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Season of Peace (Dona Nobis Pacem): 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Season of Peace (Dona Nobis Pacem): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Season of Peace (Dona Nobis Pacem): 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-17754
Price: 2.25 USD
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Music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Item: 00-17754

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This subtle and lovely choral work is designed to close your December concerts. Simple blessing for the holiday season incorporates the famous "Dona Nobis Pacem" canon.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081157948

SKU: 00-17754

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for decades as a composer, conductor, and clinician with a distinctive focus on incorporating movement into choral performance. Since 1987, she has been a consistent recipient of the ASCAP Special Music Award, and her catalog includes more than 600 choral publications alongside 75 full-length songbooks and musicals. She has led honor choirs at major venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and spent over 30 years directing choral, vocal, and elementary music publications for leading educational publishers, most recently as Director of School Choral Publications at Alfred Music.

Albrecht earned her B.A. in Music and Theater from Rollins College in 1976, then pursued advanced study at the University of Miami, where she completed an M.A. in Drama and an M.M. in Accompanying. She has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. Her collaborative partnership with composer and arranger Jay Althouse has produced numerous works for educational choirs. In recognition of her contributions to music and leadership, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College in 2021.

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Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse craft a piece that respects the intelligence of young singers while delivering genuine musical substance. The integration of the beloved "Dona Nobis Pacem" canon gives singers a connection to an ancient tradition, and the simple yet elegant setting ensures every voice feels the importance of the moment without requiring advanced technical demands. This is exactly the kind of closing number that leaves audiences moved rather than merely entertained.

What to expect

There's a contemplative warmth throughout this piece, a sense of sincerity and reflection rather than theatrical celebration. The familiar canon provides comfort and familiarity, while the surrounding harmonic writing adds depth and emotional resonance that makes the familiar sound newly discovered.

Who it's for

This octavo works well for middle school, high school, and community choirs seeking a meaningful December closer that doesn't demand extensive vocal maturity or technical preparation. The 2-part voicing makes it accessible to mixed ensembles of varying ability while maintaining artistic credibility, and its gentle nature suits groups preparing holiday concerts on a condensed rehearsal schedule.

How to get the most out of it

Introduce the "Dona Nobis Pacem" melody in isolation before adding harmonic complexity so singers understand the historical context of what they're singing.
Balance the two parts carefully in rehearsal; resist letting one part dominate, as the work's effectiveness depends on blend and equality of voices.
Take time with phrasing to let the text about peace breathe; resist the urge to rush through the piece despite its accessible range and rhythm.

How to use it

Position this as your final selection on a December concert, allowing it to send audiences out with a sense of unity and reflection. It pairs naturally with other seasonal repertoire but stands equally well as the sole choral offering in a concert that includes instrumental or small ensemble music, effectively bringing the entire program into focus with its message.