HOLY HOLY HOLY

"Holy Holy Holy" is a vibrant and uplifting setting of the Sanctus, composed by Olisa Desmond S_Clare. Sung during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, this piece invites the congregation and choir to join the unending hymn of praise. The joyful repetition of "Holy" builds a sense of profound reverence, echoing the heavenly chorus before the altar.

The arrangement features a lively, rhythmic drive that is characteristic of Nigerian Catholic choral music. In the verses, the sopranos soar with the proclamations "Heaven and earth are full of your glory" and "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord," while the underlying harmonies provide a rich, steady foundation. The triumphant "Hosanna in the highest" serves as a powerful climax to each verse before the choir returns to the main refrain.

Choirs will find this setting particularly engaging for Sunday Mass and festive celebrations. Its straightforward English text and spirited tempo make it easy for the assembly to internalize, ensuring that the Eucharistic acclamation is sung with genuine joy and full participation.