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Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow!: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow!: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht

Item: 00-45679

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Feel the excitement that comes with the first flakes of the year. A bright, cheery, Broadway-style melody is echoed back and forth in this sure-to-be-a-hit show tune. Pair with choreography from the When We Sing! DVD to bring the house down!

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081514185
SKU: 00-45679

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over three decades as a composer, conductor, and clinician with particular expertise in choral movement and staging. A consistent ASCAP award recipient since 1987, she has seen more than 600 choral pieces and 75 larger works published, conducted honor choirs at major venues including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and served as Director of School Choral and Vocal Publications for Alfred Music. Her education spans music and theater: a B.A. from Rollins College in Music and Theater (1976), an M.A. in Drama from the University of Miami (1977), and an M.M. in Accompanying from the same institution (1979).

Albrecht's career reflects deep investment in music education and leadership. She has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College, and chaired the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, earning 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. She resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.

Why we love this

Albrecht's gift for Broadway-style melody combined with her signature approach to choral movement makes this piece a natural program-closer that builds visible excitement in your singers and genuine delight in your audience. The antiphonal writing creates a playful call-and-response energy that keeps the ensemble engaged throughout, while the winter theme gives you perfect seasonal timing without requiring elaborate production.

What to expect

Pure joy and infectious energy. The Broadway-style melody bounces with optimism, while the antiphonal writing creates a playful conversation between sections that mirrors the arrival of fresh snow. It's the musical equivalent of throwing open a window to watch the first flakes fall, full of wonder and warmth.

Who it's for

Choral directors working with mixed ensembles or treble choirs who want a high-energy, audience-pleasing number with built-in movement potential. This works equally well for holiday concerts, winter festivals, or any program needing a show-stopping finale that energizes both singers and listeners.

How to get the most out of it

  • Bring out the brightness in the top line by having treble voices lead the melodic phrases; this ensures the cheerful quality cuts through the rhythm section accompaniment.
  • Work the antiphonal exchanges with crisp articulation so the back-and-forth feels conversational and spontaneous rather than mechanical.
  • Coordinate movement cues carefully with the SoundTrax accompaniment during rehearsal; the recorded tempo provides the anchor for any staging or choreography you add.
  • Balance the homophonic sections by checking that lower voices sustain their harmonic foundation without overshadowing the melody line.

How to use it

Position this as a concert closer when you want maximum audience engagement and visible delight from your singers. The winter theme anchors it in seasonal programming, but the theatrical nature and movement potential make it ideal for a holiday show, winter assembly performance, or any concert where you need a contemporary, entertaining finale that leaves the audience smiling.

Skills your students will build

  • Executing clear antiphonal (call-and-response) singing with ensemble precision
  • Coordinating vocal line with movement and staging cues
  • Singing with bright vowel placement and crisp articulation in a contemporary style
  • Responding to recorded accompaniment for rhythmic accuracy and tempo consistency
  • Balancing melody and harmony parts in homophonic textures

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