Handel - Hallelujah Chorus, arr. Lucyanne Gordon for Women's Chorus
Handel - Hallelujah Chorus, arr. Lucyanne Gordon for Women's Chorus
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The World's Most Famous Chorus — Now for Treble Voices
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759) composed the Hallelujah Chorus as the triumphant conclusion to Part II of his oratorio Messiah, first performed in Dublin in 1742. It is arguably the most famous choral work ever written — a towering, jubilant proclamation of divine glory that has moved audiences to their feet for nearly three centuries. Legend holds that King George II rose from his seat at the London premiere, establishing the tradition of standing during its performance that continues to this day.
This edition brings the Hallelujah Chorus to treble and women's choruses in a masterful arrangement by Lucyanne Gordon — one of the foremost voices in treble choral education. Gordon has preserved every ounce of Handel's grandeur while idiomatic writing that lies beautifully in the treble voice, making this an ideal showpiece for high school, collegiate, and community women's choruses.
Performance Highlights
- Handel's iconic Hallelujah Chorus — reimagined for treble and women's chorus
- Arranged by Lucyanne Gordon, specialist in treble choral repertoire
- Preserves the full grandeur and jubilation of the original
- Ideal for sacred concerts, holiday programs, and choral festivals
- Digital PDF download — print-ready score and parts included
About the Arranger
Lucyanne Gordon holds a BM in Music Education from SUNY College at Fredonia, a Masters in Choral Conducting with an emphasis in Vocal Performance from Bowling Green State University, and a Doctorate of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado with secondaries in Vocal Performance and Theory/Composition. She served as Interim Director of Choral Music Education at the University of Northern Colorado in 2008–9, teaching choral methods and conducting, and directing the UNC Madrigal Singers and the 100-voice Women's Choir. Currently, she teaches voice and choir at Nardin Academy High School in Buffalo, NY, where the Nardin Academy Choir — composed of students in grades 9–12 — has earned a Gold with Distinction award at the highest NYSSMA difficulty level for three consecutive years. Her arrangements and compositions arise from a desire to expand the quality repertoire available for treble choirs.