David Solomons

Alternative title

Mass for Sopranos, Altos, Men's voices and organ

Composer

David W Solomons

Lyricist

old sacred text

Publisher

David W Solomons

Genre

Classical / Choral music

Instrumentation

Organ, Mixed choir

Type of score

Full score

Movement(s)

1 to 6 from 6

Duration

17'0"

Language

Latin

Difficulty

Medium

Year of composition

2013

Description
At the suggestion of a fellow chorister I decided to give my old "Mass for men's voices and organ" a new lease of life by providing a higher version for three part mixed choir (Sopranos, Altos and Men) and Organ.
The music has a ring of "oriental promise" according to one appreciative member of the congregation at the original performance.

The zip file contains all movements in their transposed versions (Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei) and also the original organ voluntary (with registrations) which can be used at the end of the service if required.

This version allows the organist to select his or her own registrations, but a version with suggested registrations will be available soon.

The sound sample is the Agnus from the original untransposed version for men's voices, sung by the Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir.

The whole mass in the original key sung by the composer (multitracking) can also be experienced on youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RXHRG4oTeU

The score of the original version (for men's voices and organ) is available at:
http://www.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-85468_mass_for_men_s_voices_and_organ.html#85468

For more information, please visit:
http://www.dwsolo.com/serif/massformensvoices.html

Upload date

31 May 2013