CHORUS. - "HALLELUJAH, AMEN."

"Hallelujah, Amen" is the triumphant final chorus from George Frideric Handel's renowned oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus. For Nigerian choirs, classical excerpts like this are beloved staples for concert performances, choral competitions, and grand festive celebrations. The majestic polyphony and driving vocal sequences challenge a choir's dexterity and breath control, making it a thrilling piece to master during rehearsals.

The lyrics call on the people to rejoice "in songs divine" and join harmoniously with the heavenly hosts of Cherubim and Seraphim. As the four voice parts weave together through the repeating "Hallelujahs" and "Amens," the music builds a profound sense of majestic praise. It is a brilliant, energetic work that lifts the spirit of the singers in the loft and the audience listening.