Singer Mel Tormé called "Dream" "the national anthem for group singers." It's been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to George Shearing, and is the quintessential vocal group number. The vocal lines are easy, so it's a great piece to work on tone and blend...for any ensemble of any size. Easy piano accompaniment.

In 1960, pianist and singer Charles Brown first recorded this Christmas classic. Since then, the Eagles, Kelly Clarkson, Martina McBride, and Jon Bon Jovi are among the many artists who have covered the blues-infused tune about missing ithe one you love” during the holidays. Opens with an optional solo followed by irresistible classic i60s harmonies.

There's nothing quite like the excitement of opening night, captured brilliantly here in the showstopper from Cole Porter's Kiss Me, Kate. Anticipation gradually builds as the bubbly tune passes from voice to voice in a crescendo, eventually erupting into the title line of the song. A terrific selection for staging or choreography, smartly arranged for developing choirs!

From the songwriting team that created "You Raise Me Up" comes this Celtic-inspired ballad performed by the internationally renowned artists Secret Garden. Inspiring and beautiful lyrics, gorgeous harmonies. Optional violin part included in the publication.

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

Scotty McCreery's debut single from season 10 immediately catapulted this American Idol onto the Billboard Hot 100 charts---and into millions of viewers' hearts!

Picture yourself walking the streets of New Orleans as you perform the first half of this popular jazz standard from the 1920s. Then listen as Jay's arrangement rocks to the end!

A concert opener your audiences (and singers) will remember for years to come. It's the ultimate Broadway-style, 2-beat blockbuster. Jay Althouse throws in everything but the kitchen sink on this one...it's complete with a Rockettes-style "kick line" section. And you'll love the creative and clever text. The incredible SoundTrax CD is classic; use it to capture the feel of broadway. Perfect for all ages.

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 reminiscent of Route 66. Written specifically as teaching songs, these pieces are perfect for training your group in classic jazz styles. Nostalgically authentic; it's as if each of the short standards were written by Count Basie himself. Three great teaching tools for the price of one! SoundTrax features a professionally recorded jazz combo.

Songlist: Swingin' The Night, Nightingale, I-95

Help your students realize the importance of perseverance with this inspirational new power ballad for choirs of all ages. "It's in the little steps I take, where I become who I will be. It's in trying that I find the very best in me." A motivational text and a captivating musical setting. There won't be a dry eye in the house when your singers deliver the message that "the journey is worth it all." Perfect for graduation or any time of year.

There's just so much fun to be had with this sometimes tender, sometimes rollicking medley by accomplished arranger Jay Althouse. Five folk songs are combined into a thematic story which cleverly chronicles the journey of wedding-bound sweethearts. Opens gently with the melodic "Red River Valley," grooves through a rhythmic "Nine Hundred Miles," and firmly ties the knot with "Cindy!" The optional SoundTrax and SoundPax parts provide a solid folk accompaniment.

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.

A bit of fun, a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor, and a great way to celebrate and feature those loyal and loveable altos!

No matter where we go or who we are, we should feel free to sing our own song---and others are welcome to join in. "And I'll be there to guide you through." A joyous and uplifting choral for all ages. Featured on Showbiz! choral movement DVD (00-35858).

"Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination." It's pure joy to sing this hauntingly lovely and inspirational song, originally performed by Gene Wilder in the musical Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Featured in season 2 of Glee.

With all the scintillating energy of Cuba in the 1960's, La Musica is a hot, hot, hot number from contemporary composer Jay Althouse. Built upon a hypnotic rhythmic pulse, smooth Latin harmonies, and a haunting melody, this cross-cultural number combines English text with a few Spanish phrases to remind us that music is "a world we share." If you liked Jay's ¡Cantar! and Oye la Música, you don't want to miss this exciting sequel. Perform with the authentic sounding SoundTrax or create your own Latin combo with the optional SoundPax.

