Sanctus

This new arrangement of the "Sanctus" from Charles Gounod's La Messe solennelle en l'honneur de Sainte Cecile was a commission by the St. Agnes Catholic Church Traditional Choir of Louisville, Kentucky. An attractive and emotional accompaniment based on the original Gounod supports and enhances the vocals. The chorus has been re-voiced to eliminate divisi passages, reducing the number of singers necessary. The solo part has been extended, joining with the melody for the final "Sanctus" and adding a brief cadenza-like final phrase to the chorus' "Hosanna in excelsis." Sanctus may be performed by either Tenor or Soprano Solo with SATB and Organ (TS1001), SATB and Piano (TS1001A), or SATB, 2 Trumpets, String Quartet, and Organ (TS1001B). Sanctus is of moderate difficulty, performable by church or community choir, and suitable for concert or church service.