Jay Althouse

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...

This adaptation of an American folk hymn has a fascinating text: 'Sun don't set in the mornin',' and 'Water don't rise when the stars glow.' But, ultimately, 'light shines over the world.' A haunting...

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...

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...

A light bossa nova beat is the groove of this upbeat music number. The lyrics are entirely in English except for the title, 'Cante una Canción,' which means 'sing a song. ' Singable vocal lines are su...

A light bossa nova beat is the groove of this upbeat music number. The lyrics are entirely in English except for the title, 'Cante una Canción,' which means 'sing a song. ' Singable vocal lines are su...

You will grow as a person if you learn to deal with the intricacies of daily life. This strong text based on Rudyard Kipling's poem will inspire and lift your singers to new heights. Optional solo opp...

You will grow as a person if you learn to deal with the intricacies of daily life. This strong text based on Rudyard Kipling's poem will inspire and lift your singers to new heights. Optional solo opp...

You will grow as a person if you learn to deal with the intricacies of daily life. This strong text based on Rudyard Kipling's poem will inspire and lift your singers to new heights. Optional solo opp...

There's a change on the horizon, there's a change that's sure to come.' This piece delivers with a powerful message to be true to what you believe in. Pulsing rhythms are accentuated with the optional...

There's a change on the horizon, there's a change that's sure to come.' This piece delivers with a powerful message to be true to what you believe in. Pulsing rhythms are accentuated with the optional...

Memorable music and a moving text combine flawlessly in this inspiring choral work, encouraging singers to let their song be heard. Appropriate for graduation or anytime of year. A stirring violin obb...