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O salutaris hostia, or O saving host, is a Latin hymn usually sung during communion, or during the adoration before the sacrament in a service of Benediction. It is also suitable for Corpus Christi and Maundy Thursday. This setting draws on the mystical and intangible nature of believing in such a wonderful mystery as God comes to us in the Eucharist.
It twins historical composition techniques with a more modern, yet accessible, harmonic style.
The traditional Irish folk song "Down by the salley gardens" is arranged for SAMen and piano, aimed at choirs who have fewer male voices than they would like!
Presented in an accessible and tuneful manner, the melody weaves through each of the voices, and it would make a fine addition to any concert programme.