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Trouble!: 2-Part / SSA Choral Octavo

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Trouble!: 2-Part / SSA Choral Octavo

Trouble!: 2-Part / SSA Choral Octavo

Traditional Spirituals / arr. Sally K. Albrecht

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Don't miss this inventive and appealing combination of two favorite spirituals. This effective arrangement will be easy to put together, as it features strong counterlines, easy-to-sing harmonies, and a rousing closing descant. Featured on "Reaching for the Stars" choral movement DVD 00-39928. Check this out! https://leapingbrain.com/modshop/product/?shop=9&product=5693

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081444673
SKU: 00-39806

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About the Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over four decades as a composer, arranger, conductor, and educator. Since 1987, she has been a consistent recipient of the ASCAP Special Music Award, with more than 600 choral publications and 75 full-length musicals and songbooks in print. Her work extends into the classroom through her long tenure directing school choral and vocal publications for major educational publishers, most recently at Alfred Music, and through conducting appearances at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center.

Albrecht holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976), the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), and has taught at Oakland University in Michigan, Jersey City State College in New Jersey, and Meredith College in North Carolina. Her contributions to music education and leadership earned her the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College in 2021, as well as the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society's "Pillar of Leadership" award. She resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Why we love this

Albrecht's signature strength with choral movement and staging shines in this octavo. The arrangement pairs two spirituals into a single, cohesive piece without sacrificing either melody's dignity or the driving energy they deserve. What makes this particularly director-friendly is the accessibility paired with harmonic sophistication: your singers will feel the arrangement work around them, not above them.

What to expect

Two beloved spirituals unfold with warmth and conviction, their melodies rising and overlapping like voices in conversation. The harmonies feel inevitable rather than forced; they support the text and emotion while staying singable across a range of voice maturity.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for any choir with a mix of experienced and developing singers. The 2-Part and SSA voicings make it accessible to middle school treble choirs, high school mixed ensembles transitioning to SSA repertoire, and community choirs seeking straightforward yet musically rewarding spirituals.

How to get the most out of it

  • Bring out the counterlines between parts. These create the arrangement's texture and keep singers engaged even when they're not carrying the primary melody.
  • The rousing descant at the close needs clear independence from the main voicing below. Mark it in rehearsal so singers understand it's a separate musical statement, not a doubling.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the groove early, especially for the transitions between spiritual themes. This anchors singers who might feel the structural shift.
  • Explore the movement and staging suggestions included in the octavo. Albrecht wrote them in deliberately; they enhance the spiritual character without requiring theatrical expertise.

How to use it

Program this as the anchor of a spiritual-focused set or as the closing statement in a concert celebrating American choral traditions. The rousing descant makes it an excellent bridge between a quieter ballad and a final celebratory piece, giving audiences a moment of collective energy.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing countermelodies while maintaining ensemble blend
  • Executing clean harmonic transitions between two separate melodies
  • Coordinating movement and staging with vocal performance
  • Interpreting spiritual repertoire with authenticity and respect

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