In Jubilate Deo I have gone back to the music to which I was introduced from a very early age as a chorister at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. Singing regularly in concerts and services, many of my favorites come from the repertoire for choir and organ. However, for some reason, I have not written many works in that category myself. Perhaps I just needed some time before knowing how to approach it within my personal style. It is an honor to dedicate this joyful piece to Bjørn Moe, conductor of the aformentioned boys’ cathedral choir.
Jubilate Deo was commissioned by Vienna Baptist Church, Vienna, Virginia, and is joyful and rhythmical setting in Latin.
DETAILS:
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Instrumentation: SATB div. and organ (opt. percussion)
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Duration: 6 minutes
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Author/lyricist: Psalms 100 100:1-2 & 57:7b-11
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Language: Latin
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Year: 2022
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Licensing: Boosey & Hawkes
TEXT
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra:
servite Domino in lætitia. Introite in conspectu ejus, in exsultatione.
Cantabo, et psalmum dicam.
Exsurge, gloria mea; [exsurge,] psalterium et cithara: exsurgam diluculo.
Confitebor tibi in populis, Domine: et psalmum dicam tibi in gentibus:
Quoniam magnificata est usque ad cælos misericordia tua, et usque ad nubes veritas tua.
Exaltare super cælos, Deus: et super omnem terram gloria tua.
Rejoice in God, all the earth:
serve the Lord with gladness. Come before him in exultation.
Psalm 100:1–2
I will sing and make music.
Awake, my soul; awake, harp and lyre: I will awaken early.
I will praise you among the peoples; O Lord: I will sing of you among the nations.
For your mercy is magnified to the heavens, and your truth reaches to the skies.
Exalt your glory above the heavens, O God: and let your glory be over all the earth.
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