Sanctus: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
By Sally K. Albrecht
Item: 00-PO-0005540
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A one-octave melody, imitative textures, independent vocal parts, and an accessible Latin text make this an ideal selection for developing choirs. Emphasize pure vowels and legato phrasing to highlight the beauty of this gorgeous setting. Simply stunning.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0005540
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music education for over thirty years, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at Alfred Music and continuing as a sought-after composer and clinician. Her catalog exceeds 600 published choral works, along with 75 songbooks and musicals, and she has been recognized annually by ASCAP for her contributions since 1987. She has conducted honor choirs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, bringing her distinctive approach to choral movement and pedagogy to singers across the country.
Albrecht 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 at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. In 2021, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College, where she serves on the Board of Trustees. She resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.
Why we love this
Albrecht writes with the developing choir in mind, balancing musical integrity with achievable vocal writing. The imitative textures keep all three parts engaged without overwhelming singers still building independence, and the one-octave melodic range sits comfortably across the SAB spread. This is the kind of piece that sounds more sophisticated than it is to sing, rewarding careful rehearsal with genuine beauty.
What to expect
Reverent and luminous, this setting captures the majesty of the Sanctus through elegant imitative writing that feels timeless without demanding virtuosity. The one-octave melody sits naturally across the range, creating warmth and accessibility that encourages singers to invest fully in the legato line and pure vowel formation.
Who it's for
This octavo suits intermediate treble-heavy choirs or mixed ensembles working on their first Latin sacred texts and independent voice parts. It works equally well for singers in grades 6-12 or adults taking on modest four-part challenges.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape phrases toward longer note values rather than toward the bar line; this Latin text responds beautifully to sustained, lyrical phrasing that lets the words breathe.
- Prioritize vowel consistency across all three parts in unison or imitative sections. Pure vowels in 'Sanctus' and 'Hosanna' create a unified, blended sound.
- Balance the independent parts by having each section (soprano, alto, bass) anchor their line before layering the other parts in rehearsal. Imitative writing demands clarity from each voice.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or closer for a sacred music concert, or pair it with other shorter Latin texts to build a thematic set on the Ordinary. It also serves as an ideal festival selection where developing choirs benefit from a piece that demonstrates musicality and text awareness without excessive technical demands.
Skills your students will build
- Independent voice part singing in three-part mixed voicing
- Imitative texture following and part independence
- Latin text pronunciation and sustained legato phrasing
- Blended vowel formation across the choir
- Reading music on a grand staff with three distinct parts