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We Are the Children: 3-Part Mixed (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

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We Are the Children: 3-Part Mixed (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

We Are the Children: 3-Part Mixed (with Opt. Staging) Choral Octavo

Music by Sally K. Albrecht

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A stirring work by Sally K. Albrecht. Easily performable, but so effective. The inspiring text ('We are the children, we stand for peace and brotherhood.') is both timely and moving. INCLUDED IN THE PUBLICATION ARE SALLY'S OWN SIMPLE STAGING SUGGESTIONS.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081005928
SKU: 00-7892

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for decades as a composer, conductor, and educator. A recipient of the ASCAP Special Music Award every year since 1987, she has published over 600 choral works and 75 musicals and songbooks. Her conducting has led honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center. For more than thirty years, she directed school choral and vocal publications at major educational music publishers, culminating in her role at Alfred Music.

Albrecht's academic background spans music and theater; she earned a B.A. from Rollins College (Florida) in 1976, followed by an M.A. in Drama and an M.M. in Accompanying from the University of Miami. She has taught at Oakland University (Michigan), Jersey City State College (New Jersey), and Meredith College (North Carolina). In recognition of her contributions to music education and leadership, 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 the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.

Why we love this

Albrecht writes music that sounds far more sophisticated than it reads, which makes this piece ideal for choirs building confidence without sacrificing artistic integrity. The integrated staging suggestions eliminate the guesswork of adding movement; her own choreographic notes transform a simple message into a powerful visual statement. Programs that emphasize peace and community need music that resonates emotionally and this octavo delivers exactly that.

What to expect

Earnest and hopeful without being saccharine. The music unfolds with clarity and directness, allowing singers to focus their energy on communicating the message rather than navigating complex vocal writing. There's genuine warmth in the harmonic language that makes the piece feel both intimate and powerful.

Who it's for

Directors seeking accessible repertoire with real substance and a clear platform for meaningful staging. This works equally well for middle school, high school, and community choirs; the text's universal theme about peace and brotherhood resonates across age groups and experience levels.

How to get the most out of it

  • Explore the staging suggestions during early rehearsals rather than treating them as a final layer. Movement rehearsal alongside vocal learning strengthens both the message and the singers' ownership of the text.
  • Balance the inspiring message with genuine emotional commitment from your ensemble. Avoid oversinging; let the text and the straightforward harmonic structure carry the weight.
  • If using recorded accompaniment, establish your tempo during the first rehearsals so singers internalize the pulse before adding staged elements.

How to use it

Position this as a concert finale or closing piece on programs addressing social responsibility, community values, or peace themes. It also serves beautifully as an opener for spring concerts where you want to establish an optimistic, forward-looking tone early. The optional staging makes it flexible for both traditional concert settings and community outreach performances.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing part independence in three-part mixed voicing
  • Coordinating vocal production with staged movement
  • Sustaining legato singing through longer phrases
  • Projecting conviction in text-driven, message-centered repertoire

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