Crown Him Hosanna: SATB Choral Octavo
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Crown Him Hosanna: SATB Choral Octavo

By Cindy Berry

Item: 35-DS00400095
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00400095

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About the Composer: Cindy Berry

Cindy Berry

Cindy Berry is a Houston-born composer and arranger whose sacred choral works, children's musicals, and piano collections have earned her consistent recognition through ASCAP Special Awards. She has built a career presenting clinics and composer workshops across the country, bringing her distinctive voice to choral and keyboard education.

Currently serving at First Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas, Berry holds roles as church pianist and director of the children's choir alongside her husband Bruce, who ministers through music. Her compositional philosophy centers on creating works that function as authentic worship offerings rather than mere concert pieces.

Why we love this

Berry's Easter anthem strikes a balance between accessibility and musical substance that makes it genuinely rewarding to rehearse with a developing choir. The SATB writing sits comfortably for mixed ensembles without sacrificing harmonic richness or text painting that keeps singers engaged in the meaning of what they're singing.

What to expect

This anthem carries the jubilant character of Easter celebration while maintaining reverent text treatment. The writing invites singers into the proclamation of the resurrection without requiring virtuosic technique, letting the theology and melody carry the emotional weight.

Who it's for

Mid-level church choirs and high school ensembles with solid sight-reading skills will find this piece manageable without feeling patronizing. Directors leading services or spring concerts who need trustworthy Easter repertoire will appreciate music that sounds polished after reasonable rehearsal time.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the phrase 'Crown Him' at its various entrances; this text carries the piece's dramatic weight, so each statement should feel intentional and unified across all four voices.
  • Attend carefully to the text underlay so that 'Hosanna' lands with proper emphasis and clarity, especially if your choir tends to rush through shorter syllabic passages.
  • Consider the overall dynamic arch across the seven pages. Allow quieter moments to breathe and create genuine contrast with fuller sections, resisting the urge to maintain uniform volume throughout.

How to use it

Slot this into a sunrise service, Good Friday contemplative concert, or late spring choral festival program where you need a piece that works for both worship settings and concert contexts. It pairs well alongside more introspective Lenten repertoire since its affirmative character provides natural dramatic progression within a liturgical season.

Skills your students will build

  • SATB voice independence with strategic divisi passages
  • Text-image relationships in sacred choral writing
  • Phrase shaping in hymn-style choral melodies
  • Clarity and articulation in homophonic sections
  • Understanding harmony function in Easter proclamation texts

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