Boosey & Hawkes Jenkins Karl - The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace - Mixed Choir And Orchestra

Name: Jenkins Karl - The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace - Mixed Choir And Orchestra
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
SKU: 89646
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Essential Information About This Score
• Major contemporary choral repertoire : a large-scale mass designed for mixed SATB choir and orchestra, with a writing style that is both direct and expressive.
• Practical version : vocal score in voice/piano reduction, ideal for preparing rehearsals, working on entrances, and consolidating intonation.
• A work with strong symbolic significance : commissioned for the millennium by the Royal Armouries (United Kingdom) and dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo crisis.
• Sacred and secular texts : integrated within the framework of the Christian mass, the score blends various sources and is based on the 15th-century French song "L'homme armé".

Jenkins Karl - The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace - Mixed Choir And Orchestra

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Summary of This Score

Conceived as a grand vocal fresco, The Armed Man fits within the tradition of masses based on "L'homme armé" while offering a decidedly contemporary interpretation. The work unfolds within the liturgical framework (Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus Dei, Benedictus) but expands the concept by integrating sacred and secular texts to build a dramatic journey from the call to prayer to the return of peace.

This edition in complete vocal score (voice/piano version) is particularly suited for choir work: the piano reduction allows for establishing SATB balances, refining rhythmic precision, and securing transitions, while maintaining a clear view of the overall structure. It is suitable both for conductors and choristers seeking a readable score of the vocal parts.

The content covers the entire musical progression, with contrasting sections that structure listening and preparation: "The Armed Man," "Call to Prayers," "Kyrie," "Save Me from Bloody Men," "Sanctus," "Hymn Before Action," "Charge!," "Angry Flames," "Torches," "Agnus Dei," "Now the Guns have Stopped," "Benedictus," "Better in Peace." Through its musical narration, the score represents a strong choice for a concert program, a commemoration, or any choral project seeking a striking work that is accessible in its message and rich in its construction.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Religious, Sacred

Publication

Sheet music

Instrumentation	mixed choir (SATB) and orchestra (voice/piano score version)	Pages	124
Language	Latin - French - English

Questions frequently asked

Is the score arranged for a SATB mixed choir?

The vocal arrangement is designed for a SATB mixed choir, with the orchestra reduced to piano accompaniment in this vocal/piano edition.

Does Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man include the full orchestra?

The provided edition is a complete vocal score in vocal/piano format, not a full orchestral score. The orchestral part is reduced for piano. This setup allows preparation of entries, choir balances, and transitions with keyboard accompaniment.

What languages are used in this mass by Karl Jenkins?

The languages indicated for this score are Latin, French, and English.

Which movements are included in the score?

The 124-page collection notably includes Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus Dei, and Benedictus. The progression also includes The Armed Man, Call to Prayers, Charge!, Angry Flames, Now the Guns have Stopped, and Better in Peace.