Sheet Music Downloads by Jay Althouse

This gentle song of parting is in the style of a benediction or Irish blessing, with each verse ending, 'Go forth with a song.' Optional soprano descant. Ideal as a concert closer, especially at sprin...

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...

Flashlights covered with red, green, and gold tissue paper or cellophane make wonderful enexpected props for this multi-holiday choral feature. Use Sally's staging suggestions (included in the publica...

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...

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.

An emotional and electrifying new arrangement of a classic American work, with your choice of accompaniment options, including full concert band. Fine choral writing is the hallmark of this work, with...

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...

Opens with a quiet statement of the melody (may be performed by male and female soloists), builds with an inspiring message ('One small step bringing us all a little bit closer. '), then ends as gentl...

Outstanding ballad of peace and brotherhood: if we all work together we can build a bridge of peace and harmony. A quick-learn piece for general use, graduation.

This subtle and lovely choral work is designed to close your December concerts. Simple blessing for the holiday season incorporates the famous 'Dona Nobis Pacem' canon.

Useful concert closer for any time of year. 'Go with a song in your heart. Go with music in your soul.' Optional narration can be custumized.

A unique concert work featuring a combination Latin/Spanish text. The vocal parts are rhythmic yet not difficult; the piano accompaniment provides the excitement. Includes a powerful 16-measure speech...

Here's an island style piecee which humorously encourages an impending hurricane to 'go away. ' It's simple, easy, and fun for 2-part choral groups of all ages.

Are you ready for some holiday spirit? This fun, catchy holiday piece will put everyone in the Christmas mood! And when your singers pull out their kazoos, well, we can't predict what might happen! Th...

What a stunningly beautiful melody! Opening with an optional solo, then duet, Pie Jesu develops with lush harmonies and counter-lines, then moves into a contrasting 'Agnus Dei' middle section. A pronu...

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...

Written exclusively for young and developing 2- and 3-part groups, this fresh, new arrangement is a quick-learn piece for your singers. The bright, driving accompaniment supports the traditional, yet...

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...

Cantar! is a stylistically authentic salsa work for choir. The text is a combination of English and simple, repetitive Spanish phrases set to a rhythmically infectious melody. Enjoy this new SSA voici...

This dynamic holiday medley opens with a soulful solo on 'Go, Tell It on the Mountain,' then launches into driving, rhythmic renditions of 'Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,' and 'O Come All Ye Faithful.'...

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...