Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (with "Antiphonal Hosanna"): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by John Leavitt
Item: 35-PK00453331
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The sacred evergreen ELLACOMBE is given festive clothing in this arrangement of a Palm Sunday must-do! Multigenerational in scope, music ministry and congregation come together as one for a unique worship experience. Imagine the waving of palms and the warmth of children's voices, the sparkle of bells and the power of corporate singing, as this paean of praise becomes essential repertoire for the community of faith. Score and Parts (perc 1-2, str bs) available as a digital download.) Handbell part (3 oct.) also available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00453331
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About the Arranger: John Leavitt
John Leavitt has built a reputation as one of America's most prolific and performed choral arrangers, with particular strength in making congregational and festival music accessible across age ranges and ability levels. His work consistently balances musical substance with practical considerations for volunteer and student ensembles, earning him a place in the core repertoire of music ministries and school choral programs alike.
Why we love this
Leavitt recognizes that Palm Sunday calls for something both joyful and participatory, and this arrangement delivers exactly that without sacrificing musical integrity. The layered approach to ELLACOMBE lets your singers and congregation share the moment together while instrumental colors and the handbell part lift the entire experience into something genuinely festive.
What to expect
Picture a sanctuary filled with palm fronds, joyful voices at every level singing together, and bells ringing through it all. The music radiates warmth and corporate celebration without ever feeling thin or precious; it builds real momentum.
Who it's for
This works for any church music program seeking a congregational centerpiece with built-in flexibility for different ability levels, from young singers through seasoned singers to the assembled congregation. It's equally valuable for school choral programs that include a sacred concert or interfaith celebration in their spring calendar.
How to get the most out of it
- Involve your youngest singers in the children's vocal lines; their natural enthusiasm and clear tone are exactly what this music needs, and they'll carry that energy through the corporate sections.
- Balance the bell part carefully so it sparkles without overshadowing the choral core. A pair of experienced players on that 3-octave part can provide shine without dominating.
- Prepare the rhythm section (percussion and string bass) as a unified team; they anchor the antiphonal sections and give the fuller moments their drive.
How to use it
Position this as your anchor for a Palm Sunday service or spring concert that involves both youth and multigenerational participation. The availability of parts separately allows you to adapt the instrumental forces to what you have on hand, making it useful whether you're leading a full music ministry or a school ensemble with access to handbells.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in multigenerational mixed ensembles
- Reading harmonic vocal lines written to support antiphonal singing
- Responding to gestural cues in call-and-response sections
- Balancing ensemble blend when children's voices are featured alongside adult singers