Jay Althouse

A lovely seasonal ballad with a secular, 'peace' text making it ideal for any holiday concert (though it could be performed almost any time of year). The gentle melody is perfectly suited to the simpl...

An exceptional song of brotherhood skillfully arranged by Jay Althouse. Opens with an optional alto solo and builds with strong choral writing, closing with a soft, final statement of the title. Use i...

Close your next concert in style with this great patriotic original by Jay Althouse and Sally Albrecht. Scored for band with optional chorus, this arragement features a fresh treatment of American in...

This piece opens with a quiet optional solo for any voice, builds with a powerful message ('We must do it for the children: save the earth.') then ends as gently and quietly as it began, with another...

An easy yet touching piece with a meaningful text: 'Light a candle, hold a sign of hope in your hand. ' Opening statement of the melody may be performed by a male/female duet. Basic choral writing, qu...

Beautiful choral work in the style of an English folk song. Soaring melodies, gorgeous harmonies with much movement in the inner voices. Text is touching.

Beautiful choral work in the style of an English folk song. Soaring melodies, gorgeous harmonies with much movement in the inner voices. Text is touching.

Here's an original work in the style of an English folk song with a simple text sentiment: 'I have traveled sea and mountain' but now 'I am coming home. ' Easy piano accompaniment and vocal lines, yet...

Here's an original work in the style of an English folk song with a simple text sentiment: 'I have traveled sea and mountain' but now 'I am coming home. ' Easy piano accompaniment and vocal lines, yet...

Here's an original work in the style of an English folk song with a simple text sentiment: 'I have traveled sea and mountain' but now 'I am coming home. ' Easy piano accompaniment and vocal lines, yet...

A contemporary, rhythmic setting of the traditional 'For the Beauty of the Earth' text written exclusively for young and developing choirs. Much rhythmic repetition makes it easy to learn. Simple voca...

You will not find a more hauntingly beautiful piece for your December concerts than this one. The text ('In December we remember our traditions new and old.') focuses on the candle, used as a symbol f...

This outstanding work has a multitude of uses: Music in our Schools Month, music advocacy, graduation, concert opener. But you might sing it simply because it's a beautiful 'music' song that will touc...

Broadway, here we come, with this bright, bouncy number featuring clever lyrics, a 2-beat feel, and a rousing finish. 'I want to be in the spotlight. I want to be in a show!' As a concert opener or as...

Captivating in its simplicity, this folk-like melody is arranged simply in a classic, folk song style by Jay Althouse. The piano accompaniment is simple, yet supportive of the singers. What a sentimen...

Captivating in its simplicity, this folk-like melody is arranged simply in a classic, folk song style by Jay Althouse. The piano accompaniment is simple, yet supportive of the singers. What a sentimen...

No nation better represents the mixing of 'world' music than Brazil, and the pure harmonies and silky melodies of its pop music have never gone out of style. Jay Althouse recreates this Brazilian feel...

A benediction anthem for the general church year that may be especially appropriate for Trinity Sunday. Congregational singing is encouraged through the inclusion of a reproducible songsheet.

Jay Althouse follows up his cross-cultural ¡Cantar! with another exciting choral work in Afro-Cuban style. The text (mostly in English, except for two brief Spanish phrases) reminds us that music is e...

Choirs and congregations alike will treasure this dynamic arrangement of the beloved traditional hymn, Come, Christians, Join to Sing. Solid choral writing and dynamic accompaniments are hallmarks of...

One of Frederic Chopin's most popular Etudes with a timely text and a skillful choral adaptation by Jay Althouse. 'O, grant us peace in time of tribulation. ' The harmonically rich piece opens with te...

Help your students realize the importance of perseverance with this inspirational new power ballad for choirs of all ages. 'It's in the little steps I take, where I become who I will be. It's in tryin...

Can you hear a snowflake falling? Can you hear it touch the ground? A simple, curious question from a thought provoking wintertime song. Fresh parallel chords move gracefully over a pedal tone bass as...

A soul-styled original with a funky choral groove, bluesy modal melody, and several dig-in solos for your most stylized singers. Jay's mysterious opening builds to an intense verse, repeats with great...

An Armenian mother sings an impassioned lullaby to her child as they 'sail away to the arms of America' to start life anew in the land of their dreams. So effective, so emotional that there won't be a...