Jay Althouse

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...

This exciting original Christmas spiritual by Jay Althouse opens with the men stating the rhythmic theme, followed by the middle voices and finally the sopranos. The three verses include much repetiti...

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...

Everyone knows this catchy theme; it's been a favorite for years. But for choir? Of course! Scat syllables do the trick. The opening riff is 'ba dop ba da,' with finger snaps. Then the voices imitate...

This Jay Althouse original is one of the all-time top-sellers in the Hope catalog; available in SATB, SAB, two-part mixed or treble choir, and now a new setting for men's voices. Accompaniment can be...

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...

A powerful concert work featuring a strong piano accompaniment and driving, repetitive rhythms. Features an 'echo' section, and a closing soprano/tenor descant. Uncomplicated voice-writing with much r...

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...

Perhaps you've heard David Bowie and Bing Crosby perform this popular counterpoint arrangement, overlapping two songs that will truly put you in the holiday spirit. A definite crowd-pleaser!

Your men will be cooler than cool, scatting this catchy movie theme! The opening riff is 'ba dop ba da,' with finger snaps. Then the voices imitate the horns. A favorite in all voicings!

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...

The ultimate music-themed opener/closer for concert and festival programs! A tuneful hook and full choral writing pay tribute to the art of song.The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition t...

This sturdy original is composed in the style of a traditional spiritual. A symbolic text leads to crossing metaphoric River Jordan as the music recalls songs from early America. Opens with brief solo...

Another memorable Christmas spiritual from Jay Althouse. Strong dynamic contrasts (from 'Whisper, whisper, tiny baby in a manger lay' to 'Shout it out from the hills and valleys; baby born today') mak...

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...

A powerful concert work featuring a strong piano accompaniment and driving, repetitive rhythms. Features an 'echo' section, and a closing soprano/tenor descant. Uncomplicated voice-writing with much r...

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'...

Perhaps you've heard David Bowie and Bing Crosby perform this popular counterpoint arrangement, overlapping two songs that will truly put you in the holiday spirit. A definite crowd-pleaser!

Includes fresh new settings of: All Through the Night, Amazing Grace, Camptown Races, Cindy, He's Gone Away, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Scarborough Fair, Shenandoah, Siyahamba, Skye Boat Song, Homeward...

This volume of best-loved folk songs for solo voice and piano contains fourteen memorable works arranged by three of Alfred's top writers: Jay Althouse, Mark Hayes and Ruth Elaine Schram. Includes 'Ca...

This volume of best-loved folk songs for solo voice and piano contains fourteen memorable works arranged by three of Alfred's top writers: Jay Althouse, Mark Hayes and Ruth Elaine Schram. Includes 'Ca...

This volume of best-loved folk songs for solo voice and piano contains fourteen memorable works arranged by three of Alfred's top writers: Jay Althouse, Mark Hayes and Ruth Elaine Schram. Includes 'Ca...

'City of Stars' is the Oscar-winning song from the hugely popular musical film La La Land. This artist-approved choral version has been arranged for soprano, alto and combined men’s voices with a stra...