Jay Althouse

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...

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...

George Gershwin's classic song comes from the score of his Broadway musical Oh, Kay! , and has been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Willie Nelson. Jay's new arrangement takes a pure choral...

From the songwriting team that created 'You Raise Me Up' comes this Celtic-inspired ballad performed by the internationally renowned artists Secret Garden. Inspiring and beautiful lyrics, gorgeous har...

From the songwriting team that created 'You Raise Me Up' comes this Celtic-inspired ballad performed by the internationally renowned artists Secret Garden. Inspiring and beautiful lyrics, gorgeous har...

Soul and blues singer Etta James made this luscious ballad a hit in 1960, though it was written almost 20 years earlier by the songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Warren. Since then it's been re...

This tribute to songwriter Harry Warren pairs two of his most popular titles. It's been said that Warren wrote songs you couldn't forget. You certainly won't forget this pair, which have been recorded...

This pop hit from 1960 (the only #1 hit for the group, The Drifters) has been recorded by dozens of artists from country to r&b, including Dolly Parton and Michael Bublé. Jay's new arrangement has a l...

In early 1927 heavy rains in the central United States caused the Mississippi River to flood and overflow its banks down river in Louisiana. Randy Newman's 1975 song documented that event. In the afte...

Singer Mel Tormé called 'Dream' 'the national anthem for group singers. ' It's been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to George Shearing, and is the quintessential vocal group number. The vocal...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Revolutionary pianist and composer Jim Brickman and American Idol contestant Matt Giraud have combined their considerable talents to bring us the ultimate appreciation choral for spring and end-of-the...

Michael Bublé's meaningful hit single from his album Crazy Love in America has a great message: 'We are stronger here together than we could ever be alone, so hold on to me, don't you ever let me go.'...

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...

A full-fledged Latin-rock number, in the style of Carlos Santana, complete with rhythmic intensity and solid choral writing. The general, 'music' lyrics ('Life is like a melody. Life is like a song. '...

A full-fledged Latin-rock number, in the style of Carlos Santana, complete with rhythmic intensity and solid choral writing. The general, 'music' lyrics ('Life is like a melody. Life is like a song. '...

A full-fledged Latin-rock number, in the style of Carlos Santana, complete with rhythmic intensity and solid choral writing. The general, 'music' lyrics ('Life is like a melody. Life is like a song. '...

George Gershwin's classic song comes from the score of his Broadway musical Oh, Kay! , and has been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Willie Nelson. Jay's new arrangement takes a pure choral...