Shout It Out!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Shout It Out!: 2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-18637
Price: 2.25 USD
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Music by Jay Althouse

Item: 00-18637

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081172774

SKU: 00-18637

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About the Composer: 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 career spans both publishing and composition; he spent eight years in rights and licensing administration at a major educational music publisher and served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America. His compositional output is substantial: over 800 choral works in print, performed across the English-speaking world and recognized by ASCAP with multiple Special Awards for his contributions to standard music repertoire.

Beyond choral composition, Althouse has co-created children's musicals with his wife Sally K. Albrecht, edited widely used vocal solo anthologies, and co-authored influential pedagogical texts including The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers. He co-wrote I Hear America Singing, performed by the San Francisco Girls and Boys Choirs at President Obama's 2009 Inauguration. Based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, he has served the North Carolina Master Chorale and currently sits on the National Advisory Board of the Folk Art Society of America.

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Why we love this

Althouse's treatment of spiritual material combines accessibility with genuine musical substance. The integration of movement and staging elevates this beyond a standard octavo, giving your singers agency in the performance while the recorded accompaniment option provides flexible rehearsal support for groups at any readiness level.

What to expect

The music captures the exuberance and conviction of spiritual tradition. Althouse's setting energizes the text through clear melodic writing and rhythmic vitality, creating a performance that feels celebratory and communal rather than solemn.

Who it's for

This octavo works well for developing treble choirs, church music programs, or any ensemble seeking repertoire that engages singers physically as well as vocally. The 2-part voicing makes it accessible to younger singers or groups with limited upper-range singers, while the spiritual content and staged presentation appeal to both sacred and secular concert programming.

How to get the most out of it

Establish clear staging blocking early in rehearsal so singers can sing freely without worrying about placement or transitions. Mark the music with visual cues that correspond to each movement section.
Use the recorded accompaniment during early learning phases to anchor ensemble precision, then gradually reduce reliance as singers internalize their parts and can focus on staging.
Encourage full vocal commitment during movement sections; the energy of the text should match the physicality of the staging, not be overshadowed by it.

How to use it

Position this as an uplifting centerpiece for a concert exploring African American spiritual traditions or as the closing number of a spring choral concert where its staged energy sends audiences out with momentum. It also serves well as a piece for community events or interfaith celebrations where accessible, joyful music builds goodwill.