Jay Althouse

In early 1927 heavy rains in the central United States caused the Mississippi River to flood and overflow its banks down river in Louisiana. Randy Newman's 1975 song documented that event. 'Louisiana...

You'll have a great time with these great holiday favorites. This is a can't-miss Song Kit for the holiday season. Titles

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...

What's on everyone's Christmas list? 'Santa, bring me snow, bring me snow, bring me snow' (maybe a foot, or two, or three!). An easy, fun, 60s-style piece written expressly for kids. It's a wintry bla...

The opening piano introduction sets the spiritual stage for this solid gospel-style Christmas number. Lots of 'hallelujah's' make it a joyful addition to your December concerts. There's an add-on sect...

Singer Mel Tormé called 'Dream' 'the national anthem for group singers. ' It's been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to George Shearing, and is the quintessential vocal group number. The vocal...

A medley of two train songs, 'Chattanooga Choo-Choo' and 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe,' both with music by the legendary Harry Warren. It's a swinging arrangement that's appropriate for y...

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. '...