Rhythmic. Passionate. Scintillating. Take a good look at this vibrant multicultural feature by Jay Althouse. You simply cannot sit still as this sizzling song captures you with its infectious Latin groove and harmonic progression. With a text in both English and Spanish, El Ritmo de la Noche speaks to the sound and spirit of music as an essential life force. "You move me; you are my emotion." A pronunciation guide and translation are included, and the optional SoundTrax or SoundPax, and choreography video or DVD will add to your performance. Featured on the new staging DVD/Video "On the Stage!"

An Afro/Latin/Cuban fusion piece with a combination English/Spanish text. It's all about music and it's all about the rhythm of life. Your singers will sound great on this one; easy voice leadings make the Latin-jazz inspired harmonies fall right into place. "Yo vivo cantando, I live to sing!"

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-wop version.

"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 voicing of Jay's #1 seller! Sizzling!

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 everywhere."I hear the rhythm of life in music. I hear the rhythm of life in song." An authentic salsa work for choir with a rhythmically infectious melody. Exiting choral music for all ages. Authentic Afro-Cuban SoundTrax.

And the Oscar goes to ... this, the signature song from critically acclaimed and highly awarded La La Land. Winner of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, and the Critic's Choice Movie Awards, this melancholy yet hopeful ballad features a haunting tune and a distinctive piano accompaniment that are instantly recognizable and extremely well suited for choral groups.

Would you believe a song in which the entire lyric is made up of 24 rock and roll song titles from the 50's and 60's?? Only Jay Althouse could have written this one. Opens with a brief speech choir section to set the rockin' mood, and then the hits just keep on rollin'! 'The Leader of the Pack came with Peggy Sue; Good Golly, Miss Molly was even there too.' The staging possibilities are endless.

A unique arrangement of one of the all-time great friendship songs . . . unique because it can be performed with a swing beat OR with even eighth notes. The straightforward treatment means it's easy-to-learn in just a few rehearsals so it's perfect for the beginning . . . or the end . . . of the school year. A good choice for movement.

In early 1927 heavy rains in the central United States caused the Mississippi River to flood and overflow its banks down river in Louisiana. Randy Newman's 1975 song documented that event. "Louisiana 1927" has become a musical response to the floods of 2005, reminding us that Louisiana will recover just as it did from the floods of 1927.

Would you believe this song was written by the same songwriting team that wrote The Wizard of Oz, Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg? It's true. They created this number for comedian Groucho Marx to sing in the 1939 movie At the Circus. It's a tour de force of comedic writing, in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan. An absolute must-have for men's groups.

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 your small pop/jazz groups or your larger choral ensembles. Easy piano accompaniment and singable vocal harmonies.

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. (Don't believe us? Count 'em!) Great fun for everyone.

The tempo indication says "with a groove," and we couldn't think of better words to describe it. This arrangement cooks! It's funky, with a twist of soul. And the lyrics are upbeat and positive: "Think of your fellow man, give him a helping hand. Put a little love in your heart."

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 here. Great for any choir, any age, any size. Just roll up your sleeves and let it rock!

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 end-of-year concerts, or whenever you just want to say "music makes us friends."

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 opening number, the tune is stated first in a straightforward manner, then becomes a light jazz waltz. Perfectly arranged for all your groups, large or small, regardless of age.

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 a more innocent era.

Your men will be cooler than cool, scatting this catchy movie theme! The opening riff is "ba dop ba da," with finger snaps. Then the voices imitate the horns. A favorite in all voicings!

Don't miss this memorable medley of three great '60s girl-group hits. The "chicks" in your choir will love it. Fun, timeless music for your concert or show SSA groups. The '60s never go out of style!

Watch out, ladies! That new girl in town is after your guy! This is the coolest new choral for girls in town. From the new hit movie Hairspray.

Don't miss this hard-driving and raucous hit from the movie Hairspray, perfect for men's concert and show choirs. Opens with a rockin' solo with male back-ups. Take this one out for a test drive!

Jazz and concert choirs alike will want to zoom out and buy this hot new choral featured in the motion picture License to Wed. Driving contrapuntal scat melodies are introduced in each voice, then we kick into second gear with a blast of a fast waltz. Don't get caught without "License to Scat" in your program this year!

