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Watoto Wa Dunia: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

(Children of the Earth -- Swahili)

Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Item: 00-A-00015571

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00015571

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped choral music education for over thirty years, first as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at Alfred Music and later as a prolific composer in her own right. Her catalog exceeds 600 choral publications alongside 75 larger works for stage and concert, earning her continuous recognition through the ASCAP Special Music Award since 1987. She has conducted honor choirs at some of America's most prestigious venues, including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, bringing her distinctive approach to choral movement and staging to festivals nationwide.

Albrecht holds degrees from Rollins College (B.A. in Music and Theater, 1976) and the University of Miami (M.A. in Drama, 1977; M.M. in Accompanying, 1979). Beyond composition and conducting, she has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. Her leadership extends to service as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and membership on the Board of Trustees at Rollins College, where she received the Distinguished Alumna Award in 2021.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse craft choral works that genuinely excite singers while opening doors to world music. The inclusion of movement and staging elevates this beyond a traditional octavo into a complete performance experience that brings ensemble cohesion and joy to rehearsal. The SoundTrax accompaniment gives you flexibility to teach and perform confidently, whether you're working with a pianist or rehearsing independently.

What to expect

Energetic and inclusive, with the warmth of global voices woven into accessible harmony. The piece invites movement naturally, making singers feel like they're part of a celebration rather than standing in rows.

Who it's for

Choral directors who want their singers engaged in something beyond traditional concert fare. This works for middle school through high school ensembles with access to the accompaniment track and enough rehearsal time to absorb both the music and the choreography.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the staging notes carefully during early rehearsals so choreography and text reinforce each other rather than compete for attention.
  • Let the recorded accompaniment guide your early sectional work; use it to lock in rhythmic patterns before full ensemble runs.
  • Balance clarity of text with the multicultural melodic material; singers often need reminders that storytelling matters as much as precision.

How to use it

Ideal as a concert opener or closer when you want to set a joyful, inclusive tone for your audience. It pairs well with other world music selections or can anchor a program theme around cultural connection and unity.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing multicultural melodic lines with authentic phrasing
  • Coordinating singing with choreographed movement
  • Blending diverse harmonic textures while maintaining individual part clarity
  • Confidence with rhythmic patterns drawn from non-Western music traditions

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