Hymn of Praise (Te Deum)

Musically inspired by the Latin plainsong _x001C_ Regina Caeli_x001D_ (_x001C_ Queen of Heaven_x001D_ ) and lyrically based on the _x001C_ Te Deum,_x001D_ Schutte has crafted a _x001C_ grand and majestic hymn of praise to God, fashioned in the form of a doxology to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,_x001D_ scored for keyboard (most suitably organ), SAB chorus (with descant), and guitar. The mixed meter of the piece follows the musical shape of the plainchant, itself derived from the speech rhythms of the text. The piece can be further augmented by instrument parts for Horn in F, violins, and cello (available online).