Already Home: SATB Choral Octavo

Name: Already Home: SATB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38157
Price: 2.10 USD
Availability: InStock

From The Wizard of Oz

Words by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice / arr. Jay Althouse

Item: 00-38157

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Andrew Lloyd Webber has added his own special touch to a new musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Here's a fantastic choral arrangement of Glinda's new heartfelt ballad, sung to Dorothy and Toto.

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081426297

SKU: 00-38157

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About the Arranger: Jay Althouse

Jay Althouse holds degrees in Music Education and Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus. His work in educational music publishing, including eight years as a rights and licenses administrator, shaped his deep understanding of what choirs need and want to sing. He served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America during that time.

Althouse has composed over 800 choral works performed throughout the English-speaking world and holds ASCAP membership with regular Special Awards for his compositions. Beyond original works, he has arranged vocal collections, co-written children's musicals with Sally K. Albrecht, and authored or co-written several classroom resources including The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers. His collaborative arrangement I Hear America Singing was performed by the San Francisco Girls and Boys Choirs at President Obama's 2009 Inauguration. Based in North Carolina, Althouse has served on boards including the North Carolina Master Chorale and the National Advisory Board of the Folk Art Society of America.

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Why we love this

Althouse brings his signature clarity to this arrangement, crafting a piece that honors Webber's melody while making it genuinely singable for mixed choirs at intermediate levels. The emotional weight of Dorothy's reflection lands without requiring vocal gymnastics, letting your singers connect with the storytelling instead of fighting the notes. Programming a new Wizard of Oz number gives you access to beloved source material while offering something your audience won't expect.

What to expect

Tender and reflective, this ballad captures a quiet moment of reassurance and homecoming. The harmonic language is warm without being saccharine, allowing singers to express genuine emotion through a melody that feels both modern and timeless.

Who it's for

Intermediate mixed choirs seeking contemporary choral literature with Broadway sophistication. Directors wanting to program Wizard of Oz material beyond the iconic standards will find this fresh take valuable for concert performances, community shows, or recitals.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the verse carefully so Glinda's melody emerges without the harmonic support overwhelming the line; let the SATB voices function as warm accompaniment rather than equal partners in the texture.
Find the conversational quality in the lyrics addressed to Dorothy and Toto. This is intimate advice, not a showstopper, so resist the urge to oversell the dynamics.
If using the recorded accompaniment, allow rehearsal time for your singers to find their independence first; too early reliance on the track can prevent them from truly owning their parts.

How to use it

Pair this with other Webber arrangements or contemporary pop-influenced choral pieces for a Broadway-themed concert. It also works beautifully as a moment of musical intimacy in a longer show medley or as a standalone feature for a community event celebrating the classic film.