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Music for Palm Sunday Thursday, March 04, 2021

recommended by Jennifer F., Sacred Choral Music Specialist

Blessed Is He Who Comes by Lloyd Larson, SAB with piano and optional children’s choir, congregation, trumpet & handbells
With a jubilant melody and lilting rhythm this Lloyd Larson anthem can serve as a processional with the opening refrain repeated as needed. The middle section features the congregation joining in on the hymn “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” and finally closes with both melodies overlapping in festive praise. Also available are optional parts for trumpet and 2 octave handbells (which can be rung by 3-4 ringers).

Blessed Is the King! Hosanna! arr. Lloyd Larson, SATB with piano and optional tambourine
This energetic anthem, arranged by Lloyd Larson, is uniquely based on two traditional Hebrew melodies and paired with a bouncy accompaniment, brings a spirited energy ideal for Palm Sunday services.

Hosanna, Hosanna! by Joseph M. Martin, 2-part mixed with piano and optional violin & percussion
With a distinctive Jewish flair, this Joseph Martin anthem is a joyous celebration of Jesus arrival into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. The festive text, energetic tune, and optional violin and percussion ensure that this anthem will be a repeat Palm Sunday favorite!

Sing a Glad Hosanna! arr. Lee Dengler, SATB with piano and optional flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, percussion & strings
For Palm Sunday, this joyful anthem blends a traditional Shaker tune with a Hebrew melody. Susan Naus Dengler’s text is celebrative while Lee Dengler’s arrangement is fresh and full of energy. Also available are wind, string and percussion parts.

Find more in our Virtual Reading Session for Lent 2021, and shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

About the Author:
Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 15 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is Director of Handbells at Worthington Presbyterian Church and sings in the First Church Choir at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio, and is also the founder, Artistic Director and bass bell ringer for Handbells Columbus.

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