Description

Voicing: SATBB choir, SA soli.

Level: 5

Duration: 5:40

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Written in 2007, “Sanctus” was the first piece to be composed for Hagen’s larger work: amass. Beginning with two female soloists and a small section of women’s voices, the piece emerges quietly and sweetly, yet soon overflows into a bubbling and expectant texture that slowly grows into a strong and jubilant climax, ending with a contemplative and uncharacteristic “hosanna.”

Text

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus,
Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis.

Translation:

Holy, Holy, Holy,
Lord God of Hosts.
Full are heaven and earth of thy glory.
Hosanna in the highest.

Composer’s Notes

The composer prefers an even 3-part split among both the sopranos/altos and tenors/basses.