Gloria In Excelsis

Jude Nnam’s "Gloria In Excelsis" brings a bright, rhythmic energy to one of the most ancient and joyful texts of the Mass. Sung during the introductory rites on Sundays, feast days, and solemnities, this setting invites the choir and congregation to join the song of the angels at Bethlehem. The repeated refrain of "Gloria in excelsis Deo" anchors the piece, making it easy for the assembly to lift their voices in praise.

The verses, arranged here in four couplets, carry the traditional Latin text—from the adoration of the Father to the supplication of the Lamb of God, and finally the triumphant naming of the Holy Trinity. Singing the Gloria in Latin often adds a profound sense of solemnity and connection to the universal Church. For a choir, mastering the phrasing of lines like "Gratias agimus tibi" and "Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris" allows them to lead the parish in a truly majestic act of worship.