Jay Althouse Sheet Music for Mixed Choir

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.

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...

Broadway, here we come, with this bright, bouncy number featuring clever lyrics, a 2-beat feel, and a rousing finish. 'I want to be in the spotlight. I want to be in a show!' As a concert opener or as...

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...

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...

One of Frederic Chopin's most popular Etudes with a timely text and a skillful choral adaptation by Jay Althouse. 'O, grant us peace in time of tribulation. ' The harmonically rich piece opens with te...

Can you hear a snowflake falling? Can you hear it touch the ground? A simple, curious question from a thought provoking wintertime song. Fresh parallel chords move gracefully over a pedal tone bass as...

A soul-styled original with a funky choral groove, bluesy modal melody, and several dig-in solos for your most stylized singers. Jay's mysterious opening builds to an intense verse, repeats with great...

An Armenian mother sings an impassioned lullaby to her child as they 'sail away to the arms of America' to start life anew in the land of their dreams. So effective, so emotional that there won't be a...

Take your 3-part and 2-part singers to new heights with this uplifting choral that encourages a positive 'nothing can stop me now' attitude. Its easy pop drive and appropriate vocal ranges insure no-f...

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...

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...

We celebrate a joyful sight: our future shining bright tonight. It's reflected in our children's eyes. This stirring new inspirational choral was recently premiered at the Macy's 4th of July televised...

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...

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...