Cat No. JM47270
Price £24.95
Composer: Dean Jones
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC

This is one of three titles published as one volume or journal, contained in what the Salvation Army call their FESTIVAL SERIES.
The three pieces are ;
1. SWEETEST NAME (Journal 594)by Martin Cordner
2. GLORIFICO AETERNUM (Journal 595) by Dean Jones
3. SURSUM CORDA (Journal 596) by Brian Bowen.

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Comments by Bandsman DEAN JONES
This piece has a central theme that is paramount to the Christian: the opportunity to offer glory and thanksgiving to God, in return for his great love to us that will last throughout eternity. His presence in the life of the Christian can mean many things, but a thankful heart is the basis for all he requires from us. So close is the love and care of God, that not only does he reveal himself through his word, but through the lives of other people. It is at that stage we recognise the gift of being nurtured and prayed for by those around us who love him too. These thoughts, emotions and gifts are portrayed in the music which seeks to bless, move and excite both player and listener.

The piece is not too technically demanding on the player, although every part does have importance and will feature prominently at one stage or another. The contrasting styles of music will need to be quickly adapted to. There are some moments which will require merronomic precision from the band, whilst in contrast, other sections of the piece call for rubato and feeling.

Programme note
Dedicated to the memory of Retired Bandmaster Jim Hopkin, ‘Glorifico Aeternum’ is built around a combination of traditional and contemporary worship songs; ‘Now thank we all our God ‘Somebody prayed for me ‘Overall the earth’ and ‘The King of love my Shepherd is".