Edmund Jolliffe

Edmund Jolliffe (b. 1976) studied at Oxford University and the Royal College of Music. Edmund’s music embraces a huge range of styles from contemporary classical to songs for shows. His choral music has been performed by many prestigious choirs, including the ORA Singers, Magdalen College Choir Oxford, The Choir of Brick Church New York, The Nonsuch Singers, The Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace and the Amadeus Choir Toronto.

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Website: edmundjolliffe.com

Gloria - Vanguard Premieres Contest 2004 (Honorable Mention)

Gloria was composed for a cappella choir in February 2004. It is intended as a joyous celebration and interpretation of the text. It is written in an upbeat and rhythmic style. There is a middle section which has a calmer feel before the opening material returns. (Notes by the composer, 2004)

Gloria in excelsis Deo
Et in terra pax hominibus
Bonae voluntatis
Laudamus te
Benedicimus te
Adoramus te
Glorificamus te
Gratias agimus tibi
Propter magnam gloriam tuam
Domine Deus
Rex coelestis
Deus Pater omnipotens
Domine Fili unigenite
Jesu Christe
Domine Deus
Agnus Dei
Filius Patris

Glory be to God in the highest
And on earth peace
And goodwill to all men
We praise thee
We bless thee
We worship thee
We glorify thee
We give thanks to thee
For thy great glory
O Lord God
O Heavenly King
God the Father almighty
The only begotten son
Jesus Christ
O Lord God
Lamb of God
Son of the Father