Jay Althouse Kinderchor Noten

The meter often changes in Jay Althouse's provocative Gloria Allelu, but only the accompanist needs to handle the scattered five-four bars. Modern choral harmony, vast dynamic contrast, and captivatin...

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...

To the trained ear, this Jay Althouse original displays onomatopoeia, harmonic intricacies, and skillful vocal writing. But for most, it's a tender ballad, beautiful in its simplicity and elegant in i...

No holiday program is complete without a festive medley of familiar carols. And this one provides a fresh take on some old favorites. It's so flexible with optional solo spots, varied tempos, changing...

Take your 3-part and 2-part singers to new heights with this uplifting choral that encourages a positive 'nothing can stop me now' attitude. Its easy pop drive and appropriate vocal ranges insure no-f...

Wrap your arms around a dance partner and get ready for a musical tango led by a silky chromatic melody and the scintillating sonorities of South America. Infectious Latin rhythms are paired with clos...

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...

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...

A choral medley of four favorite Christmas spirituals: 'Mary Had a Baby,' 'Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,' 'What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?,' and 'Go, Tell It on the Mountain. ' Easy part-w...

The title comes from the line spoken by Tiny Tim in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The text evokes the images of Christmas: a star shining in the night, angels in the skies, followed by a Christmas bless...

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...

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...

Man könnte es als "modernes Weihnachtslied" bezeichnen, und tatsächlich ist der Text von einem alten englischen Weihnachtslied abgeleitet. Die frische Melodie und die knackigen Harmonien sagen "Feiert...

An Afro/Latin/Cuban fusion piece with a combination English/Spanish text. It's all about music and it's all about the rhythm of life. Your singers will sound great on this one; easy voice leadings mak...

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...

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 charming and unique Christmas piece with lyrics inspired by a famous e. e. cummings poem. 'Little silent Christmas tree, were you sorry to leave the forest?' The music, taking its cue from the text,...

Dear Santa, I want to thank you for all the gifts you've brought so far. It's a thank you letter to Santa from a child, written especially for children's choirs. Very easy, and suitable for even your...

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 exciting four-minute holiday medley includes 'Joy to the World,' 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,' and 'O Come, All Ye Faithful.' The arrangements are fresh, yet scored for easy learning. Add th...

Keep your fingers crossed; a blizzard's on the way. 'And we're hoping that tomorrow when we wake up, there'll be no school today. ' It's a rollicking, '60s pop-style piece exclusively for your 2-part...

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...

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...