Handel Hallelujah Chorus
Handel's Hallelujah Chorus needs no introduction. It is one of the most widely recognized classical choral pieces in the world. The Hallelujah Chorus is the last movement from the second part of The Messiah. It is usually performed at Christmas concerts, even though the text is actually from Easter. Audiences are expected to stand whenever the Hallelujah Chorus is performed; this dates back to the very first performance in London when King George II stood.
This composition can be played by 89,323 different combinations of instruments (really!).
A few notes on the parts and instruments:
- The standard ("std") parts are the original parts and are designed to be played together.
- The alternate "a" parts, if present, are raised one octave (8va) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the higher instruments listed. They should work as long as they are above the other parts.
- The alternate "b" parts, if present, are lowered one octave (8vb) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the lower instruments listed. They should work as long as they are below the other parts.
- For example, using parts 1, 2, and 3 together is definitely ok. Using parts 1a, 2, and 3b together is probably ok. Using parts 1b, 2, and 3a together might not work well.
- Part ranges are listed in concert key, where C4 is middle C.
When you purchase this composition, you will be taken to PayPal to submit your payment. As soon as you pay, you will be able to download all the PDF files immediately. You will have access to every part for each available instrument, in the proper key and clef. You will also get a complete score (in most cases, we include four separate scores with all parts transposed to C, Bb, Eb, and F).
You don't have to purchase each part separately; one single payment covers all the parts you need for the instruments in your ensemble.
We have 2 versions of this composition. Click on the version name to jump to the different versions. Note that each version is purchased separately.
Version v03
Buy Version v03 ($4.99)This version is for violin and cello duet. Despite using only two instruments, it sounds remarkably full and makes for a very impressive performance.
Composition: Handel Hallelujah Chorus
Version: v03
Instrumentation: Duet
Duration: 4 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $4.99
| Handel Hallelujah Chorus, Version v03 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score | Full Score in C, Bb, Eb, and F | |
| Part 1 (std) | G3 - D6 | Violin |
| Part 2 (std) | D2 - A4 | Cello |
Version v04
Buy Version v04 ($4.99)This is a very flexible arrangement that can be played as a duet, trio, or quartet with many combinations of either strings or woodwinds. Most instrument combinations are medium difficulty, and there are optional gaps to assist wind players who might need more breathing space. But if viola or cello is playing the first part it will require a more advanced musician since much of it will be in 7th/thumb position.
Composition: Handel Hallelujah Chorus
Version: v04
Instrumentation: Quartet
Duration: 4 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Price: $4.99
| Handel Hallelujah Chorus, Version v04 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score | Full Score in C, Bb, Eb, and F | |
| Part 1 (std) | D4 - D6 | Flute, Alto Flute, Oboe, Oboe d'Amore, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 1b (8vb) | D3 - D5 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, French Horn, Mellophone, Viola, Cello, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor Viol |
| Part 2 (std) | G3 - B5 | Alto Flute, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 2b (8vb) | G2 - B4 | Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, French Horn, Trombone, Cello, Tenor Viol |
| Part 3 (std) | G3 - A5 | Alto Flute, English Horn, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, C/Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 3b (8vb) | G2 - A4 | Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 4 (std) | G3 - E5 | Alto Flute, Bass Flute, English Horn, Bass Oboe, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 4b (8vb) | G2 - E4 | Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |