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We're Gonna Put On a Show: SATB Choral Octavo

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We're Gonna Put On a Show: SATB Choral Octavo

We're Gonna Put On a Show: SATB Choral Octavo

Music by Jay Althouse

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A concert opener your audiences (and singers) will remember for years to come. It's the ultimate Broadway-style, 2-beat blockbuster. Jay Althouse throws in everything but the kitchen sink on this one...it's complete with a Rockettes-style "kick line" section. And you'll love the creative and clever text. The incredible SoundTrax CD is classic; use it to capture the feel of broadway. Perfect for all ages.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081187419
SKU: 00-20177

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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 with the Distinguished Alumni award. His eight-year tenure in rights and licensing at a major educational publisher gave him deep insight into what choirs need, and he served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America during that time.

With over 800 compositions in print, Althouse has become one of the most performed choral composers in the English-speaking world. He is a writer member of ASCAP and a regular recipient of the ASCAP Special Award. Beyond his choral work, he has co-written children's musicals with Sally K. Albrecht, created widely-used vocal collections and educational resources, and contributed I Hear America Singing, performed by the San Francisco Girls and Boys Choirs at President Obama's inauguration in 2009. He has served on the board of the North Carolina Master Chorale and currently advises the National Advisory Board of the Folk Art Society of America.

Why we love this

Althouse understands how to make singers feel like stars and audiences feel entertained from the opening downbeat. The combination of accessible, energetic writing with clever lyrics and that showstopping kick line section makes this a piece that builds genuine ensemble confidence and delivers the payoff audiences come for—it's the rare novelty that works as both a crowd-pleaser and a legitimate musical statement.

What to expect

Imagine stepping into a vintage Broadway theater where the orchestra is tight, the energy is infectious, and everyone on stage is having the time of their lives. There's sparkle here, humor in the clever text, and an irresistible propulsive rhythm that makes singers want to move. It's pure musical theater joy without a trace of corniness.

Who it's for

This octavo works for any SATB choir seeking a showstopping opener that builds ensemble morale and gives singers a genuine Broadway moment. Directors programming family concerts, spring shows, or festival performances will find it equally at home; the novelty never feels forced because the musicality beneath it is genuine.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the 2-beat pulse with crisp, unified articulation; this piece thrives on rhythmic precision and forward motion rather than a dragging tempo.
  • Use the SoundTrax recording to internalize the Broadway energy and orchestration color. Let it inform your ensemble's phrasing and style choices, not dictate them.
  • Lock the kick line choreography early in rehearsals so singers can fully commit to the visual moment; it transforms from cute to triumphant when the ensemble owns it completely.
  • Balance clarity in the text with the infectious melodic hooks. Every lyric lands hardest when the harmonic foundation underneath is rock-solid.

How to use it

Open your concert with this. It sets an immediate tone of accessibility and fun while demonstrating your singers' technical and musical chops. Follow it with something more serious to show range, or build an entire show around it if your program theme allows for Broadway-inspired repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Two-beat conducting and rhythmic precision in Broadway style
  • Diction and comedic text delivery in a theatrical context
  • Ensemble synchronization for choreographed movement sections
  • Stylistic flexibility in bridging classical choral training with contemporary musical theater conventions

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