Boosey & Hawkes Jenkins - Te Deum

Name: Jenkins - Te Deum
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
SKU: 89524
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Essential information about this score
• A luminous and solemn work: a contemporary Te Deum by Karl Jenkins, designed to celebrate and unite.
• Accessible concert format: approximately 15 minutes, ideal for complementing a choral concert program without complicating preparation.
• Versatile forces: mixed SATB choir and small orchestra, suitable for choirs of all sizes and various stage configurations.
• Text in Latin: a liturgical and universal dimension that enhances choir projection and musical impact.

Jenkins - Te Deum

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Summary of this score

Premiered in November 2008, Karl Jenkins' Te Deum fits within the composer's broad and communicative style: a modern tonal language, straightforward choral writing, and musical dramaturgy designed to highlight the text. With a moderate duration of about 15 minutes, the work is particularly well suited for choral concerts, ceremonies, and programs featuring contemporary choral repertoire.

The score is written for mixed SATB choir and small orchestra (strings, trumpets, percussion, and organ). This ensemble aims for a spectacular effect while remaining feasible for groups with varying resources. The organ provides harmonic foundation and a "cathedral-like" grandeur, while the trumpets and percussion emphasize the celebratory character of the piece.

Commissioned by the Liverpool Welsh Choral Union, which Karl Jenkins supports, this piece was conceived to celebrate the city of Liverpool, designated European Capital of Culture in 2008. The Latin text lends a universal scope and highlights diction, section homogeneity, and the choir's collective breath. An ideal score for conductors wishing to present a contemporary, unifying, and effective work in concert.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Karl Jenkins	Pages	56
Instrumentation	mixed choir (SATB) and small orchestra	Year of publication	2008
Language	Latin

Questions frequently asked

What is the instrumentation of Karl Jenkins' Te Deum?

The score is written for a mixed SATB choir and a small orchestra, including strings, trumpets, percussion, and organ.

How long is Karl Jenkins' Te Deum?

The work lasts approximately 15 minutes, allowing it to be included in a concert program or ceremony.

Is the text of the Te Deum in Latin?

The text is in Latin. This language emphasizes diction, section homogeneity, and the choir's collective breath control.

What choir formation is required for this score?

The composition requires a four-part mixed SATB choir: sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. The accompaniment includes organ, strings, trumpets, and percussion. The orchestral forces are indicated as a small orchestra.