Antonio Vivaldi composed Gloria in Venice around 1715. It is one of the most popular Baroque choral works and was rediscovered in the late 1920's, buried among a pile of his manuscripts. Russell McKinney has arranged two movements, Gloria in Excelsis andCum Sancto Spiritu for 8-part trombone ensemble. It is appropriate for advanced performers and scored for 2 altos, 4 tenors 2 basses. -the publisher