Forces or Category: for SATB (with divisions) and organ or chamber ensemble
Orchestration: SATB (with divisions) and organ/chamber ensemble (tpt, timp., perc (2 player), org.)
- Short Missa brevis setting
- Accompanied by organ, chamber ensemble, or any one of the ensemble instruments in combination with the organ
- Suitable for performance throughout the Church year, particularly during the Christmas season
- Celebratory in tone, and features four popular French carol melodies
This is an uplifting and celebratory setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The choir may be accompanied by organ, chamber ensemble, or any one of the ensemble instruments in combination with organ, opening up several compelling performance options. Four French carol melodies are woven into the music, and performance with glockenspiel and trumpet bring these particularly to the fore. The chosen carol melodies are often associated with hymns from other Church seasons, making the work suitable for performance throughout the year.
