Peace Like a River: SAB Choral Octavo
American Folk Song / arr. Jay Althouse
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Description
Enjoy this simply beautiful and singable setting of the serene American folk song. The fresh piano accompaniment provides a changing foundation for each verse.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0001534
More about this title
About the Arranger: Jay Althouse
Jay Althouse studied Music Education and Music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he later received the Distinguished Alumni Award. His career spans both the publishing and composing worlds; he spent eight years as a rights and licenses administrator for a major educational music publisher and served on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America. He is a writer member of ASCAP and a regular recipient of the ASCAP Special Award.
As a composer, Althouse has more than 800 choral works in print for ensembles of every level, performed regularly across the English-speaking world. Beyond composition, he has co-written children's musicals with his wife Sally K. Albrecht, compiled widely used vocal solo collections, and authored several classroom resources including Ready to Read Music and One-Page Composer Bios. His choral work 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. Althouse 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 captures the quiet dignity of this American folk song without overcomplicating it. The varying piano foundation under each verse keeps the harmonic landscape fresh while the vocal writing remains genuinely singable for mixed choirs at all levels, making this an ideal choice when you need something peaceful that doesn't demand extensive rehearsal time.
What to expect
Serene and grounded, with the quality of a folk tune passed through generations and settled into something familiar. Each verse unfolds naturally, with the piano providing subtle harmonic color that deepens the sense of reflection without disturbing the song's essential simplicity.
Who it's for
Any choir seeking a short, accessible piece for peace-themed concerts, interfaith services, or closing numbers that resonates without complexity. SAB voicing makes this practical for community choirs, adult amateur ensembles, and intermediate high school programs.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the piano accompaniment lead interpretation of each verse. Althouse's changes in harmonic support signal subtle shifts in mood that singers can follow without additional cueing.
- Balance the three voice parts evenly across the ensemble; avoid letting soprano dominate the folk melody. The shared ownership of the tune creates the piece's warmth.
- Sustain longer note values with consistent tone rather than pulling for volume. The simplicity of the writing rewards transparency over power.
How to use it
Position this as a gentle moment of unity in programs addressing peace, brotherhood, or hope. It pairs well with longer works as a palate cleanser or serves as a solo closing piece; at eight pages, it fits comfortably into mixed-repertoire concerts without demanding a full rehearsal block.
Skills your students will build
- Singing unaccompanied or with light harmonic support in SAB voicing
- Balancing individual voice parts in simple three-part texture
- Following piano accompaniment cues for phrase shaping and emotional arc