Cantate Domino: SATB Choral Octavo
Music by Jay Althouse
Item: 00-PO-0004562
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Description
An exciting choral work mixing traditional Latin with a fresh, new English text. The strong rhythmic pulse of the opening and closing melody contrasts with a chant-like middle section. For choirs of all ages at any time of the year. Powerful!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004562
More about this title
About the Composer: Jay Althouse
Jay Althouse earned degrees in Music Education and Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he later received the Distinguished Alumni award. His deep understanding of choral pedagogy developed through eight years working as a rights and licenses administrator for a major educational music publisher, a role that included service on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America.
Why we love this
Althouse crafts this piece with genuine structural intelligence: the rhythmic momentum of the opening and closing frames a contemplative chant-like middle section, giving singers and audiences a satisfying arc. His gift for writing singable SATB parts at this level, combined with the flexibility to perform it at virtually any point in the liturgical or concert year, makes it a repertoire workhorse without feeling like one.
What to expect
The piece pulses with contemporary energy while honoring its liturgical roots. The contrast between the propulsive opening, the meditative middle, and the return to rhythmic vitality creates a satisfying emotional journey that feels both reverent and alive.
Who it's for
This octavo works for any SATB choir, from high school through adult community ensembles. The manageable twelve pages and singable writing make it accessible to developing singers while offering enough musical substance to engage experienced choirs.
How to get the most out of it
- Maintain the strong rhythmic pulse in the opening section with precision; let the ensemble feel the momentum as a collective rather than fighting against it individually.
- Shape the chant-like middle section with clarity and restraint. This passage earns its power through stillness, not volume.
- Explore the movement and staging suggestions included in the score. They transform the piece from stationary singing into a visually engaging experience for both performers and listeners.
- Balance the English text with the Latin sections by maintaining consistent vowel placement across both languages.
How to use it
Program this as an anchor for a sacred music concert or liturgical service. Its year-round relevance means you can slot it into almost any season, and the included movement and staging suggestions make it memorable enough to serve as a concert centerpiece without overwhelming your rehearsal schedule.
Skills your students will build
- Contrasting articulation and phrasing between energetic rhythmic passages and sustained chant-like sections
- Code-switching between Latin and English text with consistent musical integrity
- Ensemble cohesion in syncopated and rhythmically active material
- Singing with stillness and focus in slower, more introspective passages