AGNUS DEI
The Agnus Dei is the final movement of the Missa Miamiensis, commissioned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Church of the Epiphany, Washington, D.C.
It was composed during the Summer of 1993 while the composer was on sabbatical in Miami Beach, (hence the “Latinized” title which translates as The Miami Mass.)
Although its themes recount motifs from preceding movements, (Kyrie eleison, Gloria in
excelsis, Sanctus & Benedictus) the Agnus Dei is offered here as a stand-alone piece. (See MISSA MIAMIENSIS to purchase the complete score with all movements). It is scored for SATB choir (with divisi), organ, piano, soprano saxophone or oboe, and an optional part for snare drum (which is only necessary if the Mass is performed in its entirety). Although originally intended for liturgical use, the work (and indeed, the entire Mass) is an effective concert-piece exhibiting a plethora of instrumental and choral color and texture. Duration: approximately 10 minutes.
This piece has been recorded on GOTHIC RECORDS 49319 by the Choir of Saint James, conducted by the composer, and is available at stjla.org/album/ or through your favorite retailer.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
grant us peace.
This score is 47 pages (letter-size - 8 ½ x 11 inches) in length, and is designed for front only copying or for front and back “booklet” style copying. This score is used by the conductor as well as the chorus. Purchasers download a compressed ZIP file containing PDF scores, with permission to reproduce copies in maximum quantities of 20, 40 or 99. (Permission “rights” are printed on the bottom of each score.) If permission to reproduce more than 99 copies is desired, please contact MusicaBellaLuna@gmail.com. All orders include additional separate PDF files for the instrumental parts (separate parts for organ, piano, oboe/soprano sax, snare drum). Once purchased, the product will be immediately available for download from the Purchase Confirmation page. A confirmation email with a download link will also be sent to the Purchaser’s email address. The download link will be valid for 30 days from date of purchase. Once purchased, this music may be performed without limitations. For recording rights, please contact the composer at MusicaBellaLuna@gmail.com.
