Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd
Learning Track Gloria Soprano

Sheet music available at https://willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Boosey and Hawkes
© Boosey and Hawkes

Soprano – Hilary Cronin
Alto – Hilary Cronin
Tenor – Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd
Bass – Gareth Huw Davies
Drums – Jim Fleeman

Other Info: Written for Portsmouth Cathedral with funds from The Groves Legacy

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd’s characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio – parts available separately).

Composer's note:
In writing Jazz Missa Brevis for Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, I have aimed to create simple and lasting music that will work equally well in liturgy or in concert. Drawing on my own piano playing style, all of the movements began life as extended improvisations which I then honed and developed into the completed movements. I hope this ensures that there is a genuine jazz ‘heart’ to each of the sections. In the same way that I would in a jazz gig, I’ve made sure there is a contrast of rhythmic feels between the movements. I hope singers, musicians and conductors will enjoy performing this piece as much as I have enjoyed writing it!

WILL TODD

Soprano Gloria Learning Track from Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd

Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd
Learning Track Kyrie Soprano

Sheet music available at https://willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Boosey and Hawkes
© Boosey and Hawkes

Soprano – Hilary Cronin
Alto – Hilary Cronin
Tenor – Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd
Bass – Gareth Huw Davies
Drums – Jim Fleeman

Other Info: Written for Portsmouth Cathedral with funds from The Groves Legacy

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd’s characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio – parts available separately).

Composer's note:
In writing Jazz Missa Brevis for Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, I have aimed to create simple and lasting music that will work equally well in liturgy or in concert. Drawing on my own piano playing style, all of the movements began life as extended improvisations which I then honed and developed into the completed movements. I hope this ensures that there is a genuine jazz ‘heart’ to each of the sections. In the same way that I would in a jazz gig, I’ve made sure there is a contrast of rhythmic feels between the movements. I hope singers, musicians and conductors will enjoy performing this piece as much as I have enjoyed writing it!

Soprano Kyrie Learning Track from Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd

Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd
Learning Track Sanctus Soprano

Sheet music available at https://willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Boosey and Hawkes
© Boosey and Hawkes

Soprano – Hilary Cronin
Alto – Hilary Cronin
Tenor – Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd
Bass – Gareth Huw Davies
Drums – Jim Fleeman

Other Info: Written for Portsmouth Cathedral with funds from The Groves Legacy

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd’s characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio – parts available separately).

Composer's note:
In writing Jazz Missa Brevis for Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, I have aimed to create simple and lasting music that will work equally well in liturgy or in concert. Drawing on my own piano playing style, all of the movements began life as extended improvisations which I then honed and developed into the completed movements. I hope this ensures that there is a genuine jazz ‘heart’ to each of the sections. In the same way that I would in a jazz gig, I’ve made sure there is a contrast of rhythmic feels between the movements. I hope singers, musicians and conductors will enjoy performing this piece as much as I have enjoyed writing it!

Soprano Sanctus Learning Track from Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd

Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd
Learning Track Sanctus Alto

Sheet music available at https://willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Boosey and Hawkes
© Boosey and Hawkes

Soprano – Hilary Cronin
Alto – Hilary Cronin
Tenor – Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd
Bass – Gareth Huw Davies
Drums – Jim Fleeman

Other Info: Written for Portsmouth Cathedral with funds from The Groves Legacy

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd’s characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio – parts available separately).

Composer's note:
In writing Jazz Missa Brevis for Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, I have aimed to create simple and lasting music that will work equally well in liturgy or in concert. Drawing on my own piano playing style, all of the movements began life as extended improvisations which I then honed and developed into the completed movements. I hope this ensures that there is a genuine jazz ‘heart’ to each of the sections. In the same way that I would in a jazz gig, I’ve made sure there is a contrast of rhythmic feels between the movements. I hope singers, musicians and conductors will enjoy performing this piece as much as I have enjoyed writing it!

Alto Sanctus Learning Track from Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd

Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd
Learning Track Agnus Dei Alto

Sheet music available at https://willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Boosey and Hawkes
© Boosey and Hawkes

Soprano – Hilary Cronin
Alto – Hilary Cronin
Tenor – Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd
Bass – Gareth Huw Davies
Drums – Jim Fleeman

Other Info: Written for Portsmouth Cathedral with funds from The Groves Legacy

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd’s characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio – parts available separately).

Composer's note:
In writing Jazz Missa Brevis for Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, I have aimed to create simple and lasting music that will work equally well in liturgy or in concert. Drawing on my own piano playing style, all of the movements began life as extended improvisations which I then honed and developed into the completed movements. I hope this ensures that there is a genuine jazz ‘heart’ to each of the sections. In the same way that I would in a jazz gig, I’ve made sure there is a contrast of rhythmic feels between the movements. I hope singers, musicians and conductors will enjoy performing this piece as much as I have enjoyed writing it!

