We're Gonna Put On a Show: Choral Octavo SoundTrax CD

This is exactly what happens when a composer leans into joy without apology. Althouse layers Broadway energy, theatrical choreography cues (that kick line is not accidental), and text that actually lands with humor intact. Your singers will feel like stars from rehearsal one, and your audience will be grinning before the downbeat.

Pure theatrical high-wattage energy. The 2-beat pulse keeps things moving without rushing, and the orchestration wraps everything in a classic Broadway sheen that feels both retro and immediate. It's the musical equivalent of stage lights coming up on a fully choreographed ensemble moment.

Choirs seeking a genuine opener that works across community concerts, pop-focused programs, or all-ages events. This suits groups wanting to signal "we don't take ourselves too seriously" while still delivering solid singing.

• Let the SoundTrax CD carry the full Broadway orchestration from the start; rehearse unplugged first to lock harmonies, then add the track once singers trust their parts.
• Stage the kick line section literally. Even standing singers can execute synchronized movement; it transforms a novelty arrangement into a full-bodied production moment.
• Dial up the diction during rehearsal specifically around the text's clever moments; the humor vanishes if the lyrics get buried in the blend.

Lead your concert with this. It sets an upbeat tone, energizes audiences immediately, and signals that the evening will balance accessibility with genuine musicianship. Pair it with a contrasting ballad or classical piece in your second slot to show range.

• Maintaining rhythmic precision in 2-beat conducting patterns
• Blending ensemble sound while executing choreographed movement
• Communicating text intelligibility with rhythmic precision
• Responding to recorded accompaniment cues and tempo