About the piece
The Easter hymn par excellence in English, with an “Alleluia” at the end of each line. This edition carries the melody with its text, in 16 measures.
How to prepare it
The melody has an extent of C4–E5 (a major tenth), somewhat wide for an assembly, and the final “Alleluia” of each line has long notes that must be held firmly. So that no energy is lost, stagger the breaths: the assembly breathes at the end of each line and the cantors within the “Alleluia” in a staggered way.
When to use it
An ideal entrance and closing chant for Easter Sunday and the whole of Eastertide.