Jay Althouse

Experience the imagery of nightfall in this hauntingly beautiful contemporary choral work. Features rich harmonies and expressive music that complement the picturesque text.

Experience the imagery of nightfall in this hauntingly beautiful contemporary choral work. Features rich harmonies and expressive music that complement the picturesque text.

Experience the imagery of nightfall in this hauntingly beautiful contemporary choral work. Features rich harmonies and expressive music that complement the picturesque text.

It's perhaps the most touching of the Gershwins' love songs. The lyrics show the sophistication of Ira and the music epitomizes the genius of George. The arrangement is brilliant in its simplicity, in...

It's perhaps the most touching of the Gershwins' love songs. The lyrics show the sophistication of Ira and the music epitomizes the genius of George. The arrangement is brilliant in its simplicity, in...

This festival anthem by well known composer Jay Althouse is perfect for Christ the King Sunday (the last Sunday prior to Advent). Set for accessible mixed voices with keyboard or brass ensemble with t...

When you see the name Jay Althouse you know it is going to be good and it is going to work well. His melodies always make sense, his rhythms are fun and his harmonies are delightful. Parts for optiona...

Though new to the Hinshaw catalogue, Jay Althouse is no stranger to choral directors everywhere. This simple anthem for mixed chorus and piano, set to a text by Samuel Longfellow, has many possibiliti...

Take a special look at this great American pop song standard arranged in an easy, light swing style. Features logical voice leading and a full-choral sound, both Jay Althouse trademarks. Opens with an...

Take a special look at this great American pop song standard arranged in an easy, light swing style. Features logical voice leading and a full-choral sound, both Jay Althouse trademarks. Opens with an...

This lovely ballad translates beautifully to the choral medium. Jay Althouse's sensitive arrangement opens with a beautiful eight measure alto line which may be sung by a soloist or the section. From...

An exceptional arrangement of the traditional African-American folk song pertaining to the Big Dipper (the 'Drinking Gourd') and how it points north t freedom. Features solid choral writing with a hau...

A lovely seasonal ballad with a secular, 'peace' text making it ideal for any holiday concert (though it could be performed almost any time of year). The gentle melody is perfectly suited to the simpl...

An exceptional song of brotherhood skillfully arranged by Jay Althouse. Opens with an optional alto solo and builds with strong choral writing, closing with a soft, final statement of the title. Use i...

Close your next concert in style with this great patriotic original by Jay Althouse and Sally Albrecht. Scored for band with optional chorus, this arragement features a fresh treatment of American in...

This piece opens with a quiet optional solo for any voice, builds with a powerful message ('We must do it for the children: save the earth.') then ends as gently and quietly as it began, with another...

An easy yet touching piece with a meaningful text: 'Light a candle, hold a sign of hope in your hand. ' Opening statement of the melody may be performed by a male/female duet. Basic choral writing, qu...

Beautiful choral work in the style of an English folk song. Soaring melodies, gorgeous harmonies with much movement in the inner voices. Text is touching.

Beautiful choral work in the style of an English folk song. Soaring melodies, gorgeous harmonies with much movement in the inner voices. Text is touching.

Here's an original work in the style of an English folk song with a simple text sentiment: 'I have traveled sea and mountain' but now 'I am coming home. ' Easy piano accompaniment and vocal lines, yet...

Here's an original work in the style of an English folk song with a simple text sentiment: 'I have traveled sea and mountain' but now 'I am coming home. ' Easy piano accompaniment and vocal lines, yet...

Here's an original work in the style of an English folk song with a simple text sentiment: 'I have traveled sea and mountain' but now 'I am coming home. ' Easy piano accompaniment and vocal lines, yet...

A contemporary, rhythmic setting of the traditional 'For the Beauty of the Earth' text written exclusively for young and developing choirs. Much rhythmic repetition makes it easy to learn. Simple voca...

You will not find a more hauntingly beautiful piece for your December concerts than this one. The text ('In December we remember our traditions new and old.') focuses on the candle, used as a symbol f...

This outstanding work has a multitude of uses: Music in our Schools Month, music advocacy, graduation, concert opener. But you might sing it simply because it's a beautiful 'music' song that will touc...