Wendy Hymes writes:
Hello Friends,
Hello Friends,
Just wanted you to know about tonight's premiere:
Date: April 11, 2012
Work: Afro Caribbean Mass for Mixed Choir and Band (Canadian Premiere!)
Performer: Bethany College Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Randy Klassen
Knox United Church, 838 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, CA. 2:30PM
Description:
The Afro Caribbean Mass follows the usual liturgical setting of the
Kyrie, Gloria-Laudamus Te, Acclamation (Hallelujah), Credo, Sanctus and
Agnus Dei. It is sung in the English language with some West African
Pidgin English and Caribbean Patois, albeit with ocassional Latin text
intoning the Kyrie and Gloria. The idea of panning to a cross-cultural
genre was inspired by the need to present other ethnic and global
perspectives in Christian religious worship. Stylistically, the work
draws from diverse music genres such as traditional African traditional
harmonies and popular dance music, as well as Caribbean "Reggae-Calypso"
and American R&B. It is scored for mixed choir, soloist and piano,
with optional band accompaniment of horns, electric guitars, synthesizer
and percussion. Each of the six pieces can be performed independently
as a concert item, while the full work of about 25 minutes of music can
be spread throughout a normal worship. With gratitude to God for all the
choirs and friends who have inspired this work and performed each piece
when they were completed.
Dr. Wendy Hymes
Director of Development
African Musical Arts Inc.
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