Antiphonal Gloria: 2/4-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
By Dave and Jean Perry
Item: 00-PO-0000302
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Description
Educational opportunities abound with this well-crafted Latin setting by Dave and Jean Perry. Whether performed by 2- or 4-part mixed or treble groups, each majestic phrase is sung by half of the ensemble and then echoed by the other. Optional tambourine, finger cymbal, and hand drum parts are included in the publication.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0000302
Instrumentation:
Opt. Percussion
More about this title
About the Composer: Dave Perry
Dave Perry has established himself as a composer and arranger with a gift for creating accessible sacred music that works across diverse ensemble configurations. His collaborative work with Jean Perry demonstrates a deep understanding of what choirs need: pieces that sound sophisticated without requiring virtuosic singers, arrangements that allow flexibility in performance size, and settings that honor traditional texts while remaining engaging for contemporary ensembles.
Why we love this
The antiphonal structure transforms a familiar text into something dramatically fresh. Your singers will feel the architecture of call and response immediately, which makes rehearsing the piece genuinely musical from day one rather than a grinding process of learning notes. The optional percussion parts let you scale the production up or down depending on what your ensemble and budget allow.
What to expect
Majestic yet intimate, the alternating phrases create a sense of dialogue and conversation within the Gloria text. The Latin words gain new dignity through the antiphonal treatment, as if each group is responding to the other's praise with equal reverence and joy.
Who it's for
This piece works beautifully for high school and college choirs seeking a Latin setting that doesn't demand advanced vocal technique. Directors building programs that mix sacred and secular repertoire will find it versatile enough to perform with 2, 3, or 4 parts depending on ensemble size and ability level.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish clear entrances for each half of the choir before worrying about blend. The echo effect lands hardest when the second group enters with precision and confidence rather than hesitantly.
- Experiment with slight dynamic contrast between the antiphonal sections. Let the answering phrase breathe with its own character rather than simply matching the opening statement.
- If using percussion, rehearse those parts in isolation first so the drummer and cymbal players understand their role as textural enhancement, not timekeeping.
How to use it
This piece shines in Christmas and Easter concerts, where sacred repertoire anchors the program. It also pairs well with instrumental works featuring optional percussion, allowing you to build a cohesive sound across different sections of your concert.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in parts while maintaining awareness of another ensemble section
- Entering precisely after listening and reacting to another group
- Latin pronunciation and text expression
- Blending in mixed-voice ensembles of varying sizes
- Responding musically to antiphonal structure rather than reading through linear phrases