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Turn the Lights On!: 2-Part (with Opt. Flashlight Choreography) Choral Octavo

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Turn the Lights On!: 2-Part (with Opt. Flashlight Choreography) Choral Octavo

Turn the Lights On!: 2-Part (with Opt. Flashlight Choreography) Choral Octavo

Music by Sally K. Albrecht

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The perfect 2-beat opener for any concert. Includes optional "flashlight" choreography by Sally Albrecht. Independent counter-lines are a wonderful tool for teaching part singing. The SoundTrax is great and adds a real "opening night" feel. "Turn the lights on, pull the curtain up, put a smile on, watch the room light up." And just watch your singers light up, too!

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Turn the Lights On!: 2-Part (with Opt. Flashlight Choreography) Choral Octavo comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081024370
SKU: 00-11385

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music education for over three decades, serving as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers, including Alfred Music. A prolific composer with more than 600 published works and 75 larger stage productions in print, she has earned the ASCAP Special Music Award annually since 1987 and conducted honor choirs at 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, and M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), and has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. She is perhaps best known for integrating movement into choral performance, creating work that brings singers physically and emotionally into their music. In 2021, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College.

Why we love this

Albrecht designed this octavo with genuine understanding of what works in live performance: a high-energy opening that captures an audience's immediate attention. The optional flashlight choreography moves beyond gimmick territory because it's fully integrated into the musical structure, and the independent counter-lines give your singers something real to sing rather than simple unison.

What to expect

Bright, celebratory, and purposefully theatrical. The piece channels opening night energy with its straightforward message about turning lights on and lifting spirits, creating an infectious sense of occasion that transfers directly to the audience.

Who it's for

Any choir director seeking an immediate, high-impact opening number that leaves audiences smiling. This works equally well for middle school, high school, and community choirs looking to set a celebratory tone for a concert.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish clear visual cues with your flashlights before the concert (test them during dress rehearsal to ensure batteries are reliable and beams are visible from the back of the house).
  • Balance the two vocal lines by rehearsing them separately first, then gradually bringing singers together once each line is rhythmically and melodically secure.
  • Lean into the theatrical energy of the piece; singers should deliver the text with genuine excitement and conviction, not as a novelty number.
  • Use the SoundTrax accompaniment during rehearsals to establish the infectious tempo and energy your singers need to match in performance.

How to use it

Program this as your concert opener to grab attention before the audience has fully settled in. The novelty element and movement work best early in the show when audiences are most engaged and attentive; it also sets an energetic, positive tone that allows you to program more introspective pieces later without losing momentum.

Skills your students will build

  • Part independence through independent counter-lines
  • Rhythmic precision in 2-beat meters
  • Integration of movement with singing
  • Confidence performing in front of an audience
  • Diction clarity in a fast-paced, rhythmic piece

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