Recital Music has developed a large exciting and eclectic catalogue of Christmas music for choirs in recent years. Some works are published for the first time others are in new editions and we aim to provide accessible and enjoyable choral music for choirs of all ages and abilities. Enjoy!Shout for the King! is a joyous and vibrant carol for junior choir and piano. It's Latin-American influence has proved popular with choirs and audiences alike and a double bass and percussion can easily be added for extra energy and atmosphere.Chord symbols are included for optional double bass or guitar accompaniment.The composer writes: 'Shout forthe King! was composed one evening in December 2004. At the time I was training as a Primary School teaching assistant and involved in playing the piano for the school's various Christmas musical events and concerts. It was the first time I had written both lyrics and music which both came to me at the same time. I subsequently taught the song to the children in the days which followed which they loved and it was the first time a 'real' composer had written anything for them. A week later it was premiered at the school carol concert with me playing the piano.I have always wanted to write a new and catchy Christmas carol drawing influences from all the familiar ones we know and love every Christmas. I also wanted the melody of the verses and chorus to be catchy and repetitive and would be easy and enjoyable for junior choirs to learn. I have always had a fondness for Latin-American rhythms hence the happy groove which I think add to the appeal!'Born in Cardiff in 1975 and trained in piano and flute at school Jay Mackie studied composition as an undergraduate at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama from 1997-2000 and completed an MMus gaining a distinction in Composition in 2004.At college Jayson received three scholarship prizes for composing where his Wind Quintet was a featured work at the ISCM's World Music Days

Adapted from Jay's popular American Folk Songs for Solo Singers, this remarkable new choral arrangement works beautifully. The languid minor-key melody is passed from soloist to choir and part to part, often accompanied by mournful background vocals. Not difficult to perform, but appropriately weighty. / Choeur SSA

Yes My Lord! is another great original spiritual from Jay Althouse. Teach the refrain first and you'll find your singers can't wait to learn the rest of the piece. In just a rehearsal or two they'll sound great and you'll be singing it all year long. Yes My Lord! is a real gem.

This is a different kind of holiday number, focusing on a yuletide wish for peace and brotherhood: 'What I want most of all this Christmas is a world of love and peace.' A simple, yet poignant sentiment, set to a lovely melody by Jay Althouse. Logical voice leading, easy accompaniment. A modulation helps build to the finish and the piece ends with a quote from Handel's Joy To The World melody. / Choeur SAB

Jay's poetic text is a rhapsodic ode to the dawning of a day. Bright chords and vibrant syncopations depict the rising of the sun. This outstanding concert work will easily come together to make your group shine. / Choeur SAB

First published in 1913 You Made Me Love You has been recorded by many great artists over the years including Al Jolson Judy Garland Patsy Cline Aretha Franklin and even Sesame Street's Cookie Monster. The great American pop song standard has been arranged here in an easy light swing style for 3-Part Choir by Jay Althouse. This arrangement of You Made Me Love You features logical voice leading and a full-choral sound both trademarks of Jay Althouse. The piece opens with an optional Soprano solo and can be sung by any size group. Choose either the optional SoundTrax or SoundPax to add rhythm and horns.

A fresh, new, up-tempo arrangement of the popular English folk song. A great piano part drives this Jay Althouse arrangement from the opening measures. The familiar melody and superb voice leading make this an excellent concert and contest piece to show off your choir's talents. Unique! / Choeur SSA

A fresh, new, up-tempo arrangement of the popular English folk song. A great piano part drives this Jay Althouse arrangement from the opening measures. The familiar melody and superb voice leading make this an excellent concert and contest piece to show off your choir's talents. Unique! / Choeur SAB

This lovely ballad translates beautifully to the choral medium. Jay Althouse's sensitive arrangement opens with a beautiful eight measure alto line which may be sung by a soloist or the section. From there it builds gradually to a climactic finish. This version for SSA.

A light, swinging, Jay Althouse arrangement of a Duke Ellington 'standard.' Features accessible voice leading and some simple scat syllables...but no vocal improvisation. Accessible voice leading. Add the SoundPax parts (horns and rhythm section) for an authentic, small combo sound. / Choeur SAB

Ecrit à l'origine pour le film 1937 Une demoiselle en détresse, ce classique de Gershwin a été présenté en 1992 au Tony Award-winning musicale fou pour vous et a été récemment relancé comme la chanson-titre du hit 2012 Broadway. Jay Swingin 'accord dispose harmonies serrées et deux solos courts. / Choeur SSA

Jay's particularly folky accompaniment features a jaunty piano with optional bass and percussion (available free at alfred.com/choralparts). Fully arranged with new harmonic and rhythmic content on each subsequent verse. Rollicking and fun, 'doo-dah day!' / Choeur SAB

New for TBB voices! Jay's crystal clear arrangement begins tenderly, pensively, (with optional solos) then grows and grows to a powerful finish. The universal call for world peace is as relevant today as when this simple song spread around the world almost four decades ago. An impressive concert finale or festival piece, it's perfect any time of year, including Christmas. The easy, optional instrumental SoundPax or SoundTrax will provide an added dimension to your performance. / Choeur SSA

The Glee cast opened Season Two in spectacular style with a chart-topping epic cover of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys pop hit of 2010 as the New Directions Glee Club gets pumped about the upcoming show choir competition in NYC!