Hosanna in Excelsis: SAB Choral Octavo

Name: Hosanna in Excelsis: SAB Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SV8613
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By Orlando di Lasso / ed. Audrey Snyder

Item: 00-SV8613

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Studio PR Catalog

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 4

UPC: 029156188158

SKU: 00-SV8613

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About the Composer: Orlando di Lasso

Orlando di Lasso (c. 1532-1594) was one of the Renaissance's most prolific and celebrated composers, creating over 2,000 works across nearly every vocal genre. His career took him from his native Belgium to Italy, Bavaria, and beyond, earning him positions at courts and cathedrals where his music set the standard for polyphonic excellence. His sacred works, including motets and choral pieces, remain foundational to the Renaissance choral repertoire and demonstrate his mastery of text expression and harmonic innovation.

Di Lasso's ability to craft clear, singable lines within complex polyphonic textures made his music immediately useful in both liturgical and concert settings. Teachers and conductors continue to turn to his works because they balance musical sophistication with accessibility, offering students genuine encounters with Renaissance counterpoint without requiring advanced vocal ranges or excessive technical demands.

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Why we love this

This setting captures di Lasso's gift for marrying expressive text painting with transparent three-part writing. The SAB voicing opens the Renaissance masterworks canon to singers who lack the range or training for full five-part motet collections, making authentic repertoire available to school choirs and community ensembles at contest level without compromise.

What to expect

The piece radiates clarity and reverence. Di Lasso's transparent three-part texture allows the Latin text to emerge with crystalline precision, while the harmonic language—characteristic of the mid-Renaissance—creates moments of both serene beauty and gentle intensity.

Who it's for

This octavo suits intermediate to advanced mixed choirs seeking repertoire for contest festivals, sacred concerts, or liturgical use. It works equally well in school settings with experienced singers and in adult community choirs that value Renaissance music and want to expand beyond familiar works.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the three parts so that no single voice dominates; Renaissance polyphony thrives when each line maintains independence while contributing to the harmonic whole.
Shape phrases by text rather than by barlines, allowing the Latin text to guide your breathing and phrasing decisions.
Explore the harmonic language openly during rehearsal, pointing out where di Lasso uses unexpected chord progressions to heighten the meaning of 'Hosanna' and other key words.

How to use it

Position this as the centerpiece of a Renaissance choral set, pairing it with other di Lasso motets or works by his contemporaries to create a cohesive themed concert. Its four-page length and festival designation also make it ideal for competition programming where judges expect stylistic authenticity and vocal maturity.