Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (from "Covenant Of Grace"): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Joseph Martin
Item: 35-PK00251700
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Description
A cheerful rendition of the time-tested Ellacombe tune is set in a rolling 6/8 meter. The effect is compelling and one can almost see the swaying of palms and the celebrating crowds that followed Jesus into Jerusalem that first Palm Sunday. Effective with piano or the orchestration, this anthem makes a great processional or special music to observe the triumphal entry. Duration: ca. 2:06.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00251700
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About the Arranger: Joseph Martin
Joseph Martin has become one of the most performed choral composers and arrangers in American churches and schools. His gift for crafting singable, emotionally resonant settings of both sacred and secular texts has made him a trusted resource for music directors seeking repertoire that connects with congregations and student singers alike.
Why we love this
Martin's setting captures the energy of Palm Sunday without relying on bombast. The rolling 6/8 meter creates forward momentum that feels organic rather than imposed, and the orchestration option gives you flexibility depending on what resources you have available. Directors appreciate how effectively this works as either a processional or a standalone anthem, making it genuinely useful for multiple liturgical moments.
What to expect
There's a sense of joyful movement throughout, almost as if you can hear the rustling of palm branches and feel the warmth of a crowd in celebration. The major key and gently swaying 6/8 meter create an atmosphere of hope and triumph that feels earned rather than forced.
Who it's for
This arrangement works well for choirs of mixed ability in church and school settings, particularly those looking for Palm Sunday or Holy Week repertoire. It suits ensembles with access to either piano or a small orchestra, offering genuine flexibility in performance options.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the 6/8 pulse as a lilting waltz rather than a march; let the meter feel like celebration, not ceremony.
- If using the orchestration, balance the strings so they support rather than overshadow the choir's text clarity.
- Bring out the natural phrase contours of the Ellacombe tune instead of forcing even dynamics throughout; let the melody breathe.
- Consider how entrance and exit movement might enhance the processional quality, coordinating with your instrumental forces.
How to use it
This works beautifully as an opening processional for a Palm Sunday service, setting a bright and welcoming tone before other elements of worship unfold. You might also position it as a festival or spring concert opener, pairing it with contrasting seasonal repertoire that builds a complete program arc.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in compound meter (6/8) with rhythmic fluency
- Sustaining musical phrasing across longer melodic lines
- Coordinating with instrumental accompaniment or orchestration
- Executing processional movement while maintaining vocal focus