Angels' Gloria: 2nd B-flat Trumpet: Choral SoundPax
Music by Jay Althouse
Item: 00-PC-0000481_T2
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Includes parts for 2 trumpet, 2 trombone, tuba and snare.
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Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PC-0000481_T2
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
About the Composer: Jay Althouse
Jay Althouse holds degrees in Music Education and Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus. Early in his career, he spent eight years in rights and licensing administration at a major educational music publisher, serving a term on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America.
With over 800 choral compositions in print, Althouse has established himself as a prolific voice in choral music across all levels and repertoire types. His works receive frequent performance in English-speaking countries, and his ongoing recognition includes ASCAP membership and regular Special Awards. Beyond composing, he has collaborated with his wife Sally K. Albrecht on children's musicals, edited celebrated vocal solo collections, co-authored influential resources like The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers, and contributed educational materials to music classrooms. He served on the board of the North Carolina Master Chorale and currently advises the National Advisory Board of the Folk Art Society of America.
Why we love this
Althouse brings the craftsmanship of a seasoned choral writer to this Christmas selection, balancing accessibility with genuine musical interest. The inclusion of brass instrumentation and recorded accompaniment means your singers can experience full orchestration support during rehearsal, and the SoundPax format makes adding live instruments or keeping it accompaniment-only entirely flexible for your performance needs.
What to expect
This is celebratory sacred music with warmth and dignity. The brass writing adds brightness and ceremonial weight to the text without overwhelming the choir, creating a piece that feels both joyful and reverent.
Who it's for
Directors programming a Christmas concert who want a sacred piece with festive, full-ensemble energy but need flexibility in instrumentation options. Choirs with intermediate to advanced reading skills will navigate the part-writing comfortably, and having recorded accompaniment available means rehearsal support is built in whether or not you have access to live brass players.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the brass parts carefully in early rehearsals; the recorded accompaniment may mask intonation issues, so isolate the choir on a cappella passages to develop secure tuning before blending with instruments.
- Articulate the text clearly even when the brass sections are prominent; let the singers lead the musical phrase and allow the instrumentation to follow their interpretation.
- If performing with live brass instead of recorded accompaniment, schedule sectional rehearsals between instrumentalists and choir to ensure entries and cutoffs align precisely.
- Shape dynamic contrast across the entire work; resist the temptation to let the brass drive the volume, and instead let your choral sound control the emotional arc of the piece.
How to use it
Position this as a standout moment in a mixed Christmas concert; the combination of choir and brass gives it enough musical substance to anchor a program section, yet the relatively straightforward choral writing keeps rehearsal demands manageable during busy seasonal schedules. It pairs well with simpler seasonal pieces or can stand alone as a concert closer.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing voice parts with brass instrumentation
- Maintaining ensemble blend when accompanying tracks vary in volume or balance
- Singing with clear text articulation over fuller orchestration
- Responding to recorded accompaniment cues while maintaining independent intonation