'60s Chicks (A Medley): String Bass: Choral SoundPax
Featuring: Johnny Angel / It's My Party / I Only Want to Be with You
Arr. Jay Althouse
Item: 00-PC-0015692_SB
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Description
Don't miss this memorable medley of three great '60s girl-group hits. The "chicks" in your choir will love it. Fun, timeless music for your concert or show SSA groups. The '60s never go out of style! Includes parts for alto sax., tenor sax., trumpet., trombone, 2 guitar, bass, drumset, and percussion.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
36
SKU:
00-PC-0015692_SB
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
About the Arranger: Jay Althouse
Jay Althouse earned his B.S. in Music Education and M.Ed. in Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was later honored with the Distinguished Alumni award. Early in his career, he spent eight years working in rights and licensing for a major educational music publisher and served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America.
As a composer, Althouse has over 800 choral works in active print across all difficulty levels, performed widely throughout English-speaking countries. His catalog has earned him multiple ASCAP Special Awards. Beyond composition, he has co-created children's musicals with his wife Sally K. Albrecht, curated celebrated vocal solo collections, co-authored influential texts like The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers, and written classroom resources including Ready to Read Music and One-Page Composer Bios. He co-wrote I Hear America Singing, performed by the San Francisco Girls and Boys Choirs at President Obama's 2009 Inauguration. Althouse has served on boards for the North Carolina Master Chorale and the Folk Art Society of America.
Why we love this
Althouse knows exactly how to make '60s girl-group material work for SSA voices without sacrificing the energy and swagger that made these songs iconic. The arrangement spans three songs with instrumental support that can scale from minimal to full, giving you real flexibility in what you ask your musicians to provide. Your singers get immediate engagement with material they actually want to sing.
What to expect
Nostalgic and spirited, with the infectious bounce of period girl-group arrangements translated for contemporary voices. The orchestration adds shimmer and sass without overwhelming the singers; you get that classic '60s wall of sound feeling but with room for personalities to shine through.
Who it's for
SSA choirs looking for accessible, energetic repertoire with genuine entertainment value. This works well for middle school through early high school groups and collegiate non-majors who respond to recognizable '60s pop culture. The included instrumental parts make it especially suited to programs with active jazz or pep bands.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic precision of the horn parts; even when the vocals are loose and conversational, the band keeps crisp time underneath, which anchors everything.
- Let the percussion and drums establish the groove early in rehearsal so singers can lock into the pocket before worrying about blend and intonation.
- Balance the guitars with the vocal line carefully; these arrangements often sit thicker than traditional choral writing, so check that soloists cut through the texture.
- Use the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals to establish tempo and feel, then gradually move toward live instrumental rehearsals once voicing is secure.
How to use it
Program this as a standalone novelty number on a spring or variety concert where you want to shift energy and tone. It pairs well on a setlist with other pop-inflected or musical theater material and works as a palate-cleanser between heavier classical or contemporary pieces. The accessibility and fun factor also make it a natural choice for show choirs or performance-focused ensembles.
Skills your students will build
- Stylistic interpretation of popular music idioms from a specific era
- Rhythmic precision with syncopation and jazz-influenced phrasing
- Vocal blend and balance within a thicker, more orchestrated texture
- Coordination with instrumental accompaniment (reading cues and matching ensemble sound)
- Confidence performing recognizable material with character and energy