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A quote from 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' opens this gospel original with soulful style before breaking into a full-blown spiritual celebration! The energized and syncopated chorus is a strong hook desi...

The perfect 3-part choice for middle school and junior high choirs, Headed for the Promised Land is an exciting spiritual with a limited-range men's part. The chorus opens with a pyramid of sound that...

Another great, original spiritual from Jay Althouse. Teach the refrain first and you'll find your singers can't wait to learn the rest of the piece. In just a rehearsal or two, they'll sound great and...

New for TBB voices! Jay's crystal clear arrangement begins tenderly, pensively, (with optional solos) then grows and grows to a powerful finish. The universal call for world peace is as relevant today...

Bongo and hand drum accompaniment highlight this African-styled work filled with rhythmic intensity. The simple 'alleluia' text allows the melodic and rhythmic lines to take center stage. An add-on se...

New for TBB voices! Jay's crystal clear arrangement begins tenderly, pensively, (with optional solos) then grows and grows to a powerful finish. The universal call for world peace is as relevant today...

This African-inspired arrangement of the favorite spiritual is newly available for SSA and TBB choirs. Rhythmic and stirring, an original Swahili text punctuates the familiar lullaby melody. Triadic h...

A medley of two train songs, 'Chattanooga Choo-Choo' and 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe,' both with music by the legendary Harry Warren. It's a swinging arrangement that's appropriate for y...

Don't miss this tight, swingin' arrangement of a Johnny Mercer standard. Appealing to vocal jazz as well as concert choirs. Irresistible!

Only once in a blue moon does a song like this come along! This Rodgers and Hart hit has been recorded by legions of stars. Jay's arrangement starts soulfully, then kicks into The Marcels' 1961 doo-wo...

A light, swinging, Jay Althouse arrangement of a Duke Ellington 'standard. ' Features accessible voice leading and some simple scat syllables. . . but no vocal improvisation. Accessible voice leading....

A light, swinging, Jay Althouse arrangement of a Duke Ellington 'standard. ' Features accessible voice leading and some simple scat syllables. . . but no vocal improvisation. Accessible voice leading....

Jay Althouse has put together a trio of jazz tunes for young choirs. It opens with a light swing number, followed by a traditional vocal jazz ballad, and closes with a tight, up tempo chart reminiscen...

This new arrangement of a familiar holiday number features a light, swinging style with easy voice leading. Includes optional male and female solos. The optional horn and rhythm parts are simple and a...

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...

A well-crafted choral work incorporating Bach's famous 'Air' from orchestral Suite in D, the best loved carol, 'Still, Still, Still,' and just a touch of 'O Holy Night. ' A simple adaptation of Bach's...

A touching ballad of parting, benediction-like, in the tradition of an Irish blessing. Basic choral writing. . . use it to teach phrasing, diction, or virtually any choral technique. The ideal concert...

Here is a meaningful song of peace and brotherhood with a strong message, logical vocal writing, and a powerful ending. It starts mezzo-piano, with opening solos, then it builds to finish. InstruPax i...

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.