Jazz Missa Brevis - mixed choir (SATB divisi) and piano; jazz trio (piano, bass and drum kit) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio) ad libitum. Partition de chœur.

Jazz Mass Latin Mass text with new pep - Latin Mass text in a variety of jazz styles - For mixed choirs of all abilities - Suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert Will Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria.
The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd's characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio - parts available separately) Besetzung : mixed choir (SATB divisi) and piano ; jazz trio (piano, bass and drum kit) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio) ad libitum