Missa Cantus (Missa Brevis No. 3)
F.175
A contemplative SATB a cappella mass for concert or worship, with the spare intensity of Arvo Pärt channeled through plainchant-rooted writing. The Kyrie, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei are each a self-contained meditation suitable for independent programming.
Program Notes
I did not intend to write a third mass—at least not yet! But upon finishing the Kyrie from Missa Dramatica, another Kyrie just poured out of me. Thus, Missa Cantus was born.
The name reflects both the shorter, song-like structure employed in each movement as well as the more overt use of chant-like passages. There is also a bit of Minimalist influence, probably due to listening to a lot of Arvo Pärt at the time.
Available Movements
The Kyrie, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei are available for performance—individually or as a set. The Gloria and Credo remain to be composed; my intent for the Credo is that it will be overtly chant-based rather than song-like, and more functional in nature.
I am actively seeking a choir to collaborate with on completing this setting—please contact me if you are interested!
Kyrie
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
Related Works
Masses
Missa Historiae (Missa Brevis No. 1) · Missa Dramatica (Missa Brevis No. 2)
Other Sacred
Let All Mortal Flesh · Lully Lullay · Hine ma tov · Reborn by Living Water