Wakati wa Amani (A Time of Peace - Swahili): 2-Part Choral Octavo
(A Time of Peace -- Swahili)
Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0000394
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over three decades, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at major educational publishers and now as a prolific composer in her own right. Her catalog includes more than 600 choral works and 75 full-length musicals, all while maintaining an active career as a conductor and clinician. An ASCAP Special Music Award recipient every year since 1987, she has led honor choirs 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, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. She is particularly renowned for integrating movement and staging into choral performance, a signature element throughout her compositional work. A Cleveland native now based in North Carolina, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both her alma maters in 2021 and serves as a member of the Rollins College Board of Trustees.
Why we love this
Albrecht writes with genuine affection for the cultures she represents, never exoticizing but celebrating authentically. The African-style rhythmic approach here feels both accessible for younger singers and musically genuine, and the built-in choreography gives students a complete performance experience rather than a static concert piece.
What to expect
Joyful and grounded. The African-style rhythmic language creates momentum and warmth, while the alternation between English and Swahili text gives the piece a conversational, friend-to-friend intimacy. It feels like an invitation to celebrate rather than observe.
Who it's for
Two-part choirs with singers ready to move and engage beyond standing and singing. This works beautifully for middle school through community choir contexts, particularly programs seeking repertoire that bridges cultures and invites kinesthetic participation.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the pronunciation guide carefully during rehearsal so singers understand the Swahili text they're performing, not just sounding out syllables. The meaning enhances the emotional delivery.
- Establish the rhythmic foundation early; lock the groove before layering vocal parts so the two-part texture stays propulsive rather than choppy.
- Integrate the featured choreography from rehearsal one. The movement isn't decoration here; it's integral to how the piece communicates its message of peace and community.
How to use it
Program this as a concert brightener that shifts energy and mood. It pairs well with more formal classical selections, offering audiences a genuine change of pace while introducing them to world music traditions. The built-in staging makes it especially valuable for spring concerts or educational festivals focused on cultural exchange.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing music in non-English languages
- Rhythmic independence in African-influenced polyrhythmic contexts
- Coordinating singing with choreographed movement
- Two-part voicing with clear textural balance
- Stylistic awareness across musical cultures