jay Althouse, and together they continue to develop choral music that integrates text, staging, and movement for educational and performance contexts.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse craft choral writing that feels immediate and purposeful without sacrificing musicality. The message of unity and peace gives students genuine material to believe in while singing, and the inclusion of movement and staging transforms a concert moment into something memorable and engaging for audiences of all ages.

What to expect

Strength and optimism course through this piece, propelled by a unifying message that feels both personal and collective. The writing has an almost anthemic quality, lifting singers and listeners alike with the conviction that harmony and peace are within reach.

Who it's for

This octavo works for middle school, high school, and community choirs seeking an uplifting secular piece with genuine dramatic arc. It's equally suited to concert programming and festival competition, offering text that resonates with student singers while remaining accessible for mixed voicing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Commit fully to the dramatic arc. This piece builds from determination to celebratory power, so shape your phrasing to honor that trajectory rather than treating all sections with equal intensity.
  • Integrate the staging and movement suggestions from the score. The physicality deepens the text's meaning and keeps singers emotionally connected throughout the performance.
  • Anchor your SAB blend by having solid support in the middle (alto) line. Clean voice leading in the alto part creates clarity and allows the soprano and baritone lines to soar without muddiness.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment in rehearsal as a reference, but pull it away during final preparations so your choir owns the harmonic foundation and learns to listen to each other.

How to use it

Position this as a powerful finale or centerpiece rather than an opener. Its thematic weight and dynamic range make it ideal for closing a concert on a note of hope, or pairing it with complementary secular works in a program that explores themes of unity and social connection.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining musical energy across longer phrases while maintaining text clarity
  • Balancing three-part harmony with attention to voice leading and blend
  • Integrating movement and staging with vocal performance without losing musical focus
  • Building ensemble unity through a piece with strong unifying text

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