O Salutaris Hostia

O Salutaris Hostia is one of Eriks E?envalds' most popular pieces. Originally
written for female voices, the composer later created a version for full
choir on which this arrangement is based. It has a gentle meditation with the
two soloists drifting across the soft band accompaniment, alternately echoing
and imitating each other or joining together in thirds. The effect is quietly
ecstatic, a brief moment of adoration and wonderment.

This arrangement can be played with either two cornets or two euphoniums as soloists as the
accompaniment works just as effectively with either. Brings contemporary
choral repertoire by a leading international composer to the band
world. Arrangement of Eriks E?envalds' highly successful choral piece 'O
Salutaris Hostia'.

Arranged by brass band specialist Phillip Littlemore. Part
of EP Brass Band Series Meditative, beautiful piece, highly attractive for
audiences, and proven success as a choral work.

Suitable for intermediate band
at 2nd Section and above