Oye la Música (Hear the Music): SATB Choral Octavo
Music by Jay Althouse
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Description
Jay Althouse follows up his cross-cultural ¡Cantar! with another exciting choral work in Afro-Cuban style. The text (mostly in English, except for two brief Spanish phrases) reminds us that music is everywhere."I hear the rhythm of life in music. I hear the rhythm of life in song." An authentic salsa work for choir with a rhythmically infectious melody. Exiting choral music for all ages. Authentic Afro-Cuban SoundTrax. Staging Suggestions are featured on Sally's "Showtime!" video, Alfred #21176.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0002889
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 honored with the Distinguished Alumni award. His prolific output includes more than 800 choral compositions performed across the English-speaking world, alongside vocal collections, instructional resources for music classrooms, and several children's musicals co-written with his wife, Sally K. Albrecht.
Althouse spent eight years in music publishing as a rights and licenses administrator and served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America. A writer member of ASCAP, he regularly receives the ASCAP Special Award for his compositions. He co-wrote "I Hear America Singing" with Sally Albrecht, performed by the San Francisco Girls and Boys Choirs at President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009. Althouse currently serves on the National Advisory Board of the Folk Art Society of America and resides in North Carolina.
Why we love this
Althouse brings the same rhythmic energy and cultural authenticity to this piece that made ¡Cantar! a director's favorite. The infectious salsa melody combined with accessible SATB voicing means your singers will feel the groove immediately, and the English-dominant text with Spanish phrases fits naturally into concert programming without requiring extensive cultural preparation. This is the kind of piece that gets genuine applause and keeps your singers engaged through rehearsal.
What to expect
The music pulses with authentic Afro-Cuban warmth and movement. Singers experience the immediacy of salsa's rhythmic drive while the mostly English text keeps everything accessible, creating a piece that feels both genuinely stylistic and singable for developing choirs.
Who it's for
This octavo works for choir programs across middle school through adult levels seeking contemporary repertoire with cultural substance. Directors looking to expand their Latin and multicultural concert offerings without requiring extensive specialized knowledge will find this straightforward and rewarding to prepare.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the syncopated rhythms by establishing the salsa pulse in early rehearsals; consider having the rhythm section (or recorded accompaniment) play alone while singers listen and move before singing.
- Balance the soprano and tenor lines carefully during the melody sections so the primary tune emerges clearly over the harmonic support.
- Emphasize the two Spanish phrases with confident, natural pronunciation; treat them as integral musical moments rather than inserted lyrics.
- Shape the phrasing around the "rhythm of life" theme by lifting slightly at phrase endings rather than letting energy drop, keeping the forward momentum that defines the style.
How to use it
Program this as an energizing centerpiece in a multicultural concert or as a contemporary contrast to classical or pop selections. The piece's uplifting message about music as a universal language makes it fitting for world music festivals, spring concerts celebrating diversity, or programs exploring global musical traditions alongside other world music repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythm reading in a Latin context
- Singing in Afro-Cuban style with authentic phrasing and articulation
- Balancing SATB parts in a rhythmically complex arrangement
- Pronunciation and musical delivery of Spanish phrases within an English-language text
- Understanding and performing salsa rhythmic patterns