Bob Chilcott: A Little Jazz Mass - Bass Part: Mixed Choir: Part

'I would prefer not to be in the audience for a performance of this, but only because I'd want to be taking part instead.' Music Teacher Bob Chilcott A Little Jazz Mass SSA vocal score Kyrie eleison Forces or Category: SSA, piano, bass (optional), drums (optional) for SSA, piano, and optional bass and drumkit ad lib.

This is a highly effective concert setting of the Latin Missa Brevis in which Chilcott's Jazz influences come to the fore. Originally commissioned for upper voices by Cheryl Dupont and the New Orleans Children's Chorus the work embraces a variety of Jazz styles. The Kyrie has real groove the Gloria swings the Sanctus sits right back the Benedictus hums along and the Agnus Dei draws inspiration from the Blues. The voices are underpinned by a characterful Piano accompaniment which can be played as written or serve as a guide and bass and drums can join in ad lib to add the flavour of an authentic Jazz combo. This is gorgeous soulful music in an utterlyoriginal setting.

A highly original and effective concert setting of the Latin Missa brevis in which the various movements embrace a variety of jazz styles. The characterful piano accompaniment can be played as written or serve as a guide and bass and drums can join in ad lib.