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Follow Me to the Top: SoundTrax Digital Audio Download

Music by Jay Althouse

Item: 00-A-00014830

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-A-00014830

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About the Composer: Jay Althouse

Jay Althouse

Jay Althouse holds degrees in Music Education and Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was later honored as a Distinguished Alumnus. His background includes eight years in rights and licenses administration at a major educational publisher, a role that included service on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America. He brings this deep industry knowledge to his prolific output as a composer.

With over 800 choral works in print across all levels, Althouse's music is performed regularly throughout the English-speaking world. He is an ASCAP writer member and a consistent recipient of the ASCAP Special Award. Beyond composition, he has co-written children's musicals with his wife Sally K. Albrecht, compiled respected vocal solo collections, and authored classroom resources including The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers. His choral work I Hear America Singing, co-written with Albrecht, was performed by the San Francisco Girls and Boys Choirs at President Obama's 2009 Inauguration.

Why we love this

Althouse builds accessibility and impact into every measure. The inclusion of movement and staging options gives your singers a natural framework for bringing energy and intention to the performance, while the recorded accompaniment provides solid musical support whether you're balancing a smaller ensemble or rehearsing independently. This combination makes the piece both practical for real classroom situations and genuinely engaging for students to learn.

What to expect

An uplifting, accessible choral moment with built-in physical expression. The movement component gives students permission to perform with their whole bodies, creating energy and confidence on stage.

Who it's for

Choirs of intermediate capability looking for a secular piece with theatrical appeal and clear performance direction. The recorded accompaniment makes it accessible for groups without strong piano resources, while the staging elements keep student singers engaged and invested in creating a complete performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the staging suggestions early in rehearsal so students understand the physical vocabulary before adding music layer complexity.
  • Reference the recorded accompaniment during early run-throughs to establish the correct tempo and phrasing before fine-tuning with live accompaniment.
  • Break the movement patterns into manageable sections during rehearsal; practice the choreography separately from the singing first, then layer them together gradually.

How to use it

Ideal for a spring or end-of-year concert where you want a secular selection with clear visual interest and an upbeat emotional arc. The movement staging makes it particularly effective in programs that include other choreographed pieces or in contexts where you're building momentum through the concert set.

Skills your students will build

  • Coordinating vocal performance with choreographed movement
  • Following stage directions and understanding spatial awareness on stage
  • Responding to tempo and phrasing cues in recorded accompaniments
  • Building confidence in ensemble singing with theatrical context

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