With a Song: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Words and music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
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Description
Sally and Jay's heartfelt text reminds us of the impact of singing together, which serves as a symbol of our unity. The memorable hook and important message will engage and inspire your singers from the first rehearsal to the final performance. Sign language featured on With a Song!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0003276
More about this title
About the Composer: Sally K. Albrecht
Sally K. Albrecht has shaped American choral music for over four decades as a composer, conductor, and clinician with a distinctive focus on movement and staging. Since 1987, she has received the ASCAP Special Music Award annually and published more than 600 choral works alongside 75 larger songbooks and musicals. Her conducting credits include honor choirs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center, and she spent three decades directing school choral and vocal publications for major educational music publishers, culminating in her role at Alfred Music.
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. A Cleveland native now based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, she has been recognized with the Omicron Delta Kappa "Pillar of Leadership" award and received the Distinguished Alumna Award from both the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Rollins College in 2021.
Why we love this
Albrecht and Althouse craft texts that resonate beyond the rehearsal room, and this one about singing's unifying power will sustain your singers' engagement across the entire learning arc. The memorable melody paired with a meaningful message creates natural motivation for singers to show up prepared, and the integrated movement and staging options give you built-in tools to bring the piece to life without reinventing choreography from scratch.
What to expect
The piece captures a quiet but unmistakable celebration. Singing it feels like being part of something larger than yourself, where simple melodies carry emotional weight because they're grounded in a shared purpose.
Who it's for
This piece works for middle and high school choirs with singers at all ability levels, as well as community and church choirs seeking accessible yet meaningful repertoire. The 2-part voicing removes technical barriers while the thematic content speaks to singers of any age who understand the power of collective expression.
How to get the most out of it
- Familiarize your singers with the sign language gestures early in rehearsal so the visual elements become as natural as the vocal parts; this integration transforms a piece from performed to genuinely felt.
- Layer the movement and staging elements gradually rather than all at once; start with the hook melody clean and confident, then add physical expression as vocal security increases.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to establish the tempo and style in early rehearsals, then gradually reduce reliance on it so singers develop independence in phrasing and articulation.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to set an intentional, uplifting tone, or use it as the final selection to leave audiences with a lingering message about unity and connection. Its accessibility and integrated staging also make it an excellent choice for festivals, community engagement events, or moments when you want your full roster of singers, regardless of ability, to perform together with visible confidence.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in two-part harmony with attention to blend and balance
- Interpreting text-driven phrasing and emotional expression
- Integrating movement and staging with vocal performance
- Understanding sectional independence while maintaining ensemble cohesion