Gloria

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Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto — The Latin text used in this piece has been used in a wide variety of melodies as early as the second century. Taken from a hymn, it begins with the wordsxa0 the angels proclaimed when the shepherds heard of the birth of Christ.Canons are great for teaching part singing, and the canon in Gloria is based on the descending major scale, which can be hard to tune, especially for younger singers. Before the canon occurs each time, the melody is presented in unison, giving singers a chance to center themselves and lock into the tuning.Be intentional to give emphasis to the big beats in 6/8 (compound) meter, not the pulses, as this will provide more lilt and direction to the musical phrase.Dynamics play an important part in this piece, so it is important to really lean into them, especially the “surprise” at the end.Translation:Gloria in excelsis Deoxa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0Glory to God in the highestGlorificamus texa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0We glorify youAdoramus texa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0We adore you Reese's a cappella canon, based on a descending D major scale, is fantastic for teaching unison singing, reinforcing part singing, and developing choral tone, all within the framework of conservative ranges for the treble choir. The celebratory Latin text adds an element of excitement, making Gloria a programming must for either holiday or festival.

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