Jay Althouse

Originally performed by Jackie Wilson in 1967, this classic pop hit (inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame) has been covered by many famous artists such as Otis Redding, Bette Midler, and Bruce Spring...

Sally and Jay's heartfelt text reminds us of the impact of singing together, which serves as a symbol of our unity. The memorable hook and important message will engage and inspire your singers from t...

Sally and Jay's heartfelt text reminds us of the impact of singing together, which serves as a symbol of our unity. The memorable hook and important message will engage and inspire your singers from t...

A unique arrangement of one of the all-time great friendship songs. . . unique because it can be performed with a swing beat OR with even eighth notes. The straightforward treatment means it's easy-to...

Enjoy this simply beautiful and singable setting of the serene American folk song. The fresh piano accompaniment provides a changing foundation for each verse.

An exuberant concert work featuring a secular text combining Latin and English. Strong choral writing will make your choir sound its best. Includes descant for soprano and tenor.

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.

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...

Jay Althouse told us he thought Marta Keen's HOMEWARD BOUND was one of the finest pieces he's ever arranged. And we think it might be one of Jay's best arrangements. The haunting, folk-like melody ope...

An up-beat, swing arrangement of this favorite. The light jazz treatment is voiced to insure a successful experience. This one will make your group sparkle. Don't miss it! InstruPax includes: director...

Jay Althouse revisits a little-known gem by George Gershwin from nearly 100 years ago: a winsome melody winds over a terrain of jazz chords before melting into lush choral harmony. Flexible tempos and...

Oh the heartache! 'Why must I be a teenager in love?' It's a musical question from the sock hop days of the fabulous '50s. The jitterbug-style arrangement is lively and fresh, yet captures the feel of...

Scott Joplin's Ragtime Favorites for Strings as performed by Zinn's Ragtime String Quartet. Published for first violin, second violin viola, cello, string bass (optional), score and piano accompanimen...

This African-inspired arrangement of the favorite spiritual is newly available for SSA and TBB choirs. Rhythmic and stirring, an original Swahili text punctuates the familiar lullaby melody. Triadic h...

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...

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...

Fancy grass skirts and coconuts? Bring tropical sunshine and infectious holiday cheer to your Christmas concert! With "Mele Kalikimaka," the world-famous Hawaiian Christmas greeting famously featured...

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...

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 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...

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...

Bring a fresh breeze and an infectious groove to your holiday season with "Baby Born In Bethlehem", published by Alfred Publishing! This piece offers a wonderfully vibrant, bluesy approach to Christma...

Bring an infectious groove and joyful energy to your holiday season! With "Baby Born in Bethlehem", published by Alfred Publishing, you get a wonderfully fresh and bluesy choral highlight that will de...

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...

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...