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Jubilate Deo!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Jubilate Deo!: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Music by Greg Gilpin

Item: 00-19207

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The energy and excitement of this Greg Gilpin piece are evident in the rhythmic vocal writing and the supportive piano part. The combination of Latin and English text makes it an excellent choice for festivals, contests and adjudications, or for concerts year round. Repetition makes it easy to learn-important for young 2- and 3-part groups. Excellent scoring for the boys in the 3-part edition. A driving SoundTrax CD adds even more vitality.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Jubilate Deo!: 2-Part Choral Octavo comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081178523
SKU: 00-19207

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About the Composer: Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin

Greg Gilpin brings decades of experience as both a conductor and composer, having led performances at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York to the Sydney Opera House and Royal Festival Hall in London. His work as Director of Educational Choral Publications at Shawnee Press has shaped choral music across the country, while his ASCAP awards recognize his distinctive contributions to the field.

Beyond the concert hall, Gilpin has expanded his creative reach into film scoring and collaborative projects with opera singers, earning recognition including Best Score for the short film "Rosie's Rescue." Active in ACDA, NAfME, and SAG-AFTRA, he remains committed to teaching, composing, and conducting as the music world continues to evolve.

Why we love this

Gilpin understands what young singers need: rhythmic momentum that keeps them engaged, text setting that feels natural, and harmonic support that allows singers to succeed. The mix of Latin and English text creates something unexpected without becoming a barrier; the recorded accompaniment reinforces the energy so rehearsals can focus on blend and interpretation rather than rhythm.

What to expect

A joyful celebration with momentum built into every phrase. The rhythmic vocal writing propels the piece forward with infectious energy, while the Latin text roots it in a liturgical tradition that feels both reverent and exuberant.

Who it's for

Young 2-part groups and developing choirs hunting for festival and concert repertoire that energizes singers without overwhelming them. Directors preparing students for adjudication will appreciate how repetition makes learning manageable while the scored piano part ensures clean accompaniment every time.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the rhythmic gestures as a conversation between voices and piano. The accompaniment isn't just support; it's a partner that drives the piece forward, so resist the urge to smooth over the rhythmic edges.
  • Build dynamics gradually through repetition. The piece uses repeated text and melodic ideas, making it an ideal vehicle for teaching singers how the same phrase can shift in color and intensity with each return.
  • Let the Latin and English text contrast naturally. The shift between languages offers a built-in moment to reset the acoustic and energy, particularly useful before a key harmonic change.

How to use it

Position this as the centerpiece of a Christmas or holiday concert, where its combination of sacred text and driving rhythm can bridge between more solemn offerings and celebratory finales. It works equally well in festival settings where the recorded accompaniment offers security and the piece's accessibility maximizes performance quality on demand.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated vocal lines
  • Text projection in a foreign language (Latin)
  • Ensemble blend across 2-part writing
  • Following a recorded accompaniment with confidence
  • Dynamic shaping within a fast-moving harmonic progression

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