Jay Althouse

It has hints of Africa, as well as the Caribbean. Certainly, Bethlehem Hallelu has its roots in the African Diaspora. It's rhythmic and melodic, in a walking tempo wich anchors the piece as it builds...

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...

Frank Sinatra, Wayne Newton, Michael Bublé, and many others have recorded this great American standard. This arrangement really swings, with some great scat sections.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has added his own special touch to a new musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Here's a fantastic choral arrangement of Glinda's new heartfelt ballad, sung to Dorothy and Toto.

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...

It's a '50s hit parade! Grab a jukebox and some poodle skirts, and let the good times roll! Enjoy seven minutes of good, clean, rock-and-roll '50s fun!

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.

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.

Der ultimative musikalische Opener/Schlusspunkt für Konzert- und Festivalprogramme! Die PerformancePlus+-Reihe ist eine innovative Ergänzung der ständig wachsenden interaktiven Bibliothek von MakeMusi...

Much repetition and a catchy makes this 7/8 number deceptively easy to learn. Opens with eight measures in 7/8, then a smooth, homophonic andante section in 4/4, followed by a repeat of the opening 7/...

A hushed a cappella opening in rich harmony immediately captures the ear. The flowing piano joins just before two brief optional solos introduce the beloved nightingale and her tuneful melody. Express...

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...

We share and believe the simple message of this heartfelt song: 'When we sing together, we put our differences aside.' This universal theme makes for an ideal combined choir feature. Perform with sign...

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

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...

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...

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...

Now this multicultural salsa-style favorite is available for TB choirs. The text is a combination of English and simple, repetitive Spanish phrases, set to a rhythmically infectious melody. Sizzling!...

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...

Fresh-sounding harmonies and a rich accompaniment drive this powerful arrangement to a majestic and dramatic finish. Sure to be a holiday concert highlight.

Practical, timeless advice abounds in this jaunty contemporary choral with texts lifted from Renaissance-era poetry and a translation of ancient verse. The opening melody winds around the tonic triad...

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...

With all the scintillating energy of Cuba in the 1960's, La Música is a hot, hot, hot number from contemporary composer Jay Althouse. Built upon a hypnotic rhythmic pulse, smooth Latin harmonies, and...

You simply can't stand still while singing these rhythmically rousing songs! From the tango to the twist, kids can boogie all year long with Kids on the Move! What an exciting and innovative way to en...

You simply can't stand still while singing these rhythmically rousing songs! From the tango to the twist, kids can boogie all year long with Kids on the Move! What an exciting and innovative way to en...