Psallite Hodie! (Sing Today!): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Stately and bright, with an almost processional quality that feels both reverent and celebratory. The harmonic movement is smooth and intuitive, creating a sense of forward motion without technical hurdles.

Directors working with developing choirs who need a piece that sounds sophisticated without excessive complexity. Both SAB and treble voicings make it accessible to middle school through early high school ensembles, and the manageable accompaniment is ideal when your pianist is still building confidence.

• Balance the trumpet parts carefully so they enhance rather than overpower the three-part texture; if your trumpeters are still developing, the piece works beautifully without them.
• Drill the common tone modulations as harmonic landmarks during rehearsal so singers understand where they're landing, not just following their part line.
• Use the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals to establish tempo and help singers anchor their lines, then transition to live piano for final run-throughs so the ensemble adjusts to real timing.

This works beautifully as a concert closer or processional opening, especially if you're programming a mix of sacred repertoire. The pageantry of the optional trumpets makes it contest-ready, and the accessible arrangement means you can confidently perform it multiple times throughout the season without exhausting your singers.

• Reading and executing common tone modulations
• Blend and balance in three-part mixed voicing
• Coordinate with optional instrumental parts
• Latin pronunciation and text awareness (minimal)
• Sustained singing and phrase shaping across longer lines