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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 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...

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...

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...

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.

Glorious choral writing is the key to this driving, contemporary setting. The perfect festival selection or opener for any concert, school or church, general or holiday (offers alternate lyrics for Ch...

A majestic fanfare provides the glorious introduction and triumphant conclusion to this exciting concert work. At the heart of the piece, buoyant vocal phrases glide over a percussive piano accompanim...

This glorious processional will create an impressive opening at your holiday concert or worship service. Modal harmonies and open intervals are not difficult to sing, but capture the sound of the seas...

Written in response to numerous unfortunate tragedies in 2016, 'Agnus Dei' (with a text from the Requiem Mass) honors the memory of victims. Two chromatic, contrary vocal lines weave over an insistent...

A hushed choral opening explodes with excitement when the piano enters at measure 12. Full of energy and vitality which drive to a powerful climax. Mixes traditional Latin with a secular English text....

The title provides an important timestamp for an unprecedented year. Veteran choral composer Jay Althouse constructed this very special work in remembrance of lives lost during the pandemic. His setti...

This text-driven setting of Rossetti's treasured poem is top-tier. A well-developed choral interlude sounds like swirling winds with round vowels and captivating harmonies to spare. Most notably, Jay'...

A well-crafted choral work incorporating Bach's famous 'Air' from orchestral Suite in D, the best loved carol, 'Still, Still, Still,' and just a touch of 'O Holy Night. ' A simple adaptation of Bach's...

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...

Diese textnahe Vertonung von Rossettis wertvollem Gedicht ist erstklassig. Ein gut entwickeltes Chorzwischenspiel klingt wie wirbelnde Winde mit runden Vokalen und fesselnden Harmonien, die es in sich...

This text-driven setting of Rossetti's treasured poem is top-tier. A well-developed choral interlude sounds like swirling winds with round vowels and captivating harmonies to spare. Most notably, Jay'...

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...

A garden serves as a symbolic metaphor about nurturing a meaningful life in this tender choral by Jay Althouse. Lyrical lines, warm harmonies, and sensitive phrasing garner a beautiful bouquet of musi...

A garden serves as a symbolic metaphor about nurturing a meaningful life in this tender choral by Jay Althouse. Lyrical lines, warm harmonies, and sensitive phrasing garner a beautiful bouquet of musi...

A solo voice opens this moving anthem of individuality that doubles as a celebration of music. When all the voices join, singers echo warm phrases from part to part and build to an important realizati...

A solo voice opens this moving anthem of individuality that doubles as a celebration of music. When all the voices join, singers echo warm phrases from part to part and build to an important realizati...

What is a life? A thing of beauty? What is a life? Will we ever know? Inspired by works by Sir Walter Raleigh and William Shakespeare, the setting asks these and other poignant questions and thoughts...

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. '...

This stirring tribute to America is the perfect finale for your upcoming concert. After a stunning opening fanfare, excerpts of 'Simple Gifts,' 'America, the Beautiful,' 'America,' and the chorus of '...

This stirring tribute to America is the perfect finale for your upcoming concert. After a stunning opening fanfare, excerpts of 'Simple Gifts,' 'America, the Beautiful,' 'America,' and the chorus of '...