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I. Introit and Kyrie
The horn motif in ms. 3-6 becomes one of the major elements of this work. It's also the last thing heard at the end of the Agnus Dei. The motif reversed becomes the bass entrance at m. 23. The conductor is urged to conduct ms. 71-96 in two beats to the measure, thus easily allowing the 2/2 and 6/8 measures to speak clearly. Measure 75 becomes the fugue subject later developed in m. 87. And finally, look for the heavily disguised 12-bar blues patterns found throughout this section in ms. 7-18, 57-68, 75-86 and 99-110 (highly altered).
ll. Gloria
This section is unified by the use of the descending jazz blues scale (Bb Ab F E B Db Bb) used throughout the piece. Chords are constructed on these tones in ms. 20-26. The soprano solo at m. 41 is taken from the soprano melody found in m. 7. Again, this solo is built over the chords constructed on the blues scale as described earlier. Measure 63 returns us to the beginning and the section ends with the “Amen,” built on the blues scale chords.
lII. Credo
The Credo uses references to plainsong chant, again positioned over a 12-bar blues pattern. This time it’s not so disguised, with the bass line reminiscent of a jazz bass accompaniment.
lV. Offertory
The Offertory is based on Psalm 138 and uses a tenor scale of C Db B E F G A. The melody of the refrain in ms. 19-30 and 39-50 is from the 4-note horn motif in the Introit in all its possible permutations and inversions. Again, the 12-bar blues progression is found in the accompaniment during the refrain sections.
V. Sanctus and Benedictus
The blues pattern is very prominently used here, beginning in m. 5. The soprano solo at m. 57 is taken from the orchestral melody in the first eight measures of the Offertory. The chorus and soloists end this section, recalling the “Hosanna in excelsis” from earlier in the piece.
Vi. Agnus Dei
The Agnus Dei is constructed around the American hymn tune, Nettleton. An original orchestral theme is introduced in m. 3, followed by male voices entering on the “Agnus Dei" in m. 19, and again followed by the “Dona nobis pacem” with female voices in m. 37. All of this comes together in m. 54. Measure 71 begins the ending, recalling the chord pattern established in the Gloria section. The piece ends with the original 4-note motif from the Introit.
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Missa Americana: For SATB Chorus, Soprano and Tenor Soli and Orchestra (or Organ)*
2006, Composer's notes - written September 2005, Hal Leonard Corporation
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in English
1423409876 9781423409878
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All Missa Americana Publications:
Catalog number | Publication | Price
08745169 | SATB Score (a.k.a. this book) | $5.95
08745170 | Organ Score | $9.95
08745171 | Orchestra (Score and Parts) | $125.00
*The piano accompaniment as found in the SATB score is really an orchestral sketch/reduction and is intended for rehearsal only. A separate organ accompaniment score is available for those wishing to perform this work with organ alone; however, the composer prefers the orchestral accompaniment.
"To the memory of my brother, Dr. Dennis A. Lojeski"
American premiere: April 24th, 2006, Carnegie Hall, New York, NY
Performance Time: Approx. 26 minutes
Carnegie Hall live performance:
Monday, April 24, 8:00 p.m.
Isaac Stern Auditorium / Ronald O. Perelman Stage
By: MidAmerica Productions, Inc.
New England Symphonic Ensemble
World premiere
Performers:
- Ed Lojeski, Conductor
- Participating choruses: Oak Park High School Concert Choir, Oak Park, CA; Chaffey High School Chamber Singers, Ontario, CA; Rancho Cucamonga Chamber/Concert Singers, Rancho Cucamonga, CA; San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas, CA, Encinitas, CA; Westminster Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, Westlake Village, CA; El Camino Real High School Camerata, Woodland Hills, CA; Sheridan High School Chamber Chorale, Sheridan, CO; Pueblo West High School Choir, Pueblo West, CO; The Dunham School Treble and Concert Choirs, Baton Rouge, LA
- Jan Pedersen Schiff, Conductor
- Vaughan Williams: Magnificat
- Gwyneth Walker: Songs for Women's Voices
- Participating choruses: Singers Marin (with members of Wings of Song and Les Étoiles), Mill Valley, CA; Diablo Women's Chorale, Walnut Creek, CA; Asbury College Women's Choir, Wilmore, KY; Newton High School Choir, Newton, NJ
Soloist:
- Jessica Tivens, Soprano
- Victoria Hart, Contralto
- Steve Amerson, Tenor
- Stephanie Tiboris, Reader
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Combining the classical Mass form with American musical styles, Missa Americana joins together both old and new. This innovative combination allows the work to be performed in both church and concert settings. Incorporating English and traditional Latin texts, Missa Americana is set for mixed choir and soprano and tenor soli with orchestral or organ accompaniment.
Movements: Introit and Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Offertory (text from Psalm 138), Sanctus and Benedictus, Agnus Dei (based on American hymn tune).
Publications available: SATB Score, Organ Score and Orchestra (score and parts for 2 Flutes, Piccolo, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4 F Horns, 3 Bb Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (3 players), Harp, Celesta (Piano), Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass).
Total Performance Time: Approx. 26 minutes
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- From Composer's Notes
Wow - such innovation of infusing a time period (of America) in to bring life into older music to make it appealing and relevant to today's world.
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