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Our Annual Christmas Pageant: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

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Our Annual Christmas Pageant: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

A 25-Minute Musical, Celebrating the Traditional Christmas Story

By Sally K. Albrecht / orch. Tim Hayden

Level: K & up

Item: 00-A-00015543

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Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015543

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht brings three decades of experience shaping choral music for young singers and school programs. A prolific composer with over 600 published works and numerous larger musicals in print, she has received the ASCAP Special Music Award annually since 1987 and conducted honor choirs at major venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center. Her leadership in educational music publishing at Alfred Music established her as a trusted voice in selecting and creating repertoire that works in real classrooms.

Educated at Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976) and the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), Albrecht has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. Her work emphasizes choral movement and accessibility, a philosophy evident across her extensive catalog. In 2021, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Hayden have crafted a musical that respects what young singers can actually do while keeping rehearsals efficient and joyful. The SoundTrax accompaniment tracks remove the barrier of finding a skilled accompanist, letting you focus entirely on directing and shaping the choir's sound rather than managing piano parts.

What to expect

A warm, singable celebration of the Christmas season with the energy and accessibility that keeps young performers engaged from rehearsal through curtain. The music feels festive without demanding vocal maturity, and the inclusion of choreography invites full-body participation.

Who it's for

This musical works for elementary choirs and young singers in grades K and up who need a classroom-friendly December performance. Directors seeking a low-pressure option that combines singing, movement, and storytelling will find this particularly valuable when rehearsal time is limited.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use the SoundTrax accompaniment to establish tempos and cueing points early; this frees your rehearsal time for ensemble blend and clarity of text.
  • Balance the recorded tracks at a level that supports without overpowering young voices; test levels in your actual performance space during dress rehearsal.
  • Layer choreography cues with the accompaniment during rehearsals so singers internalize the relationship between their movement and the music.

How to use it

Position this as your winter concert centerpiece or holiday assembly performance. It works equally well as a complete standalone program or integrated into a longer evening that includes instrumental selections or readings.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing simple melodic lines with age-appropriate range
  • Following a recorded accompaniment while maintaining independent vocal parts
  • Connecting choreography with sung text and musical phrasing
  • Ensemble blend and balance across multiple voice groups
  • Performance confidence in a narrative-driven context

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