Dancing and Springing: SSA Choral Octavo

$1.75 USD

Dancing and Springing: SSA Choral Octavo

Name: Dancing and Springing: SSA Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-28709
Price: 1.75 USD
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(Tanzen und Springen)

Words and music by Hans Leo Hassler / ed. & arr., with English Text, by Patrick M. Liebergen

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This familiar German madrigal is a solid study of early Baroque singing for SSA choirs. The light 3/4 "in one" feel provides a steady lilt for clear treble sonorities. Sing in English or German (a complete phonetic guide is included) and with or without the piano, hand drum, and finger cymbals.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 038081312538

SKU: 00-28709

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About the Composer: Hans Leo Hassler

Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612) was among the most influential German composers of the late Renaissance, bridging the world of Italian polyphonic tradition with northern European sensibilities. A student of Andrea Gabrieli in Venice, he brought the harmonic sophistication and textural clarity of the Venetian school back to Germany, where he served as court composer and later as organist in Nuremberg and Ulm. His secular vocal works were widely published during his lifetime and remain essential repertoire for understanding the transition from Renaissance to early Baroque style.

Hassler's choral music demonstrates remarkable melodic gift and harmonic innovation. His secular madrigals and part-songs balance accessibility with artistic depth, making them ideal for choral ensembles developing their understanding of early polyphonic textures and period style. Teachers value his works for their musicality, their historical significance, and their practical suitability across skill levels.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures the dance-like charm of Hassler's original while offering SSA choirs a genuine masterwork that doesn't require reduction of musical content. The straightforward 3/4 meter and treble-voice sonority are immediately approachable, yet the harmonic language and voice leading reward careful study and refined ensemble work. Programming it alongside Renaissance secular works or opening a concert with its lilting character provides both musical substance and audience delight.

What to expect

Light and spirited, with a folk-dance quality that feels both familiar and refined. The steady harmonic foundation supports a flexible, singable melodic line, and the 3/4 meter creates a natural sway that draws listeners into the brightness of treble voices working in harmony.

Who it's for

This octavo suits SSA choirs with basic ensemble experience who are ready to explore early Baroque style and part-writing. It works equally well for treble choirs at the high school level, advanced middle school ensembles, or community choirs seeking authentic historical repertoire with immediate accessibility.

How to get the most out of it

Approach the 3/4 as a gentle lilt rather than a march; let the melody float over the harmonic foundation rather than driving each beat.
If using percussion (hand drum and finger cymbals), keep both parts light and sparse so they enhance texture without overwhelming the voices.
Work the two-language option to your advantage: rehearsing in English first builds secure ensemble balance, then shifting to the German phonetic guide (provided) adds period flavor and expands linguistic comfort.
Pay particular attention to blend in the unison and near-unison passages; clarity of treble sonority is central to the piece's character.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish an energetic, welcoming tone, or pair it with other Renaissance secular works to build a thematic set on dance and courtly life. Its modest length (12 pages) and optional accompaniment also make it suitable as a warm-up experience before diving into more elaborate repertoire.