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Disco Fever: SSA Choral Octavo

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Disco Fever: SSA Choral Octavo

Disco Fever: SSA Choral Octavo

Featuring: Stayin' Alive / Disco Inferno / It's Raining Men / Celebration / Turn the Beat Around

Arr. Jay Althouse

Item: 00-38091
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Everybody's shakin'! Put on your polyester and dance, dance, dance to this 5 1/2 minute medley of nonstop disco hits!

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 24
UPC: 038081425634
SKU: 00-38091

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About the Arranger: Jay Althouse

Jay Althouse

Jay Althouse earned his B.S. in Music Education and M.Ed. in Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he later received the Distinguished Alumni award. His eight-year tenure as a rights and licenses administrator at a major educational music publisher gave him deep insight into the needs of school choirs and music classrooms; during this period he also served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America.

Althouse has composed more than 800 choral works performed across the English-speaking world. His contributions to music education extend beyond composition: he has co-written children's musicals with his wife Sally K. Albrecht, compiled vocal solo collections, co-authored The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers, and created reproducible classroom resources including Ready to Read Music and One-Page Composer Bios. A writer member of ASCAP, he is a frequent recipient of the ASCAP Special Award for his work in standard choral music. He has served on the boards of the North Carolina Master Chorale and the National Advisory Board of the Folk Art Society of America.

Why we love this

Althouse's disco medley captures the infectious energy of the genre without sacrificing musical substance. The SSA voicing makes this accessible to developing choirs while the recorded accompaniment ensures tight ensemble work, and the arrangement's 24-page scope gives singers enough material to sink their teeth into without becoming a semester-long commitment.

What to expect

Pure joy and movement. The disco groove is impossible to resist, with the medley structure keeping momentum high and preventing any single moment from becoming predictable. Singers feel the fun of performing music that makes people want to dance.

Who it's for

Choirs looking for guaranteed audience engagement and a lighter programming option will find this medley energizes singers and listeners alike. SSA choirs at the high school or community level can execute it effectively, and the optional instrumental parts allow directors to expand the sound if resources permit.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the rhythmic drive steady throughout the medley; disco's power comes from relentless pulse, so lock in with the recorded accompaniment early in rehearsals.
  • Balance the three voices clearly so each line's movement reads even when the texture thickens; test the mix in your rehearsal space before performance.
  • Embrace the style completely. Disco phrasing is syncopated and slightly behind the beat in spots; encourage singers to listen to recordings and feel the swagger in their delivery.
  • Mark all the medley transitions clearly in your scores so singers understand which song is coming next and can prepare their energy accordingly.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a finale or penultimate number in a winter or spring concert, especially paired with repertoire in contrasting styles to showcase your choir's range. The 5 1/2 minute length makes it a substantial standalone piece without overwhelming the program flow, and its accessibility ensures strong audience response.

Skills your students will build

  • Syncopated rhythm reading and performance across three voices
  • Maintaining steady pulse and ensemble cohesion within a driving groove
  • Stylistic interpretation of contemporary popular music
  • Managing energy and voice independence in fast-paced medley structures

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