Seven Feet of Snow: 2-Part (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo
Music by Sally K. Albrecht
Item: 00-PO-0002104
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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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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0002104
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has built a distinctive career at the intersection of choral music and movement pedagogy, composing and conducting across the full spectrum of educational settings. Her output spans more than 600 choral publications and 75 larger works for stage, all while earning ASCAP recognition annually since 1987. She spent over thirty years shaping choral repertoire as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers, including Alfred Music, and has led honor choirs at venues ranging from Lincoln Center to The Kennedy Center.
Albrecht 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 taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. She served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Omicron Delta Kappa and received their "Pillar of Leadership" award, as well as Distinguished Alumna Awards from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College. She and her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse, live in North Carolina.
Why we love this
Albrecht has engineered every element here for young singers to succeed: the verse-chorus structure repeats effortlessly, the two-part writing sits naturally in developing voices, and the staging directions printed directly above the music lines eliminate the need to flip between score and choreography notes. The result is a piece that teaches itself while keeping singers engaged and moving.
What to expect
The piece radiates a carefree, celebratory energy perfect for winter programming. Bright, bouncy rhythms and uncomplicated melodies create an infectious optimism, while the built-in movement keeps performers physically engaged and the audience entertained.
Who it's for
Young treble choirs (middle school, upper elementary, or youth choir) with limited or no prior experience reading music notation. The 2-part writing and straightforward form make it accessible for singers building ensemble awareness and basic part independence without overwhelming them technically.
How to get the most out of it
- Assign the optional opening solo to a confident singer who can establish the playful, bouncy tone before the choir enters; this spotlight moment often motivates less experienced singers to commit fully when their turn comes.
- Use the recorded accompaniment during rehearsals to lock in the rhythmic bounce, particularly in sections where movement and singing happen simultaneously.
- Block the staging suggestions gradually, starting with the verse movement patterns before layering in the more complex choreography during the chorus.
- Keep the energy consistent throughout by rehearsing the repeated sections with the same vocal freshness each time; younger singers tend to lose shape on material they know well.
How to use it
Program this as a crowd-pleasing opener or closer for winter or holiday concerts when you want to showcase your younger choristers in a piece with genuine theatrical appeal. It works equally well as a springboard for a thematic winter concert or as an energetic transition piece between more substantial choral selections.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in 2-part harmony with confidence and blend
- Reading simple repeated verse-chorus song structure
- Coordinating singing with choreographed movement
- Sustained rhythmic accuracy in patterns with repeated motives
- Building confidence in young singers through accessible, success-oriented repertoire