Missa Americana
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Combining the classical Mass form with American musical styles, *Missa Americana* joins together both old and new. This innovative combination allows the work to be performed in both church and concert settings. Incorporating English and traditional Latin texts, *Missa Americana* is set for mixed choir and soprano and tenor soli with orchestral or organ accompaniment.
Movements: Introit and Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Offertory (text from Psalm 138), Sanctus and Benedictus, Agnus Dei (based on American hymn tune).
Publications available: SATB Score, Organ Score and Orchestra (score and parts for 2 Flutes, Piccolo, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4 F Horns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (3 players), Harp, Celesta (Piano), Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass).
Total Performance Time: Approx. 26 minutes
Movements: Introit and Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Offertory (text from Psalm 138), Sanctus and Benedictus, Agnus Dei (based on American hymn tune).
Publications available: SATB Score, Organ Score and Orchestra (score and parts for 2 Flutes, Piccolo, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4 F Horns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (3 players), Harp, Celesta (Piano), Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass).
Total Performance Time: Approx. 26 minutes
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