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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...

A concert opener your audiences (and singers) will remember for years to come. It's the ultimate Broadway-style, 2-beat blockbuster. Jay Althouse throws in everything but the kitchen sink on this one....

What's in the forecast? Could it be snow? Yes!! And not just a flurry, but a blizzard enough to make it a Snow Day! 'I've been waiting since September, even though I must remember, we'll make it up in...

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...

Jay Althouse has put together a trio of jazz tunes for young choirs. It opens with a light swing number, followed by a traditional vocal jazz ballad, and closes with a tight, up tempo chart reminiscen...

It's the merry melodies and charming harmonies of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart cleverly strung together with lyrics from traditional Christmas carols. It's Deck the Hall, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Fum, Fum...

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...

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...

Emphasize the importance of caring for the world's children with this beautiful ballad that carries a timely message. 'Share with them a love of life; show them how to care children everywhere'. Poign...

Quotes from famous Americans are spoken by narrators throughout this stirring patriotic work. The music incorporates our best-loved American songs, such as 'America,' 'America the Beautiful,' and 'Sim...

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. '...

The ultimate inspirational ballad for graduation and spring concerts. 'In my dreams we can sing together, in my dreams I can touch the sky. In my dreams I can change the future; just watch me try, and...

No matter our age or race, 'we're all children of the world and we carry the future with us. ' The words are uplifting and inspiring; the music is energetic and powerful. Wonderfully appropriate in th...

This effective arrangement partners the familiar Irving Berlin 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' with a clever countermelody, imitating a tuba, clarinet, trombone, and flute. Staging included in the publicat...

A light bossa nova beat is the groove of this upbeat music number. The lyrics are entirely in English except for the title, 'Cante una Canción,' which means 'sing a song. ' Singable vocal lines are su...

You'll enjoy having this gospel-style swing piece as an excellent change-of-pace choral in your next concert. It even incorporates a bit of the traditional spiritual 'This Little Light of Mine.' Uplif...

An opening duet leads the way into this lush and musical concert setting of the traditional 'Kyrie' text. Beautiful melodies and rich harmonies will make this a favorite year round. Excellent choice f...

There's a change on the horizon, there's a change that's sure to come.' This piece delivers with a powerful message to be true to what you believe in. Pulsing rhythms are accentuated with the optional...

Here's the perfect introduction to both madrigals and partner song singing. A wonderful addition to any spring concert or festival. Light, fun, and great for teaching dynamic contrast.

Written in a partner-song style, this uplifting song of joy features handclaps plus optional trumpet and percussion. Easy to assemble for general or holiday concerts, school or church.

No matter where we go or who we are, we should feel free to sing our own song-and others are welcome to join in. 'And I'll be there to guide you through.' A joyous and uplifting choral for all ages. F...

This wonderful compilation of Irish blessing texts is set to a lovely and touching melody. Perfect for end-of-year concerts. Appropriate for school or church use.

It's a rock 'n' roll party from start to finish as we wait to hear from the weatherman and school principal, and then celebrate the good news: 'It's a snow day!' The echo format and basic harmonies al...

This haunting Scottish folk song tells the story of a long-forgotten rebellion against the British with a beautiful text by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's both touching and dramatic, as unison passages...

Though most of the piece is in English, a brief Latin phrase provides the framework for this pensive meditation on the world of music and sound that surrounds us. The gentle ebb and flow of tempo allo...