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Gaudeamus omnes in Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Entrance songs
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Gaudeamus omnes in Domino by William Byrd — Lyrics
Gaudeamus omnes in Domino diem festum celebrantes
Variant 1 ()
in honorem beatae Mariae Virginis,
de cujus Assumptione gaudent Angeli
et collaudant Archangeli Filium Dei.
Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum; dico ego opera mea Regi.
Gloria Patri…
Variant 2 ()
sub honore Sanctorum omnium:
de quorum solemnitate gaudent angeli, et collaudant Filium Dei.
Ps. Exsultate iusti in Domino: rectos decet collaudatio.
Gloria Patri…
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About Gaudeamus omnes in Domino
William Byrd's Gaudeamus omnes in Domino is a joyous motet for SATTB voices, setting a Latin text that calls for rejoicing. The composer captures the exultant mood of the words, which can be adapted for various feast days. The text speaks of the delight of angels and archangels in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, her Nativity, her Assumption, or the solemnity of All Saints or a specific martyr such as Saint Stephen or Saint Thomas. The piece opens with a declaration that the heart overflows with a good word, offered to the King, and incorporates the Gloria Patri. This motet is a versatile and celebratory addition to any sacred choral repertoire.
