CIGHAN, CIGHAN, CIGHAN (SANCTUS IN TIV)

"Cighan, Cighan, Cighan" brings the angelic hymn of the Sanctus into the Tiv language, offering a deeply reverent and majestic setting for the Eucharistic Prayer. Composed by Leonard Tersoo, the piece captures the awe of the "Holy, Holy, Holy" with a bright, uplifting energy that perfectly fits the transition into the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

The arrangement moves beautifully from the opening declaration of God's glory ("Tar tor man tar iv a engem You") into a vibrant, rhythmic "Hosanna" that naturally lifts the voices of the congregation. In the second verse, the choir welcomes the Lord ("I wuese Un u a Ve ken iti Ter La"), leading right back into that joyful acclamation. The Allegro tempo keeps the momentum alive, ensuring the piece feels like a true celebration of faith.

For a choir director, this score offers a wonderful balance of solemn worship and lively praise. The vocal parts weave together seamlessly, especially during the Hosanna section where the harmonies build on one another, creating a continuous wave of adoration that resonates with genuine cultural warmth in the choir loft.