Take Me Out to the Ball Game: SATB Choral Octavo
Arr. Jay Althouse
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Description
This fun-packed arrangement includes new, updated lyrics. Use the Alfred SoundTrax. Featured on "On with the Show!" video, #21799.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004558
More about this title
About the Arranger: Jay Althouse
Jay Althouse holds degrees in Music Education and Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was later honored as a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. His career spans both publishing and composition; 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. As a composer, he has more than 800 choral works in print across all skill levels and enjoys widespread performance throughout English-speaking countries.
Althouse is a writer member of ASCAP and a regular recipient of the ASCAP Special Award for his standard music compositions. Beyond choral writing, he has co-authored children's musicals with Sally K. Albrecht, curated respected vocal solo collections including Folk Songs for Solo Singers, and co-written foundational resources like The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers. He has also created classroom materials on music reading, composition study, and assessment. A notable achievement includes co-writing I Hear America Singing, performed by the San Francisco Girls and Boys Choirs at President Obama's 2009 Inauguration. He currently serves on the National Advisory Board of the Folk Art Society of America.
Why we love this
Althouse's gift for nostalgia shows here in a clever rewrite that keeps the iconic melody instantly recognizable while bringing fresh energy to the text. The integrated staging and movement options make this far more than a novelty number; it becomes a genuine ensemble moment that audiences genuinely enjoy, not just tolerate. With recorded accompaniment available through Alfred SoundTrax, rehearsal becomes efficient and performance becomes polished.
What to expect
There's genuine affection in this arrangement for the original tune, paired with clever reharmonization that makes the familiar feel newly engaging. The piece captures the spirit of American baseball tradition with wit and warmth, moving beyond camp into genuinely fun choral singing.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for SATB choirs at intermediate through advanced levels looking to program something entertaining that doesn't sacrifice musical integrity. It suits concert settings where a lighter moment refreshes the audience and gives singers a chance to enjoy themselves on stage.
How to get the most out of it
- Explore the movement and staging suggestions in the score. These are integral to the arrangement's charm, not optional flourishes; they transform how the piece lands with an audience.
- Balance articulation across all four voices so the text remains clear and the nostalgic humor lands. Lazy diction undermines the fun here.
- Reference the accompaniment recording early in rehearsals to establish the style and energy; this piece thrives on rhythmic precision and lift.
How to use it
Slot this into a pops concert or a mixed program where it provides contrast and audience connection without breaking the choir's credibility. It also works as a season opener or closing number, giving singers an immediate sense of ensemble joy that carries momentum into more challenging repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Clarity and diction in a comedic context
- Ensemble rhythmic precision and lift
- Integration of movement with vocal performance
- Interpretation of updated text while honoring a recognizable melody