Shalom!: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Arr. Sally K. Albrecht
Item: 00-PO-0006514
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0006514
More about this title
About the Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over three decades, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers and now as a prolific composer and arranger with more than 600 choral works in print. Her contributions to the field have earned her an annual ASCAP Special Music Award since 1987, recognition that reflects both the breadth of her output and the esteem of her peers. Beyond the page, she has conducted honor choirs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and her advocacy for choral movement has influenced how music educators approach performance with their ensembles.
Albrecht studied music and theater at Rollins College, then earned advanced degrees in drama and accompanying from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. She has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College, and served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, receiving their "Pillar of Leadership" award. 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.
Why we love this
Albrecht's arrangement captures the warmth and simplicity of a folk tradition while leaving room for your singers to shine. The 2-part writing is genuinely elegant, neither oversimplified nor cluttered, and it sits comfortably in the middle voices where most middle and high school choirs sound their best. This is the kind of piece that builds ensemble confidence while teaching real musicianship.
What to expect
"Shalom!" radiates quiet dignity and community. The folk melody carries a gentle hopefulness, and Albrecht's arrangement frames it with respect rather than embellishment, letting the familiar tune do most of the work. Singing it feels like joining a tradition that spans generations.
Who it's for
Middle and high school choirs looking for accessible repertoire with cultural substance will find exactly what they need here. This arrangement is equally valuable for treble choirs, unchanged choirs, or any ensemble seeking warm, straightforward material that deepens their connection to world music traditions.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the legit folk quality of the melody; resist the urge to oversell the arrangement. The power comes from clarity and sincerity, not from added dynamics or interpretive flourishes.
- Balance the two parts equally in early rehearsals so both lines feel equally important. Many singers in the lower part will naturally sing softer, so dial up their confidence during warm-up.
- If you use the recorded accompaniment, have singers listen to it once or twice before learning their parts. It anchors the style and makes the folk origin audible.
- The piece works beautifully with gentle, legit tone. Avoid heavy vibrato or chest voice in younger singers; encourage them toward a floating, resonant middle voice.
How to use it
Program this as a bridge between your concert's heavier repertoire and a moment of reflection or celebration. It pairs well with other multicultural selections and works beautifully as the opener for a program centered on world cultures, holiday themes, or interfaith celebration. The modest length and warm character also make it an ideal encore.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining independent lines in 2-part texture
- Singing with legit, resonant tone in the middle register
- Sustaining tone without vibrato or tension
- Listening to and blending with accompaniment
- Understanding and honoring folk music traditions