Holy week selection

This handwritten repertoire list captures the intense, prayerful journey of a choir moving through the Sacred Triduum. From the solemnity of Holy Thursday to the joy of the Easter Vigil, it outlines the specific hymns and Mass parts chosen to guide the congregation through the holiest days of the Church year. We see a blend of familiar English hymns, Latin chants, and Hausa compositions, reflecting the vibrant, multilingual reality of Nigerian Catholic worship.

For Holy Thursday, the choir prepares to sing "O come and mourn" alongside Jude Nnam's "Gloria" and "Sanctus," grounding the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper in deep reverence. The inclusion of "Put on the Apron of humility" for the washing of the feet and Hausa pieces like "Uba Kanyi Jinkai" and "Ya dan tunkiya" highlights the deeply communal nature of the liturgy. As the list moves into Good Friday, the mood shifts to adoration with "The Reproaches" and "Old Rugged Cross," focusing the singers on the passion and sacrifice of Christ.

Finally, the Saturday selections burst into the light of the Resurrection. With Dauda Zih's "Daukaka ga Allah" and the classic "Christ the Lord is risen today," the choir's notes shift from mourning to triumph. This simple sheet of paper is a familiar sight in any choir loft, a working roadmap that helps the music ministry lead the people from the shadows of Gethsemane to the empty tomb.