About the piece
An Easter hymn that proclaims the resurrection of Christ. This edition carries the melody with its text, in 25 measures.
How to prepare it
The melody spans exactly an octave, E4–E5 (an octave), and requires an assembly with some experience of high notes. Prepare the entrance into the high register with breath, without forcing, and rehearse the alleluia refrain until the whole assembly enters in unison. Set a clear, lively pulse, appropriate to Easter joy, and keep the diction crisp so the Easter text can be understood.
When to use it
An entrance and closing chant for Easter Sunday and the whole of Eastertide.