Jay Althouse

The tempo indication says 'with a groove,' and we couldn't think of better words to describe it. This arrangement cooks! It's funky, with a twist of soul. And the lyrics are upbeat and positive: 'Thin...

Here's a driving, rock version of the Hank Williams classic. From the opening measure it'll knock your socks off. Strong, easy-to-learn choral parts and a rockin' piano accompaniment are the stars her...

Oh the heartache! 'Why must I be a teenager in love? It's a musical question from the sock hop days of the fabulous '50s. The jitterbug-style arrangement is lively and fresh, yet captures the feel of...

Oh the heartache! 'Why must I be a teenager in love? It's a musical question from the sock hop days of the fabulous '50s. The jitterbug-style arrangement is lively and fresh, yet captures the feel of...

Oh the heartache! 'Why must I be a teenager in love? It's a musical question from the sock hop days of the fabulous '50s. The jitterbug-style arrangement is lively and fresh, yet captures the feel of...

This Olivia Newton-John hit from the '70s translates perfectly as a gospel-edged pop piece for today's choirs. There's a little hint of Elvis, too. Well-crafted choral writing combines with rhythmic d...

Don't miss this memorable medley of three great '60s girl-group hits. The 'chicks' in your choir will love it. Fun, timeless music for your concert or show SSA groups. The '60s never go out of style!...

Don't miss this memorable medley of three great '60s girl-group hits. The 'chicks' in your choir will love it. Fun, timeless music for your concert or show SSA groups. The '60s never go out of style!...

Don't miss this memorable medley of three great '60s girl-group hits. The 'chicks' in your choir will love it. Fun, timeless music for your concert or show SSA groups. The '60s never go out of style!...

This sultry ballad from the Great American Songbook is one of the finest works from the songwriting team of Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. The dazzling arrangement has a great piano accompaniment, fu...

Girl power! And a total blast to sing! This ultimate 'declaration of independence' for SSA choirs was originally sung by Lesley Gore in the '60s. It was also featured in the movies Dirty Dancing and T...

Blast off your concert with this exciting theme music from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 137th Edition! Terrific lyrics, written especially for today's choirs. The perfect upbeat opener....

Scat your way to success with this inventive vocal setting of the '70s favorite, an instrumental soul classic by the Average White Band. May be performed a cappella, with piano, or with the rhythmic S...

This 1964 gospel-style tune by legendary R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke has found new life in today's pop world. Both Seal (on his Soul album) and American Idol's Adam Lambert have hit recordings. 'I...

This 1964 gospel-style tune by legendary R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke has found new life in today's pop world. Both Seal (on his Soul album) and American Idol's Adam Lambert have hit recordings. 'I...

This 1964 gospel-style tune by legendary R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke has found new life in today's pop world. Both Seal (on his Soul album) and American Idol's Adam Lambert have hit recordings. 'I...

What a tale Connie Francis sang back in 1959! But what a fun, sassy song for girl groups to sing today! 'Lipstick on your collar told a tale on you! Boy!' Also featured in the current off-Broadway mus...

Here's seven minutes full of nonstop fun-and perhaps some fun memories for folks in your audience! This medley offers wonderful variety for concert or show choirs.

It's a '50s hit parade! Grab a jukebox and some poodle skirts, and let the good times roll! Enjoy seven minutes of good, clean, rock-and-roll '50s fun!

It's a '50s hit parade! Grab a jukebox and some poodle skirts, and let the good times roll! Enjoy seven minutes of good, clean, rock-and-roll '50s fun!

It's a '50s hit parade! Grab a jukebox and some poodle skirts, and let the good times roll! Enjoy seven minutes of good, clean, rock-and-roll '50s fun!

Originally performed by Jackie Wilson in 1967, this classic pop hit (inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame) has been covered by many famous artists such as Otis Redding, Bette Midler, and Bruce Spring...

Pay tribute to legendary recording artist Whitney Houston, who made this song an international hit in 1986. First popularized by George Benson in the 1977 Mohammed Ali biopic The Greatest.

Pay tribute to legendary recording artist Whitney Houston, who made this song an international hit in 1986. First popularized by George Benson in the 1977 Mohammed Ali biopic The Greatest.

Here's one of the great, swingin' 'train songs' from the 1940s. Jay's arrangement features a tight, rhythmic 'chug-a, chug-a, oo-woo' section straight from the lyricist Johnny Mercer's own hit recordi...