Jay Althouse

Vielleicht haben Sie David Bowie und Bing Crosby schon einmal in diesem beliebten Kontrapunkt-Arrangement gehört, bei dem sich zwei Lieder überschneiden, die Sie wirklich in Weihnachtsstimmung versetz...

Everyone knows this catchy theme; it's been a favorite for years. But for choir? Of course! Scat syllables do the trick. The opening riff is 'ba dop ba da,' with finger snaps. Then the voices imitate...

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. '...

We're all familiar with the traditional melodies of the holiday season. A very special group of more contemporary works has also become an important part of our heritage, and this upbeat and inspiring...

We can't wait to shout the news of this sensational seasonal spiritual from the incomparable Jay Althouse. It's got an exciting declarative chorus, a funky contrapuntal 'Hallelujah' section, and the b...

Celebrate the baby's birth in Bethlehem with this change-of-pace a cappella spiritual, set in a walking tempo with four optional percussion parts (available free at alfred.com/choralparts). Feel and h...

Dieses robuste Original ist im Stil eines traditionellen Spirituals komponiert. Ein symbolischer Text führt zur Überquerung des metaphorischen Flusses Jordan, während die Musik an Lieder aus dem frühe...

Though most of the piece is in English, a brief Latin phrase provides the framework for this pensive meditation on the world of music and sound that surrounds us. The gentle ebb and flow of tempo allo...

What a mixed-up, mixed meter, crazy and fun arrangement of 'Jingle Bells!' As the lyric states, 'The melody's the same; the rhythms, they are not.'

Who can resist this classic movie theme from Casablanca, one of the most famousmotion pictures of all time? This rich arrangement, equally appropriate for jazz, show, and concert choirs, features opti...

Everyone knows this catchy theme; it's been a favorite for years. But for choir? Of course! Scat syllables do the trick. The opening riff is 'ba dop ba da,' with finger snaps. Then the voices imitate...

Ein weiteres denkwürdiges Weihnachtsspiritual von Jay Althouse. Starke dynamische Kontraste (von "Whisper, whisper, tiny baby in a manger lay" bis "Shout it out from the hills and valleys; baby born t...

Jay Althouse told us he thought Marta Keen's HOMEWARD BOUND was one of the finest pieces he's ever arranged. And we think it might be one of Jay's best arrangements. The haunting, folk-like melody ope...

Die Begleitung durch Bongos und Handtrommeln unterstreicht dieses afrikanisch anmutende Werk voller rhythmischer Intensität. Der einfache "Halleluja"-Text lässt die melodischen und rhythmischen Linien...

Cantar! ist ein stilistisch authentisches Salsa-Werk für Chor. Der Text ist eine Kombination aus englischen und einfachen, sich wiederholenden spanischen Phrasen zu einer rhythmisch mitreißenden Melod...

An exciting choral work mixing traditional Latin with a fresh, new English text. The strong rhythmic pulse of the opening and closing melody contrasts with a chant-like middle section. For choirs of a...

Wer kann diesem klassischen Filmthema aus Casablanca, einem der berühmtesten Kinofilme aller Zeiten, widerstehen? Dieses reichhaltige Arrangement, das für Jazz-, Show- und Konzertchöre gleichermaßen g...

Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination. It's pure joy to sing this hauntingly lovely and inspirational song, originally performed by Gene Wilder in the musical Willy Wonka and the...

'Ask me to sing, and I'll give you a part of my soul. Ask me to sing, and I feel happy and hopeful and whole.' Powerful as an opener, closer, or for a combined choir concert, this inspirational contem...

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...

„Don't Stop The Music“ aus dem Hause Alfred Publishing ist eine mitreißende und leidenschaftliche Hommage an die unverzichtbare Kraft der Musik in unserem Leben. Dieses dynamische Arrangement für drei...

Der 1967 von Jackie Wilson gespielte Pop-Klassiker (der in die Grammy Hall of Fame aufgenommen wurde) wurde von vielen berühmten Künstlern wie Otis Redding, Bette Midler und Bruce Springsteen gecovert...

Ein weiteres denkwürdiges Weihnachtsspiritual von Jay Althouse. Starke dynamische Kontraste (von "Whisper, whisper, tiny baby in a manger lay" bis "Shout it out from the hills and valleys; baby born t...

Now your men's choir can enjoy this energetic seasonal spiritual by Jay Althouse which has been popular with mixed choruses for years. All of the rhythmic intensity and captivating a cappella harmonie...

Cantar! is a stylistically authentic salsa work for choir. The text is a combination of English and simple, repetitive Spanish phrases set to a rhythmically infectious melody. Enjoy this new SSA voici...