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Wakati wa Amani: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

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Wakati wa Amani: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Wakati wa Amani: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

(A Time of Peace -- Swahili)

Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht

Item: 00-27377
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In any language, peace is a beautiful thing. Perform this African-style rhythmic number for a great cross-cultural addition to any concert or festival. The text alternates between English and Swahili, with a pronunciation guide/translation included in the publication. "Peace be with you, my friend, until we meet again." Choreography featured on "Razzamatazz!" DVD (item 00-27430).

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081296371
SKU: 00-27377

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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, both as a prolific composer and as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers. Her catalog exceeds 600 choral works plus 75 larger songbooks and musicals, all while maintaining an active schedule conducting honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center. A recipient of the ASCAP Special Music Award annually since 1987, she is particularly celebrated for her distinctive integration of movement and staging into choral performance.

Albrecht holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A., Music and Theater, 1976), the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979), and has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. She received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College in 2021, and served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society. She lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with her husband, composer and arranger Jay Althouse.

Why we love this

Albrecht writes choral music that moves bodies as readily as it moves voices. This piece channels authentic African rhythmic energy into a 3-part SAB texture that remains singable for developing choirs while delivering genuine cross-cultural substance and the built-in choreography makes it a standout choice when your program needs both musical integrity and visual impact.

What to expect

Wakati wa Amani pulses with African rhythmic vitality and warmth, moving between English and Swahili with the ease of friends greeting in multiple languages. The piece radiates goodwill and connection, creating a moment of genuine celebration in any concert setting.

Who it's for

Mixed choirs of all ability levels seeking meaningful multicultural repertoire that engages both singers and audiences. This works especially well for middle school through adult community choirs that value performance as a full-bodied experience rather than a standing concert.

How to get the most out of it

  • Prioritize the Swahili pronunciation from the included guide during early rehearsals; accurate intonation of unfamiliar vowels and consonants will anchor the singers' confidence in the text.
  • Keep the rhythmic drive steady and propulsive rather than pushing for speed; this style depends on groove and ensemble precision, not tempo extremes.
  • Integrate the choreography gradually into rehearsals once voice parts are secure; the movement should feel natural to the singers, not imposed over singing that requires excessive concentration.

How to use it

Place this as a program closer or as the centerpiece of a concert segment celebrating global music and voices. Its combination of accessibility, cultural authenticity, and built-in visual interest makes it equally valuable as a festival showcase piece or a concert highlight that shifts the energy and brings audiences into a shared sense of joy.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in a non-English language with accurate pronunciation and intonation
  • Performing complex rhythmic patterns that sit between traditional Western meter and African polyrhythmic sensibility
  • Coordinating voice parts with choreographed movement
  • Sustaining ensemble cohesion across SAB texture with independence in each part

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