Jay Althouse: Festive Gloria (SATB)

A powerful concert work featuring a strong piano accompaniment and driving, repetitive rhythms. Features an “echo” section, and a closing soprano/tenor descant. Uncomplicated voice-writing with much repetition makes for easy learning, a Jay Althouse trademark. Effective dynamic changes. Original, English text has no sacred references and is well-suited for school concerts.

Cantate: Three Latin Settings (SATB)

A dynamic trio of familiar Latin texts composed expressly for school choirs by Jerry Estes. It’s intended to be performed as a group, but each piece can be performed alone, so it’s an economical choice for choirs on a tight budget. The 3-Part Mixed edition has a limited men’s range and is ideal for middle […]

Communion Meditation (SATB)

Communion Meditationis an anthem for the Lord’s Supper that may be performed throughout the year and may be especially appropriate for communion on Easter Sunday, Ascension, and the Day of Pentecost. Suggested corresponding lectionary readings include Exodus 12: 1-14, Psalm 116: 12-19, Matthew 26: 17-29, Mark 14: 12-25, Luke 22: 7-23, and 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. […]