Jay Althouse

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.

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...

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...

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

Only once in a blue moon does a song like this come along! This Rodgers and Hart hit has been recorded by legions of stars. Jay's arrangement starts soulfully, then kicks into The Marcels' 1961 doo-wo...

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...

A unique concert work featuring a combination Latin/Spanish text. The vocal parts are rhythmic yet not difficult; the piano accompaniment provides the excitement. Includes a powerful 16-measure speech...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Expertly crafted for solo voice and piano, Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Volume 1, includes 11 favorite folk songs arranged by some of Alfred's finest writers, such as Philip Kern, Jay Althouse, and Ca...

This outstanding collection of 12 singable folk songs from nine countries features easily learned texts in 6 different languages including English. Pronunciation guides and optional English lyrics are...