Slow Dancing in the Snow: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
Music by Jay Althouse
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Description
It's back to the 50's with this slow rock ballad that's perfect for your winter concerts. It's not a Christmas piece, so it's suitable for any secular winter-time concert. Jay Althouse cleverly mixes memories of summer ("The soft summer breeze. the sway of the trees") with images of winter for an absolutely unforgetable musical treat. "So let it snow till Valentine's Day..." and we'll for Slow Dancing in the Snow.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0004486
More about this title
About the Composer: Jay Althouse
Jay Althouse earned his B.S. in Music Education and M.Ed. in Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he later received the Distinguished Alumni Award. His eight-year tenure in rights and licensing at a major educational publisher included service on the Executive Board of the Music Publishers Association of America, giving him deep insight into what choirs need and how music reaches performers.
With more than 800 choral compositions in print, Althouse has established himself as a prolific voice in choral music across all levels. An ASCAP writer member and regular recipient of the ASCAP Special Award, he has also co-authored influential pedagogical resources including The Complete Choral Warm-up Book and Accent on Composers, collaborated on children's musicals with his wife Sally K. Albrecht, and curated beloved vocal collections. His 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.
Why we love this
Althouse captures the wistful nostalgia of 1950s slow rock without leaning on Christmas clichés, making this piece genuinely versatile for any winter concert. The lyrical contrast between summer memories and snowy present creates emotional depth that audiences recognize immediately, and the accessible SAB voicing ensures your ensemble can nail both the harmony and the storytelling.
What to expect
Slow Dancing in the Snow evokes the intimate warmth of a winter ballad, blending warm memories of summer with the quiet beauty of snowfall. The 1950s slow-rock aesthetic brings nostalgia and romance without sentimentality, creating a piece that feels both timeless and touchingly human.
Who it's for
Directors programming winter concerts who want something beyond holiday standards will find a sophisticated yet singable option here. This octavo works for middle school through adult choirs seeking repertoire that connects to winter without Christmas themes.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the nostalgic melody with supportive harmonies in the accompanying parts; the lyrics deserve room to breathe and land emotionally.
- Shape the dynamic arc across both summer and winter imagery so the shift between seasons feels like a natural memory rather than an abrupt change.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock ensemble pulse if rehearsal time is limited, but also experiment with live accompaniment options to deepen connection to the text.
- Pay attention to the movement and staging suggestions provided; they enhance the reflective, romantic quality without requiring elaborate blocking.
How to use it
Pair this with upbeat winter selections to create dynamic contrast, or feature it as a thoughtful mid-concert moment that shifts the emotional temperature of your program. It also works beautifully as a standalone piece for pops-style concerts or secular winter showcases in January and February.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyrical phrasing across longer melodic lines
- Blending three-part voicing while maintaining textural clarity
- Connecting emotional narrative to musical expression
- Performing in a recognizable popular style (slow rock ballad)