Jay Althouse

You might call it a 'contemporary carol,' and in fact, the lyrics are adapted from an old English carol. The fresh melody and crisp harmonies say 'holidays' and the new words are just right for the ca...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

During the holidays, each of us yearns to have family and friends by our side. For those who can't be with us, we sing this special heartfelt song to encourage them to 'find a place that feels like ho...

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...

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...

Movin' in the Right Direction! is a vibrant and contemporary 20-minute program designed to help build character and integrity in your young singers. Teachers, students, and parents will enjoy the less...

Movin' in the Right Direction! is a vibrant and contemporary 20-minute program designed to help build character and integrity in your young singers. Teachers, students, and parents will enjoy the less...

Rockin' fun for the holiday season. With easy handclaps and rhythmic speech patterns, you can even get the audience to feel the spirit! 'Santa calls! Deck the halls! Shop the malls! '

For Christmas or General Use. A multi-use choral featuring two texts-one for Christmas and one for general use. The minor key echo-format melody on the verses contrasts with a sparkling major key soun...

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...

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...