Alto Agnus Dei Learning Track from Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd

Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd
Learning Track Sanctus Tenor

Sheet music available at https://willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Boosey and Hawkes
© Boosey and Hawkes

Soprano – Hilary Cronin
Alto – Hilary Cronin
Tenor – Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd
Bass – Gareth Huw Davies
Drums – Jim Fleeman

Other Info: Written for Portsmouth Cathedral with funds from The Groves Legacy

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd’s characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio – parts available separately).

Composer's note:
In writing Jazz Missa Brevis for Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, I have aimed to create simple and lasting music that will work equally well in liturgy or in concert. Drawing on my own piano playing style, all of the movements began life as extended improvisations which I then honed and developed into the completed movements. I hope this ensures that there is a genuine jazz ‘heart’ to each of the sections. In the same way that I would in a jazz gig, I’ve made sure there is a contrast of rhythmic feels between the movements. I hope singers, musicians and conductors will enjoy performing this piece as much as I have enjoyed writing it!

Tenor Sanctus Learning Track from Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd

Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd
Learning Track Gloria Tenor

Sheet music available at https://willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Boosey and Hawkes
© Boosey and Hawkes

Soprano – Hilary Cronin
Alto – Hilary Cronin
Tenor – Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd
Bass – Gareth Huw Davies
Drums – Jim Fleeman

Other Info: Written for Portsmouth Cathedral with funds from The Groves Legacy

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd’s characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio – parts available separately).

Composer's note:
In writing Jazz Missa Brevis for Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, I have aimed to create simple and lasting music that will work equally well in liturgy or in concert. Drawing on my own piano playing style, all of the movements began life as extended improvisations which I then honed and developed into the completed movements. I hope this ensures that there is a genuine jazz ‘heart’ to each of the sections. In the same way that I would in a jazz gig, I’ve made sure there is a contrast of rhythmic feels between the movements. I hope singers, musicians and conductors will enjoy performing this piece as much as I have enjoyed writing it!

Tenor Gloria Learning Track from Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd

Bring Light by Will Todd
Learning Track: Descant

Sheet music available at willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Tyalgum Press
© Tyalgum Press

Scored for: SATB and Organ with optional Orchestra or SATB and Piano 4 Hands
Duration: 4 minutes

Other Info: Bring Light was commissioned by Winchester University for their 175th Anniversary Celebrations. Originally scored for SATB choir and organ with optional orchestra,  an arrangement now also exists for piano 4 hands.

With words by Madaleine Vaughan, the work was premiered on 27th February 2016 in Winchester Cathedral at the Cathedrals Group Choirs Festival 2016.

Descant - Beth Halliday
Soprano 1 – Beth Halliday
Soprano 2 - Jess Reader
Alto – Jess Reader
Tenor 1 – Will Todd
Tenor 2 - Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd


Bring Light: Descant Learning Track by Will Todd

Bring Light by Will Todd
Learning Track: Soprano 2

Sheet music available at willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Tyalgum Press
© Tyalgum Press

Scored for: SATB and Organ with optional Orchestra or SATB and Piano 4 Hands
Duration: 4 minutes

Other Info: Bring Light was commissioned by Winchester University for their 175th Anniversary Celebrations. Originally scored for SATB choir and organ with optional orchestra,  an arrangement now also exists for piano 4 hands.

With words by Madaleine Vaughan, the work was premiered on 27th February 2016 in Winchester Cathedral at the Cathedrals Group Choirs Festival 2016.

Descant - Beth Halliday
Soprano 1 – Beth Halliday
Soprano 2 - Jess Reader
Alto – Jess Reader
Tenor 1 – Will Todd
Tenor 2 - Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd


Bring Light: Soprano 2 Learning Track by Will Todd

Bring Light by Will Todd
Learning Track: Soprano 1

Sheet music available at willtodd.co.uk/
Published by Tyalgum Press
© Tyalgum Press

Scored for: SATB and Organ with optional Orchestra or SATB and Piano 4 Hands
Duration: 4 minutes

Other Info: Bring Light was commissioned by Winchester University for their 175th Anniversary Celebrations. Originally scored for SATB choir and organ with optional orchestra,  an arrangement now also exists for piano 4 hands.

With words by Madaleine Vaughan, the work was premiered on 27th February 2016 in Winchester Cathedral at the Cathedrals Group Choirs Festival 2016.

Descant - Beth Halliday
Soprano 1 – Beth Halliday
Soprano 2 - Jess Reader
Alto – Jess Reader
Tenor 1 – Will Todd
Tenor 2 - Will Todd
Bass – Will Todd
Piano – Will Todd


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