Schott Hummel - Missa Brevis Op. 5 A - Choeur Mixte et 8 Wind Instruments

Name: Hummel - Missa Brevis Op. 5 A - Choeur Mixte et 8 Wind Instruments
Brand: Schott
SKU: 159412
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Essential Information About This Score

A complete short mass : Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei, ideal for diversifying sacred music repertoire.
Modal writing inspired by Gregorian chant : a medieval color and ecclesiastical modes serving direct expressiveness.
Original ensemble : mixed choir enriched by 8 wind instruments, for a broadened and luminous sound palette.
Dual purpose : a piece designed both for liturgical use and concert performance, accessible at an intermediate level.

Hummel - Missa Brevis Op. 5 A - Choeur Mixte et 8 Wind Instruments

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Summary of This Score

Written in 1951, the "Missa brevis" for mixed choir and 8 wind instruments (op. 5) fits within an aesthetic where modernity is rooted in tradition. The world premiere took place a year later at the Donaueschingen Contemporary Music Festival, immediately confirming the interest of this work in the choral landscape of the 20th century.

The five parts of the mass ordinary (Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei) are conceived according to a modal technique referring to Gregorian chant and ecclesiastical modes, based on medieval examples. This approach results in clear, structured writing that is particularly rewarding for the choir, while maintaining a rich harmonic identity.

The addition of winds brings immediate relief to the choral sound: colors, responses, doublings, and contrasts expand the dynamics and depth of the discourse. The result remains accessible for performers (intermediate level) and works very well in real situations, whether to accompany a celebration or to build a concert program combining sacred music and contemporary repertoire.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Religious, Sacred

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Hummel	Difficulty	intermediate
Instrumentation	mixed choir and 8 wind instruments	Pages	96
Genre	choral score, sacred music	Year of publication	1951
Language	Latin

Questions frequently asked

What ensemble is required for this Hummel Missa brevis?

The score is written for mixed choir and 8 wind instruments. The exact wind instrumentation is not detailed in the available information.

Is the Missa brevis op. 5 suitable for an intermediate-level choir?

The indicated level is intermediate, with choral writing designed to remain accessible. The modal technique is based on Gregorian chant and ecclesiastical modes. The winds provide colors, doublings, and contrasts to the vocal lines.

Which liturgical texts are included in the score?

The five parts of the Mass ordinary are present: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei. The text is in Latin.

For what type of program is this sacred work suitable?

This sacred music work can accompany a liturgical celebration or be part of a concert program combining sacred repertoire and contemporary music. Its world premiere took place at the Donaueschingen Contemporary Music Festival in 1952.