Michael John Trotta

Missa Brevis

In response to the growing need for developmentally appropriate repertoire that facilitates the teaching of independent part singing, Missa Brevis was composed for emerging choirs seeking concert repertoire that will help to form a foundation of lifelong success as choral singers. Conservative vocal ranges, singable vocal lines and attention to the developing singer make this work a great choice for emerging choral ensembles. Whether performing as a set or individual movement, the work creates the opportunity to introduce new concepts such as meter, form, tonality, altered syllables, and fundamentals of good singing, while at the same time providing an introduction to larger scale works in the history of choral music, making this piece an attractive choice for choirs and audiences alike.