Exsultate Cantamos Festivo: SATB Choral Octavo
Music by Jay Althouse
Item: 00-PO-0002135
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Description
A unique concert work featuring a combination Latin/Spanish text. The vocal parts are rhythmic yet not difficult; the piano accompaniment provides the excitement. Includes a powerful 16-measure speech choir section. The SoundTrax CD includes two versions: a concert version with brass, and a hot, Latin track.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0002135
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 later recognized with the Distinguished Alumni award. His career spans both publishing and composition; he spent eight years managing rights and licenses for a major educational music publisher and served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America. As a composer, he has created more than 800 choral works performed widely across the English-speaking world and is a writer member of ASCAP, a regular recipient of the ASCAP Special Award.
Beyond his prolific output as a composer, Althouse has collaborated extensively with his wife Sally K. Albrecht on children's musicals and vocal collections, co-authored influential books including The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers, and written classroom resources such as Ready to Read Music and Sixty Music Quizzes. His choral composition "I Hear America Singing," co-written with Albrecht, was performed by the San Francisco Girls and Boys Choirs at President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009. He currently serves on the National Advisory Board of the Folk Art Society of America and resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Why we love this
Althouse places the musical energy in the accompaniment where it belongs, keeping the vocal writing accessible without sacrificing character. The speech choir section transforms the middle of the piece into something theatrical and memorable, and the inclusion of two recorded accompaniment tracks (concert brass and Latin styles) means you can adapt the performance to fit your concert theme or ensemble strengths.
What to expect
Festive and rhythmically alive, this piece channels Latin energy while remaining rooted in choral warmth. The speech choir section injects theatrical urgency; paired with the driving piano accompaniment and optional brass or Latin percussion, the whole work radiates celebratory excitement.
Who it's for
This octavo serves intermediate to advanced choirs seeking a vibrant concert opener or closer with strong audience appeal. The Latin and Spanish text combined with recorded accompaniment options make it ideal for groups performing multicultural programming or those building a repertoire of secular works with movement and staging possibilities.
How to get the most out of it
- Bring out the rhythmic precision of the choral parts by rehearsing the vocal lines against the recorded accompaniment early; the piano and brass or Latin percussion will anchor the ensemble's timing.
- The 16-measure speech choir section demands clear articulation and unified diction. Treat it as a dramatic moment, not a spoken throwaway.
- Experiment with both accompaniment recordings during rehearsal to determine which version best matches your ensemble's energy and your concert context.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to establish an upbeat, engaging tone for the audience, or place it strategically in the second half to lift energy after more introspective repertoire. The multicultural text and movement options make it particularly effective in programs highlighting world music or diversity.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision and syncopation in SATB writing
- Diction in Latin and Spanish text
- Coordinating with recorded accompaniment
- Dramatic delivery in speech choir contexts
- Ensemble cohesion under varied accompaniment styles