GLORIA

When the choir strikes up the opening notes of Jude Nnam’s "Gloria," it brings a wave of majestic energy to the Mass. This setting of the ancient *Gloria in excelsis Deo* takes the traditional Latin text and breathes vibrant, rhythmic life into it. It is a true celebration piece, perfect for festive Masses, Easter Sunday, or the Christmas season when the liturgy calls for an outpouring of joy.

Rehearsing and singing this piece is always a rewarding experience. Nnam’s arrangement moves beautifully through the different moods of the hymn—from the triumphant opening praise of "Laudamus te" to the quiet, reverent plea of "qui tollis peccata mundi," before building back up to a resounding "Amen." It bridges the solemnity of the Church's Latin tradition with the dynamic, full-voiced choral style that Nigerian Catholic choirs love, creating a deeply uplifting moment of worship.