1. Gloria in excelsis Deo

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Text: Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te.

Musicians: SATB chorus a cappella. Organ/piano reduction included.

Length: 3:15

Style: early Baroque

Program notes: An attempt to combine the self-sufficient polyphony of the Renaissance with the smooth modulations of the Baroque. The familiar Latin text includes the angels’ song following the announcement of the birth of Jesus (from Luke) and a joyful response by the people (as in the great doxology).

First performance: The Concert Singers, Los Angeles, December 2006, under direction of composer Jenni Brandon.