Jay Althouse Sheet Music for Mixed Choir

A joyful song of contagious praise! This accessible anthem will be remembered long after the worship service ends. He Is a Mighty Lord features light syncopation, a rhythmic, accessible accompaniment,...

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...

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...

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...

What an idea! Bach's famous 'Minuet in G' with a Dona nobis pacem, 'peace' text. Easily and quickly learned by any age choir. Simple and supportive piano accompaniment. Straightfoward choral writing c...

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...

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...

Captivating in its simplicity, this folk-like melody is arranged simply in a classic, folk song style by Jay Althouse. The piano accompaniment is simple, yet supportive of the singers. What a sentimen...

No nation better represents the mixing of 'world' music than Brazil, and the pure harmonies and silky melodies of its pop music have never gone out of style. Jay Althouse recreates this Brazilian feel...

A concert opener your audiences (and singers) will remember for years to come. It's the ultimate Broadway-style, 2-beat blockbuster. Jay Althouse throws in everything but the kitchen sink on this one....

Jay Althouse follows up his cross-cultural ¡Cantar! with another exciting choral work in Afro-Cuban style. The text (mostly in English, except for two brief Spanish phrases) reminds us that music is e...

With all the scintillating energy of Cuba in the 1960's, La Música is a hot, hot, hot number from contemporary composer Jay Althouse. Built upon a hypnotic rhythmic pulse, smooth Latin harmonies, and...

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...

Reminiscent of folk songs from the British Isles, this choral gem has a touching text: 'I've traveled and I've wandered. . . but I'll be coming home to stay. ' Especially appropriate for spring concer...

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...

A stirring text combined with solid choral writing make this an ideal choice for concerts and festivals. Perfect for massed choirs or for any size choir. Starts small, builds, and then ends quietly: '...

This fun-packed arrangement includes new, updated lyrics. Use the Alfred SoundTrax. Featured on 'On with the Show!' video, #21799.

An easy-to-teach arrangement of a great, standard song recently sung by Bette Midler in the movie 'Beaches. ' The lazy, swing tempo arrangement highlights the conversational nature of the text. . . gr...

One of the finest 'music' songs we've heard in years. 'Music, speak to me now. . . think of me as your friend. ' Jay Althouse brings the joy of music alive with this simple, yet powerful piece. Suitab...