This sultry ballad from the Great American Songbook is one of the finest works from the songwriting team of Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. The dazzling arrangement has a great piano accompaniment, full choral writing, and a pull-out-the-stops finish. Very appropriate for concert choirs as well as show and jazz groups.

Cole Porteris most famous "list song" is offered here in an arrangement that pulls out all the stops. The sweet opening verse leads into the traditional swing, then finishes off with a rollicking kick-line "bring-em-home" tag. Just do it!

Your ladies will break the hearts of every man in the audience with this classic Tammy Wynette hit from the '60s. The ultimate choice for your SSA choir.

Michael Bubléis incredible hit song is now available for your choral groups. Optional opening solos blossom into a beautiful, heartfelt, and lush choral arrangement. Perfect for spring concerts.

Grass skirts and coconuts, anyone? Now your men can get in on the act with this popular Hawaiian Christmas greeting, featured on Bette Midleris album Cool Yule.

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-wop version.

This 1964 gospel-style tune by legendary R&B singer-songwriter Sam Cooke has found new life in today's pop world. Both Seal (on his Soul album) and American Idol's Adam Lambert have hit recordings. "It's been a long time comin', but I know a change is gonna come."

What a tale Connie Francis sang back in 1959! But what a fun, sassy song for girl groups to sing today! "Lipstick on your collar told a tale on you! Boy!" Also featured in the current off-Broadway musical The Marvelous Wonderettes.

Jay offers a fresh, swingin', positive, and happy approach to this popular standard, originally sung by Doris Day in the '50s and later by many other pop and jazz artists. Great for concert, jazz, and show choirs.

Celebrate 50 years of James Bond OO7---and the release of the movie Skyfall---with this fabulously recognizable theme, originally premiered in the film Dr. No. Singers can now enjoy these exciting rhythms, marvelous melodies, and snazzy harmonies!

This great tune was most recently featured on the TV hit Glee as sung by a trio of choreographed cheerleaders. Let your ladies do a little research and listen to how Dionne Warwick originally sang this tune in 1967.

Here's seven minutes full of nonstop fun---and perhaps some fun memories for folks in your audience! This medley offers wonderful variety for concert or show choirs. Titles: He's a Rebel * Sealed with a Kiss * Save the LAst Dance for Me * Turn Around Look at Me * (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher.

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 Irish lilt.

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 a great duet up front for two of your stars!

Here's a rockin' remake of a timeless '60s hit, perfect for the pop portion of your concert. "Give me a ticket for an airplane. Ain't got time to take no fast train." Kickin' groove!

Appearing most recently on Michael Bublé's 2010 album Special Delivery, and also performed by Artie in Glee's "Dream On" episode, this timeless song has been recorded by decades of top singers, including Ozzie Nelson, Kate Smith, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Mama Cass Elliott, and Diana Krall. A classic for all ages.

This festive trio of Christmas favorites is packed with memorable melodies and jazzy harmonies. 4 1/2 minutes of holiday cheer that your audience will enjoy!

It's a '50s hit parade! Grab a jukebox and some poodle skirts, and let the good times roll! Enjoy seven minutes of good, clean, rock-and-roll '50s fun!

Originally performed by Jackie Wilson in 1967, this classic pop hit (inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame) has been covered by many famous artists such as Otis Redding, Bette Midler, and Bruce Springsteen. Starts out slow and cool, then cooks to the end!

Whether you're a fan of the movie or the hit stage musical, your students will love performing and hearing this rockin' title song! Hot fun!

Pay tribute to one of America's greatest songwriters of all time! Cole Porter's music is sometimes sophisticated, sometimes sassy, and always memorable. Here's an 8 1/2-minute medley of some of his best-known songs, arranged with flair and style by Jay Althouse.

Jay offers a light swing approach to this Cole Porter favorite from the 1943 film Something to Shout About. Sung by jazz artists across the board, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Mel Tormé. Opens with two brief solos.