Together Wherever We Go: SSA Choral Octavo

Jay Althouse's arrangement captures the warmth and sincerity of Sondheim's original without sacrificing the song's theatrical impact. The SSA voicing opens this anthem of friendship to a wider range of choirs, and the accessible harmonies mean your singers can focus on storytelling and connection rather than wrestling with complexity. It's a genuine moment of joy in any concert.

Optimistic, grounded, and genuine. This isn't a novelty song or a manufactured "fun" moment; it's the real emotional core of Gypsy. Your singers will feel the sincerity of pledging loyalty to one another, and audiences will recognize that authenticity immediately.

SSA choirs looking for a contemporary Broadway selection that actually means something to singers. This works for choirs that include limited sopranos or that skew toward upper voices, and it's ideal for groups that want to celebrate ensemble spirit without deep four-part harmony requirements.

• Let the text drive the phrasing. This song is about friendship and loyalty, so the emotional weight of "we're gonna go through it together" should feel earned, not rushed.
• Balance the ensemble sections carefully so no single voice part overwhelms the message. The power comes from unity, not from any one group dominating.
• If you use the movement and staging suggestions from the Razzamatazz! DVD, rehearse them separately from the singing first so singers aren't divided between blocking and vocal technique.

Program this at the end of a spring or end-of-year concert as a statement about what your choir means to each other. It also pairs well with other contemporary or Broadway selections if you're building a show-tune themed concert, and the 12-page length makes it manageable within a larger program.

• Phrasing across longer melodic lines
• Balancing multiple voice parts in SSA texture
• Connecting lyrics to emotional expression
• Ensemble listening and blend
• Interpreting Broadway-style musical theater