Sing Gloria!: TB Choral Octavo
Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht
Item: 00-PO-0003314
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Description
With contrapuntal counterlines and vocal parts limited to one octave each, this simple Latin text setting makes it easy for two-part treble and men's groups to impress. An optional trumpet part (included in the publication) heightens the stately feel. Staging suggestions on With a Song!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0003314
Instrumentation:
Opt. Trumpet
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music publishing and pedagogy for more than thirty years, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers and later as a sought-after clinician and conductor. Her catalog of over 600 choral works and 75 songbooks and musicals reflects a deep commitment to accessible, engaging writing that serves singers at every level. She has conducted honor choirs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and has received the ASCAP Special Music Award annually since 1987.
Albrecht earned degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976) and the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979). She has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. Her leadership extends beyond composition; she served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and received their "Pillar of Leadership" award. In 2021, both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College honored her with Distinguished Alumna awards. She lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.
Why we love this
Albrecht writes specifically for the mixed ensemble that needs repertoire that sounds polished without demanding impossible ranges or ranges or technical gymnastics. The contrapuntal lines create musical sophistication while keeping both parts comfortably within one octave, and the optional trumpet part lets you program this at the formal concert or the casual assembly without changing the core work.
What to expect
The piece carries a formal, processional dignity enhanced by its contrapuntal writing. The Latin text and optional trumpet lend a ceremonial quality that feels both contemporary and timeless, inviting singers to move with intention and purpose.
Who it's for
This work suits treble choirs, men's ensembles, and mixed groups looking for accessible two-part repertoire that respects singers' range limitations while delivering genuine musical interest. Directors seeking secular Latin texts with straightforward staging will find this especially practical for festivals, formal concerts, or community performances.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic top line in the treble voices with the counterline below so both parts maintain clarity rather than having one line dominate.
- Rehearse the trumpet independently from the singers first to ensure the optional part doesn't bury the vocal harmony when combined.
- Use the staging suggestions provided to add visual movement that reinforces the stately character and engages the audience beyond the music alone.
How to use it
Program this as a stately centerpiece in a concert celebrating Latin texts or secular choral works, or pair it with other two-part pieces to showcase your ensemble's ability to balance multiple melodic lines. The movement and staging elements make it ideal for hybrid concert-theater contexts where you want to engage the audience visually as well as musically.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and balancing contrapuntal lines in two-part texture
- Singing accurately within a limited octave range while maintaining musicality
- Coordinating ensemble singing with optional instrumental accompaniment
- Performing with intentional movement and stagecraft