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Where Can We Find Peace?: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Where Can We Find Peace?: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Where Can We Find Peace?: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

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The beautiful melody could certainly stand alone, but when the optional flute or recorder enters, playing Amazing Grace in counterpoint to the melody, well, it's the icing on the cake. And the text is profound in its grace: we find peace and joy "in the smile of a stranger, in the face of a girl and boy." Simple and touching, this choral work will allow your choir to make music, not just sing the notes. Add the sign language (included in the publication) and the SoundTrax CD for a truly moving performance. Included on "Put On a Show!" DVD #27433.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081187358
SKU: 00-20171

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About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht

Sally K. Albrecht brings three decades of leadership in choral music publishing to her work as a composer and conductor. Since 1987, she has received annual ASCAP Special Music Awards and published over 600 choral works alongside 75 larger songbooks and musicals. She has conducted honor choirs at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and served for many years as Director of School Choral, Vocal, and Elementary Publications at Alfred Music.

Albrecht earned her B.A. from Rollins College in Music and Theater, then completed both an M.A. in Drama and an M.M. in Accompanying at the University of Miami. She has taught at Oakland University, Jersey City State College, and Meredith College. Her deep engagement with choral movement and her recognition as a Distinguished Alumna by both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College reflect her sustained impact on choral pedagogy and artistry.

Why we love this

Albrecht and Althouse craft a piece that feels genuinely moving rather than sentimental, anchored by a text that finds peace in simple human connection. The counterpoint device with Amazing Grace transforms a familiar tune into fresh harmonic territory, giving your singers something musically substantial to engage with. The included sign language option opens the door to a truly integrated, inclusive performance that transcends typical choral presentation.

What to expect

The piece carries a quiet tenderness, grounded in the familiar contours of Amazing Grace woven into new harmonic territory. There's an understated joy in discovering peace not in grand gestures but in the kindness of strangers and the innocence of children, creating a moment of reflection that lingers with the audience.

Who it's for

This octavo serves choirs of all levels who want to perform something with genuine emotional depth and musical substance. It works beautifully for choirs seeking a peace or brotherhood-themed piece that avoids cliché while remaining accessible.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the optional flute or recorder line carefully; it should enhance the harmonic texture without overwhelming the choir's melody, especially in passages where both parts move together
  • Rehearse the sign language component early and separately so singers can feel confident in both their vocal and physical expression before attempting them simultaneously
  • Lean into the text's intimacy; this is not a grand proclamation but a quiet discovery of peace in everyday moments, so shape dynamics and tone color accordingly

How to use it

Program this as a mid-concert moment of contemplation, perhaps following more energetic repertoire to create contrast and draw the audience into a more intimate space. Its dual relevance to both peace and Christmas makes it equally effective for holiday concerts or programs exploring themes of unity and compassion.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing counterpoint while maintaining independence from a secondary melodic line
  • Integrating gesture and sign language with vocal performance
  • Shaping phrasing and dynamics to convey emotional subtlety in familiar harmonic material
  • Ensemble blend and balance when adding optional instrumental voices

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