Patriotic Choral Sheet Music

The Star-Spangled Banner in its various voicings (SATB, 3-part mixed, and 2-part by John Stafford Smith) dominates what teachers are purchasing, with each arrangement serving different ensemble sizes and ability levels. America the Beautiful by Samuel A. Ward ranks among the strongest sellers. Beyond the standards, Michael Souders' Thank You, Soldiers has become a widely adopted patriotic piece, and Jay Althouse's United We Stand (An American Medley) in 2-part voicing continues to draw steady interest from teachers looking for flexible ensemble options.

An American Trilogy by John Stafford Smith, newly published in SATB with optional a cappella performance, adds another arrangement option to the collection's foundational patriotic repertoire.

Jay Althouse has written over 800 choral works and brings 34 titles to this collection, including United We Stand (An American Medley). His background in music education and administration at a major educational publisher shapes his approach to creating arrangements that work across multiple skill levels and ensemble configurations.

Sally K. Albrecht contributes 25 titles and has been recognized with ASCAP Special Music Awards annually since 1987. Known for integrating choral movement into her work, she has conducted honor choirs at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center. Her approach blends accessibility with musical substance.

Michael and Angela Souders have found a particular niche in patriotic music as a composer-performer team. Michael, an elementary school music teacher in Virginia, authored Thank You, Soldiers, which has surpassed two million YouTube views. The couple's blend of classical training, jazz background, and pop/rock sensibility creates arrangements that engage both young and experienced singers.

Sonja Poorman brings over thirty years of experience directing choral ensembles across age groups and writing for both church and school settings. Her Stars and Stripes for SATB reflects her dual training in music education from Ball State University and the University of Miami.