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for soprano solo, SATB, piano, bass, drums and optional alto saxophoneWill Todd's Mass in Blue is a dynamic, uplifting, and highly popular jazz setting of the Latin mass. The work features driving grooves and blues harmonies, with provision for short piano solos (notated or improvised) and great moments of musical interplay between soprano soloist and choir. The Jazz Trio Set includes parts for piano (with chord symbols), bass (with chord symbols), drum kit (fully notated), and optional alto saxophone.
This publication provides the instrumental accompaniment required to perform Will Todd's contemporary jazz-infused setting of the Latin Mass. The work serves as a practical resource for ensembles seeking to integrate traditional liturgical text with modern jazz harmonic structures and rhythmic drive.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Music educators and choral directors frequently identify this work as a standard for bridging the gap between sacred choral traditions and jazz performance. Experts highlight the accessibility of the score for amateur and professional ensembles alike, noting its effectiveness in concert settings.
Page Count:
100
Publication Date:
2014-08-14
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Music
ISBN-10:
0193404818
ISBN-13:
9780193404816
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