Missa Brevis
1. Kyrie 2. Gloria 3. Sanctus 4. Agnus Dei
by Michael John Trotta
SA - Sheet Music

Choral Flute, Piano, SA choir

SKU: CF.BL1097

1. Kyrie 2. Gloria 3. Sanctus 4. Agnus Dei. Composed by Michael John Trotta. Sws. Mjte. 32 pages. Duration 10:44. BriLee Music #BL1097. Published by BriLee Music (CF.BL1097).

UPC: 680160912087. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: D major. Latin. Traditional Latin.

In response to the growing need for developmentally appropriate repertoire that facilitates the teaching of independent part singing, Missa Brevis was composed for emerging choirs seeking concert repertoire that will help to form a foundation of lifelong success as choral singers. Conservative vocal ranges, singable vocal lines and attention to the developing singer make this work a great choice for emerging choral ensembles. Whether performing as a set or individual movement, the work creates the opportunity to introduce new concepts such as meter, form, tonality, altered syllables, and fundamentals of good singing, while at the same time providing an introduction to larger scale works in the history of choral music, making this piece an attractive choice for choirs and audiences alike.
In response to the growing need for developmentally appropriate repertoire that facilitates the teaching of independent part singing, Missa Brevis was composed for emerging choirs seeking concert repertoire that will help to form a foundation of lifelong success as choral singers.Conservative vocal ranges, singable vocal lines and attention to the developing singer make this work a great choice for emerging choral ensembles.Whether performing as a set or individual movement, the work creates the opportunity to introduce new concepts such as meter, form, tonality, altered syllables, and fundamentals of good singing, while at the same time providing an introduction to larger scale works in the history of choral music, making this piece an attractive choice for choirs and audiences alike.Kyrie - 4/4 – Major - Musical Concept: Form ABAThis understated work features a 4th-Century Greek text on a unison melody in the tripartite form typical of the Kyrie. Its elegant simplicity speaks to the power of consenting to not having all of the answers and seeking beyond the false self to something greater.Gloria - 6/8 – Major - Musical Concept: Compound dupleThis energetic setting introduces the emerging choir to a traditional text in compound meter and beginning part-singing. While the second part adds character to the work, it may be performed as a unison work with both parts singing the upper line. It can also be used to introduce dotted rhythms in compound duple meter. Whether chosen for its educational features, its lyric melody, or its bouncing energetic accompaniment, it is a wonderful way to open a concert for both emerging and more advanced choirs.Sanctus - 3/4 - Major – Musical Concept: Altered syllable “TE”This movement features opportunities for unison singing, the development of independent part singing and the introduction of slurs and the syllable "te" (b7). Also inherent in the text are opportunities to focus on pure vowels and opportunities to work on text accentuation. The form of the work makes it easy for learning and memorization: ABCA coda.Agnus Dei - 4/4 - Minor - Musical Concept: Minor modeThe final movement is in the relative minor of the first movement and provides an opportunity to teach the minor mode. Agnus Dei features a partner song setting with two lyrical melodies in the minor mode.