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Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

Arr. Jay Althouse

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Who wouldn't love to sing a spirited rendition of this American classic? And with this Rock and Roll arrangement featuring additional, satirical text by Jay Althouse, it's more fun than ever. Your guys will hit a home run with the new TB voicing of one of Jay greatest arrangements! Simple 2-part harmonies and lots of strong unison make it a cinch to learn. And Jay sure knows how to pitch a ball right down the center of a boy's comfortable vocal range. Optional SoundTrax could make singing America's favorite pastime at your school this year.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
UPC: 038081045146
SKU: 00-3721

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About the Arranger: 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. Early in his career, he spent eight years managing rights and licenses for a major educational music publisher and served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America. His compositional output spans more than 800 choral works across all difficulty levels, performed regularly throughout English-speaking countries.

As a writer member of ASCAP, Althouse has been a consistent recipient of the organization's Special Award for his contributions to standard music. Beyond composition, he has co-created children's musicals with his wife Sally K. Albrecht, compiled respected vocal solo collections, and authored or co-written foundational resources including The Complete Choral Warm-up Book, Accent on Composers, and classroom materials like Ready to Read Music and One-Page Composer Bios. His collaborative work I Hear America Singing was performed by the San Francisco Girls and Boys Choirs at President Obama's 2009 Inauguration. Based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, he has contributed to the Folk Art Society of America's National Advisory Board.

Why we love this

This arrangement proves that nostalgia can be fresh when handled with wit. Althouse's satirical text gives singers permission to have fun with an American icon, while the straightforward 2-part writing and extended unison passages let singers focus on personality and delivery rather than struggling through complex harmony. For groups wanting to land something crowd-pleasing at a spring concert, this swings harder than the standard version.

What to expect

This is baseball Saturday night energy: buoyant, playful, and unapologetically nostalgic. The Rock and Roll arrangement brings contemporary swagger to a tune everyone knows, while Althouse's satirical lyrics transform the piece from sentimental into smartly humorous.

Who it's for

This octavo suits middle school through adult male or mixed choirs seeking an accessible, high-energy piece that generates genuine audience enjoyment. The straightforward voicing makes it ideal for groups prioritizing fun and quick rehearsal payoff over technical complexity.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the Rock and Roll energy by keeping the tempo driving and the rhythm tight; the SoundTrax recording sets a strong groove that your ensemble can lock into quickly
  • Use the satirical text as permission to exaggerate character in your performance; this piece works best when singers fully commit to the tongue-in-cheek humor
  • Take advantage of the substantial unison passages to build ensemble blend and confidence before transitioning into the 2-part sections
  • Consider simple staging or movement that plays on baseball imagery; the novelty element pairs naturally with lighthearted choreography or pantomime

How to use it

Place this as a set-closer or encore at a spring concert to send audiences home smiling. It pairs well alongside other Americana or novelty fare and works equally well as a standalone showcase for a show choir performance.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing two-part harmony with clear voice part independence
  • Locking rhythm and groove to an external accompaniment
  • Balancing ensemble blend in extended unison passages
  • Character and comedic delivery in performance
  • Confidence in a high-energy, audience-friendly arrangement

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