Sing a New Song: 1st Trombone: Choral SoundPax
Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht
Item: 00-PC-0015374_TN1
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Description
This rhythmic song of joy will be easy to assemble for general or holiday concerts, school or church. Written with vocal echoes, a counterpoint "Cantate Domino" section, and a mixture of Latin and English texts.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
20
SKU:
00-PC-0015374_TN1
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for more than three decades, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at Alfred Music, then as a prolific composer and clinician working directly with choirs across the country. Her catalog includes over 600 published works, along with 75 larger songbooks and musicals, and she has been recognized annually by ASCAP for her contributions since 1987. She has conducted honor choirs at major venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, bringing her distinctive approach to choral movement and accessible writing to thousands of singers.
Albrecht 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. She served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and received their Pillar of Leadership award. In 2021, she was honored with the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College, where she sits on the Board of Trustees. She lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.
Why we love this
Albrecht writes music that actually works in real rehearsals. The combination of vocal echoes and a Latin counterpoint section ("Cantate Domino") gives students meaningful ensemble work without overwhelming the part-writing, while the mixed English and Latin text keeps things fresh and engaging. It's the kind of piece that feels substantial without requiring months of rehearsal time.
What to expect
A celebration that moves. The rhythm drives forward with genuine joy, and the layering of English and Latin text, combined with the echo techniques, creates a sense of voices building and responding to one another. There's lightness here alongside substance, making it feel both festive and intentional.
Who it's for
General choirs preparing holiday or seasonal concerts who want a piece with both structural interest and accessibility. Works equally well for school choirs, church ensembles, and community groups looking for music that doesn't require specialized vocal training but still engages singers with real compositional craft.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the vocal echo sections as call-and-response opportunities; let the first group establish the musical idea clearly before the echo enters, so the textural effect lands with impact.
- Balance the "Cantate Domino" counterpoint carefully so both the Latin section and the English text line remain audible; rehearse these sections separately first, then layer them gradually.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish steady tempo and support ensemble confidence during early rehearsals, then gradually reduce reliance on it as internal rhythm strengthens.
- Shape the dynamics to reflect the joy in the text; this piece thrives on energy and lift, so encourage singers to sustain that rhythmic forward motion through longer phrases.
How to use it
Program this as a strong opener or closer for holiday concerts where you want something warm and energetic without being overly sentimental. Its manageable length and assembly time make it ideal for mixed programs that balance sacred works with secular repertoire, or use it as the anchoring piece in a concert focused on songs of celebration and faith.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in two-part or multi-part texture with independence
- Coordinating rhythm and melody in call-and-response patterns
- Latin diction and phrasing
- Balance and blend in layered vocal writing
- Sustaining ensemble rhythm in rhythmic, energetic music