Jay Althouse

Here is a captivating arrangement of the traditional 'Kum Ba Ya' combined with an original Christmas chorus that builds to a striking chant-like chorale, and finishes with the brilliant layering of al...

No holiday program is complete without a festive medley of familiar carols. And this one provides a fresh take on some old favorites. It's so flexible with optional solo spots, varied tempos, changing...

It's a multicultural 'Merry Christmas' sung on a combination of Swahili and English texts. A strong African pulse drives this original music, which includes a chorus from the traditional 'Joy to the W...

A choral medley of four favorite Christmas spirituals: 'Mary Had a Baby,' 'Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,' 'What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?,' and 'Go, Tell It on the Mountain. ' Easy part-w...

The title comes from the line spoken by Tiny Tim in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The text evokes the images of Christmas: a star shining in the night, angels in the skies, followed by a Christmas bless...

Si potrebbe definire un "canto contemporaneo", ma in realtà il testo è stato adattato da un antico canto inglese. La melodia fresca e le armonie nitide dicono "vacanze" e le nuove parole sono adatte a...

What's on everyone's Christmas list? 'Santa, bring me snow, bring me snow, bring me snow' (maybe a foot, or two, or three!). An easy, fun, 60s-style piece written expressly for kids. It's a wintry bla...

The opening piano introduction sets the spiritual stage for this solid gospel-style Christmas number. Lots of 'hallelujah's' make it a joyful addition to your December concerts. There's an add-on sect...

A charming and unique Christmas piece with lyrics inspired by a famous e. e. cummings poem. 'Little silent Christmas tree, were you sorry to leave the forest?' The music, taking its cue from the text,...

This exciting four-minute holiday medley includes 'Joy to the World,' 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,' and 'O Come, All Ye Faithful.' The arrangements are fresh, yet scored for easy learning. Add th...

Keep your fingers crossed; a blizzard's on the way. 'And we're hoping that tomorrow when we wake up, there'll be no school today. ' It's a rollicking, '60s pop-style piece exclusively for your 2-part...

During the holidays, each of us yearns to have family and friends by our side. For those who can't be with us, we sing this special heartfelt song to encourage them to 'find a place that feels like ho...

Rockin' fun for the holiday season. With easy handclaps and rhythmic speech patterns, you can even get the audience to feel the spirit! 'Santa calls! Deck the halls! Shop the malls! '

For Christmas or General Use. A multi-use choral featuring two texts-one for Christmas and one for general use. The minor key echo-format melody on the verses contrasts with a sparkling major key soun...

A Medley of 'Winter Wonderland,' 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,' and 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year'. The ultimate holiday medley! Three all-time seasonal favorites have been comb...

Here's a memorable multicultural number for your seasonal concerts, written especially for developing choirs. A fun and rhythmic change of pace for the holidays.

We know your students are always hoping for snow! Here's a fantastic novelty number, as singers long to participate in their favorite snow-required activities.

A full-sounding and joyous choral for your holiday concerts, featuring touches of both 'Joy to the World' and 'Adeste Fideles.' Consider combining all of your choirs for a festive finale. Church choir...

Here's the perfect gospel-style Christmas number for your holiday concert. Try it as a closer, adding hand claps at the key change. 'Glory, glory hallelu!' Features two brief solos and a descant group...

A 100% chance of precipitation equals a 100% chance of anticipation...that school will be closed! Your 2-part choirs will 'dig in' when singing this driving, disco, wintertime hit.

Let me paint a picture... Here's a unique and poetic seasonal ballad, describing all we wish for in December - a season of hope, peace, promise, and faith.

This sparkling contemporary carol in 5/4 time is a fresh addition to any winter program! Features an evocative text that speaks to special sights, sounds, and feelings of the holidays. Choirs will fin...

This could be the 'theme' of your next Christmas concert. 'Gettin' ready for snow, gettin' ready for presents. come on and let's go!' It's rockin' and it's fun. The choral writing is full-sounding and...

You-know-who is SQUEEZIN' DOWN THE CHIMNEY? Just putting this title in your Christmas program will guarantee a giggle from your audience. It's fun, but like all of Jay's music, it's easy-to-teach, and...

You'll have a great time with these great holiday favorites. This is a can't-miss Song Kit for the holiday season. Titles