Jay Althouse

The songs of the British Isles - England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales - are among the most expressive and singable in Western music. The 11 songs selected for this collection are ideal for both the b...

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...

Sally and Jay's heartfelt text reminds us of the impact of singing together, which serves as a symbol of our unity. The memorable hook and important message will engage and inspire your singers from t...

A unique arrangement of one of the all-time great friendship songs. . . unique because it can be performed with a swing beat OR with even eighth notes. The straightforward treatment means it's easy-to...

Jay's contemporary setting based on this timeless and poignant text deserves a place in your upcoming concert season. Superb choral literature, guaranteed to touch all who hear it. As a special additi...

Diese wunderbare Zusammenstellung von irischen Segenstexten ist mit einer schönen und berührenden Melodie unterlegt. Perfekt für Konzerte zum Jahresende. Geeignet für den Einsatz in Schule und Kirche.

Great jazz singers from Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra to Rosemary Clooney and Mel Tormé have covered this popular swing number from the '40s. Great for show/jazz groups as well as concert choirs.

Bongo and hand drum accompaniment highlight this African-styled work filled with rhythmic intensity. The simple 'alleluia' text allows the melodic and rhythmic lines to take center stage. An add-on se...

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...

Ein Afro/Latin/Kubanisches Fusionsstück mit einer Kombination aus englischem und spanischem Text. Hier dreht sich alles um Musik und um den Rhythmus des Lebens. Ihre Sängerinnen und Sänger werden bei...

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...

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...

We love the lyrics on this one; they remind us we're all special, and unique. The sentiment of this 70s pop hit is always timely, and the song has been used in several movies, including The Last Ameri...

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...

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...

An Afro/Latin/Cuban fusion piece with a combination English/Spanish text. It's all about music and it's all about the rhythm of life. Your singers will sound great on this one; easy voice leadings mak...

Two-Part/SSA Rhythmic. Passionate. Scintillating. Take a good look at this vibrant multicultural feature by Jay Althouse. You simply cannot sit still as this sizzling song captures you with its infect...

Sally and Jay's heartfelt text reminds us of the impact of singing together, which serves as a symbol of our unity. The memorable hook and important message will engage and inspire your singers from t...

A stirring text combined with solid choral writing make this an ideal choice for concerts and festivals. Perfect for massed choirs or for any size choir. Starts small, builds, and then ends quietly: '...

A strong choral statement that begins in C minor, builds, and finishes powerfully with a jubilant ending in E-flat major. Great contemporary writing, accessible for today's choirs. One of Jay Althouse...

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...

This classic tune from the '50s has also appeared as a 'Blues Brothers' classic and in the movie Chicken Run. It's kickin' again in this swingin' Althouse arrangement.

Ein Afro/Latin/Kubanisches Fusionsstück mit einer Kombination aus englischem und spanischem Text. Hier dreht sich alles um Musik und um den Rhythmus des Lebens. Ihre Sängerinnen und Sänger werden bei...

An Afro/Latin/Cuban fusion piece with a combination English/Spanish text. It's all about music and it's all about the rhythm of life. Your singers will sound great on this one; easy voice leadings mak...