MacMillan, James: St Anne's Mass (1985) 5'
Congregational Mass for unison voices and organ (or piano) with optional SATB choir

Music Text  
Setting of movements from Catholic Mass (E)

Repertoire Note  


Choral level of difficulty: 1 (5 greatest)

This is a simple setting that a congregation could be taught quickly and easily. The work consists only of the Kyrie, Sanctus and Benedictus (together), Acclamation and Agnus Dei. The ever-practical MacMillan has even included a transposition of the organ parts in case people find it too high. The Sanctus and Benedictus and the Acclamation (which has the same melody) have a very Scottish traditional feel to the melody including a Scotch Snap.

Repertoire Note by Paul Spicer