Jay Althouse

Everyone knows this catchy theme; it's been a favorite for years. But for choir? Of course! Scat syllables do the trick. The opening riff is 'ba dop ba da,' with finger snaps. Then the voices imitate...

¿Quién puede resistirse a este tema clásico de Casablanca, una de las películas más famosas de todos los tiempos? Este rico arreglo, igualmente apropiado para coros de jazz, de espectáculos y de conci...

Sung by Will and Rachel in the fantastic 'Ballad' episode of Glee, this song was originally recorded in 1981 as a duet between Diana Ross and singer/composer Lionel Richie. Jay's arrangement features...

What a great pair of songs from the legendary Broadway musical 42nd Street. Bette Midler made 'Lullaby of Broadway' a hit in the 1970s, but it's been around since the golden era of Hollywood. Jay's ar...

It's the 60s, the Age of Aquarius, of hippies, and of the surprise Broadway smash Hair. Here's the title number from the show. . . a real retro hit. The lyrics include 29 adjectives to describe hair....

It's the ultimate 'friends' song from the musical Gypsy, arranged in an accessible style for today's choirs. 'Wherever we go, whatever we do, we're gonna go through it together. ' Great for spring and...

The joyous revival of Finian's Rainbow in Broadway's 2009 season is reason enough to select this inspired and uplifting setting of the beloved song 'Look to the Rainbow.' Charming, with just a bit of...

'Ask me to sing, and I'll give you a part of my soul. Ask me to sing, and I feel happy and hopeful and whole.' Powerful as an opener, closer, or for a combined choir concert, this inspirational contem...

The James Bond films have always had distinctive music, and the instantly recognizable theme originally premiered in the film Dr. No. Now Jay has cleverly added scat syllables so that choirs can enjoy...

What a great pair of songs from the legendary Broadway musical 42nd Street. Bette Midler made 'Lullaby of Broadway' a hit in the 1970s, but it's been around since the golden era of Hollywood. Jay's ar...

After running for more than 30 years off-Broadway, the musical legend The Fantasticks has re-opened to great reviews. The show is timeless, and so is its music. In this arrangement of the elegant open...

The joyous revival of Finian's Rainbow in Broadway's 2009 season is reason enough to select this inspired and uplifting setting of the beloved song 'Look to the Rainbow.' Charming, with just a bit of...

After running for more than 30 years off-Broadway, the musical legend The Fantasticks has re-opened to great reviews. The show is timeless, and so is its music. In this arrangement of the elegant open...

Here's a driving, rock version of the Hank Williams classic. From the opening measure it'll knock your socks off. Strong, easy-to-learn choral parts and a rockin' piano accompaniment are the stars her...

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...

Your ladies will melt the hearts of every man in the audience with this classic Tammy Wynette hit from the '60s.

Certainly, not a Christmas season goes by that one doesn't hear Bruce Springsteen's popular rock and roll version of this holiday staple. Now any or all of your choirs can enjoy singing it, too!

An impassioned salute to the value of music in our lives. Perform it at any public or community event. Great concert opener, closer, or theme song.

This pop hit from 1960 (the only #1 hit for the group, The Drifters) has been recorded by dozens of artists from country to r&b, including Dolly Parton and Michael Bubl. Jay's new arrangement has a li...

El cantante Mel Tormé dijo de "Dream" que era "el himno nacional de los grupos de cantantes". Lo ha grabado todo el mundo, desde Frank Sinatra a George Shearing, y es el número de grupo vocal por exce...

We love the lyrics on this one; they remind us we're all special, and unique. The sentiment of this 70s pop hit is always timely, and the song has been used in several movies, including The Last Ameri...

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...

This Olivia Newton-John hit from the '70s translates perfectly as a gospel-edged pop piece for today's choirs. There's a little hint of Elvis, too. Well-crafted choral writing combines with rhythmic d...

Legendary country star Johnny Cash can still be heard singing this unforgettable hit from 1996 on recent TV commercials. A fun way to concentrate on diction-and learn a bit of geography without leavin...

Certainly, not a Christmas season goes by that one doesn't hear Bruce Springsteen's popular rock and roll version of this holiday staple. Now any or all of your choirs can enjoy singing it, too!