Seven Feet of Snow: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

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Seven Feet of Snow: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

Name: Seven Feet of Snow: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-16391
Price: 2.25 USD
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Music by Sally K. Albrecht

Item: 00-16391

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A bright and bouncy winter number composed expressly for 2-part treble choirs. Includes easy-to-teach staging suggestions in the publication (right above each line of music). Simple, repeated verse-chorus form makes learning simple for young singers. Easy 2-part writing. Optional opening solo can feature a special singer.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

UPC: 038081142999

SKU: 00-16391

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music education for over three decades, serving as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers, including Alfred Music. A prolific composer and clinician, she has written more than 600 choral works and 75 larger musicals and songbooks, many of which have become staples in school music programs. Her work with choral movement and staging has made her a sought-after clinician at festivals nationwide, from Lincoln Center to Carnegie Hall to The Kennedy Center.

Albrecht's contributions to music education have been recognized consistently since 1987, when she began receiving the annual ASCAP Special Music Award. She holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976), the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977, and 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.

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Why we love this

Albrecht's staging directions embedded directly above each line make movement instruction invisible and effortless; your singers learn choreography at the same moment they're learning the music, eliminating separate rehearsal time. The verse-chorus structure repeats just enough to build confidence without becoming tedious, and the optional solo opener gives you flexibility to feature a developing vocalist or keep it ensemble-driven depending on your group's needs.

What to expect

This is winter music with personality: cheerful and playful rather than reverent, with the kind of bouncy rhythm that invites movement and keeps young singers smiling through rehearsals. The repeated verse-chorus structure creates a sense of recognition and mastery, letting singers feel the satisfaction of nailing something quickly.

Who it's for

Young treble choirs and developing singers benefit most from this piece. The easy 2-part writing keeps harmonic demands low while the movement element keeps engagement high. It's ideal for choirs ages 8-13 or any treble ensemble building confidence in ensemble singing and basic choreography.

How to get the most out of it

Teach the staging suggestions in context rather than separately. As singers learn each phrase, they simultaneously absorb the movement cue printed above it, creating muscle memory alongside vocal lines.
Keep energy consistent from verse to chorus. The "bright and bouncy" character lives in rhythmic precision and vocal lift, not in sudden dynamic shifts.
If using the optional opening solo, select a singer comfortable with simplicity and clear diction. The spotlight moment should feel conversational, not formal.

How to use it

Program this during winter concerts as a bright, accessible opener that immediately establishes an upbeat tone. The included staging makes it visually engaging for family audiences, giving younger singers a memorable performance opportunity without complex choreography demands. It works equally well as a standalone assembly piece or community event number.

Skills your students will build

Simple 2-part harmony and voice independence
Coordinating movement with singing and staying rhythmically aligned while staging
Memorization through repetitive form (verse-chorus structure)
Stage presence and confidence in performance with audience awareness