Choir Sacred (SATB choir) - Grade 3 - Digital Download

SKU: JX.00-22787

Arranged by Jay Althouse. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Church Choral Series. All Saints Day; Ash Wednesday; Baptism; Confirmation; Lent; Sacred; Spiritual; Spring; Stewardship. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-22787. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-22787).

English. Psalm 29, Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 4:18-25, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:1-22, John 1:26-50, 2 Corinthians 5:12-21.

This energetic walking spiritual sounds the call to follow King Jesus to the Promised Land. Dramatic dynamic contrasts, choral section spotlights, and a soaring descant are key elements in this superbly crafted original by Jay Althouse. For All Saints', Ash Wednesday, Baptism of the Lord, Child Dedication, Confirmation, Lent, Stewardship or any time, church and school choirs. Suggested scriptures: Psalm 29, Matthew 3: 13-17 & 4: 18-25, Mark 1: 9-11, Luke 3: 1-22, John 1: 26-50, 2 Corinthians 5: 12-21.

Composed by Jay Althouse. Piano Accompaniment. Spirituals & Gospel, General Worship, Christ's Presence, Devotion, Eternal Life, Guidance, Spiritual. Octavo. 12 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #C5226DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1010646

Composed by Jay Jordan. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Octavo. 13 pages. Jay Jordan #1911021. Published by Jay Jordan (A0.1010646).

Afterglow is a new, original setting of the Helen Lowry Marshall (1904-1975) poem of the same name for SATB choir. The poem is a beautiful statement about wanting to be remembered in hopeful, happy tones: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one; I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. This setting is appropriate for high school and college choirs and is rated Grade 3.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1308086

By Jay Jordan. By Jay Jordan. Arranged by Jay Jordan. Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Praise & Worship,Traditional. 13 pages. Pro Creations Music #897359. Published by Pro Creations Music (A0.1308086).

In early summer 2014 I attended the funeral of Marc Baires, a former student.  Always a sad affair, his passing was unusual for me in that it marked the first time I had “witnessed� the illness and eventual passing of a former student via social media.  Though heavily involved in music in high school Mark had chosen science as his career path and was a successful scientist at a prominent, local biotech firm.  Mark approached his cancer diagnosis with a matter-of-fact, analytical attitude and posted frequent updates about his condition, culminating with a posthumous message from his loved ones.  

 The prayer card handed out at Marc’s funeral featured the Afterglow poem by Helen Lowry Marshall (1904 - 1975).  It moved me greatly, as the message of love and comfort for those left behind was totally consistent with Marc’s generous spirit, something that was confirmed in the eulogies of his colleagues.  I decided that I would attempt to set the poem in a treatment that, hopefully, conveyed the intent of Afterglow, and that honored a man who had brought smiles to many with his somewhat goofy personality and his many unselfish deeds.

Musical note
Conductors should try to honor the metronomic markings to create the feeling steady forward motion.  The leaps in the main theme should be sung as delicately as possible.

Choir, 4-Part, SATB, A Cappella - Digital Download EARLY INTERMEDIATE By Jay Jordan. By Traditional. Arranged by Jay Jordan. A Cappella,Barbershop,Christmas, Comedy,Holiday. 5 pages. Pro Creations Music #897385. Published by Pro Creations Music

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1184315

By Traditional. By Traditional. Arranged by Jay Jordan. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Octavo. 29 pages. Pro Creations Music #784034. Published by Pro Creations Music (A0.1184315).

Irish folk singing is a wonderful tradition spanning hundreds of years and includes subjects ranging from romance to resistance. Many songs were created and subsequently preserved in pubs and other informal gatherings. The three traditional songs included in this medley, Whisky in the Jar, Will You Go, Lassie, Go (Wild Mountain Thyme), and Wild Rover (No Nay Never) are popular to this day and have made their way beyond the pub to the concert stage, and even the big screen. Scored for SATB choir and a female solo in the middle song, this arrangement is easy and fun. Your choir will love singing these sure crowd-pleasers and your audience will enjoy joining in the fun when your singers encourage them to clap along in the appropriate spots.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1184274

By Traditional. By Traditional. Arranged by Jay Jordan. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,World. Octavo. 9 pages. Pro Creations Music #783989. Published by Pro Creations Music (A0.1184274).

Irish/Scottish folk singing is a wonderful tradition spanning hundreds of years and includes subjects ranging from romance to resistance. Many songs were created and subsequently preserved in pubs and other informal gatherings.  Will You Go, Lassie, Go, also known as Wild Mountain Thyme, is basically a love song. The imagery comes alive, however, if one has had the pleasure of seeing in person the blooming heather (another alternate title) mentioned in the lyrics. When in bloom, it blankets hillsdises with it's distinctive purple hue. Heather was also used extensively in the process of thatching, roofs, a process that continues to this day. Though more difficult to work with than some other plants, there is a movement to preserve heather thatching. This arrangement is for SATB choir with piano accompaniment and features a female soloist at the beginning and the end. Your choir will love singing this accessible arrangement.