GLORY BE TO GOD

When the opening notes of the Gloria ring out from the sanctuary, the entire mood of the Mass lifts. Ezeoke Celestine’s "Glory Be to God" captures that exact feeling of joyful announcement. Marked "Alla Marcia" on the handwritten score, this setting moves with a steady, march-like energy that keeps the choir and congregation moving forward together in praise.

The arrangement is built for clarity and momentum. The choir unites on a bright, repeating chorus before stepping into the five stacked verses. Each verse carries the familiar liturgical text—from praising the Heavenly King to asking for mercy from the Lamb of God—set to a melody that feels natural to sing. It is the kind of piece that quickly becomes a parish favorite, especially on feast days and during the Easter and Christmas seasons when the Gloria returns to the liturgy with full force.