SKU: AP.39735

UPC: 038081443966. English. Words based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; music by Jay Althouse. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.

Jay's contemporary setting based on this timeless and poignant text deserves a place in your upcoming concert season. Superb choral literature, guaranteed to touch all who hear it. As a special addition, project animated images from the VideoTrax DVD on a large screen during performance.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SKU: AP.34765

UPC: 038081384917. English. Words by Tom Durley; Jay Althouse.

December nights bring great delights of friendship and good cheer. Celebrate the joys of the holiday season with this delightful contemporary madrigal-like choral. Perfect as a festive processional or during a madrigal feast.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SKU: LO.99-3979MD

UPC: 000308152982.

Performance/accompaniment CD plus Split-track for 10/5289MD The classic Take the Name of Jesus with You receives an enlivened setting from Jay Rouse that’s fantastic for benedictions. With an original melody, soaring chorus, and Jay’s signature piano writing, this accessible anthem will inspire your choir and congregation to proclaim the name of Jesus!

SKU: AP.48352

UPC: 038081551753. English. Jay Althouse.

Crisp and cool as a peppermint stick, this re-imagined carol is refreshing in every way. From the light swing rhythms of the familiar melody to a jazz fantasia of Fa la la's in counterpoint, it's just the right blend of familiar, fun, and festive! A rhythm section SoundTrax is available.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SKU: LO.000308148671

UPC: 000308148671.

Looking for some peaceful listening for your busy holiday season? Take a listen to Jay Rouse playing his own arrangements as found in the piano book A Still and Silent Night (978-0-7877-5806-6). Jay Rouse performed each of his favorite Christmas melodies with exceptional mastery and flair for this CD.

SKU: AP.47533

UPC: 038081542263. English. Johnny Mercer.

This Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren tune was premiered by jazz legend Louis Armstrong and nominated for an Academy Award in 1938. The lighted-hearted, innocently flirtatious song has since become an iconic standard. Jay's fantastic arrangement includes the opening verse, some easy scat singing, and plenty of jazz sonorities throughout. Add the rhythm section SoundPax for even more style.

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

SKU: LO.99-3864MD

UPC: 000308149708.

More Than Conquerors is an epic, through-composed anthem of affirmation arranged by the incomparable Jay Rouse. With lyrics from Romans 8 and music based on a recording by Veritas from their new album Hope Survives, this song will provide a unique choral experience for your choir and congregation.

SKU: LO.99-3470L

UPC: 000308144949.

A gently flowing accompaniment provides the perfect backdrop for Jay Rouse’s inspiring and expressive setting of the enchanting melody. The layered choral treatment and exquisite solo cello part make this piece a sterling option for worship or concert.

SKU: LO.99-4106MD

UPC: 000308156041.

Performance/accompaniment CD plus Split-track for Easter Song (10/5403MD) - Jay Rouse's energetic arrangement of Annie Herring's beloved Easter Song triumphantly announces Christ's resurrection with a praiseful Hallelujah! Hallelujah! He's alive! Featuring easily learned harmonies, a driving 6/8 feel, memorable melodies, and an optional orchestra, this anthem celebrates Christ's resurrection and our redemption through His victory! From Songs of the Cross (55/1199MD).

SKU: LO.99-3934L

UPC: 000308151404.

Performance/accompaniment CD for Love Can! (10/5216L) This poignant lyric by Rose Aspinall is beautifully paired with Jay Rouse’s original melody: Now Love’s desire will break our chains by giving us a Lamb, but what could ever restore us? Love can! The seamless inclusion of Away in a Manger, along with the optional cello, ensures a lovely addition to any Christmas worship or concert setting.

SKU: LO.99-3932L

UPC: 000308151343.

Performance/accompaniment CD plus Split-track for Better Is One Day (10/5214L) Jay Rouse’s inspired setting of this praise and worship classic is sure to appeal to choirs and ensembles of all sizes. The gentle groove of this contemporary song will be quickly learned by your singers. Better is one day in Your courts, better is one day in Your house, better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere. The optional congas and acoustic bass add a distinctive quality that will resonate with your singers!

SKU: LO.99-4022MD

UPC: 000308154184.

Performance/accompaniment CD plus Split-track for 10/5318MD Jay Rouse combines “We Three King of Orient Are,” “Pat-a-Pan” and “Sing We Now of Christmas” in this refreshing, stand-out medley. The first two songs lead brilliantly to the latter and to a grand and glorious conclusion. Perfect for Christmas services and programs, this one will fill singers and listeners alike with festive joy and spirit!