WEEK TWO 9 – 16 August
Choral Masterpieces of Five Centuries
‘Radical Masses’
James Davey conductor
Simon Gregory accompanist
Once more James Davey brings us a stimulating selection of unusual and well-known choral masterworks which he offers under the title, ‘Radical Masses’!
The course will embrace music from the Renaissance period to the present day and include such deliciously diverse pieces as Verdi’s Va pensiero from Nabucco, an unknown Mass by Haydn and the ever-popular ‘Mass for Peace’, The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins.
“I feel I have discovered heaven on earth”.
Early application is recommended, as entries will be accepted in rotation, except in cases where the balance of voices must be considered. A concert with orchestral accompaniment will be given at the end of the week for which repertoire will be selected from the following list.
2025 Repertoire
Jenkins The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace (SATB Vocal Score) Boosey & Hawkes
Palestrina ed. Wall Agnus Dei from Missa Papae Marcelli CPDL #43813 free download
Taverner ed. Martin Gloria from Western Wynde Mass CPDL #49377 free download
Gjeilo Sunrise Mass Walton / Hal Leonard
Tye ed. Wall Agnus Dei from The Western Wynde Mass CPDL #63457 free download
Lotti ed.McIntosh Crucifixus a6 CPDL #02884 free download
Mendelssohn ed. Gibb Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich CPDL #32726 free download
Kreek Taavi Laul Nr.104 (Psalm 104) Walton / Hal Leonard
Haydn ed. Robbins Landon Missa “Sunt Bona Mixta Malis”, Hob.XXII:2. Bois / Theodore Presser
Powell Oliver Cromwell (SATB) Banks Music
Verdi ed. Jura Va pensiero from Nabucco CPDL #00886 free download
Please note. The summer school does not have a music shop on site. Students will need to purchase their course materials before they arrive at the school, either from their local music shop or from our nominated internet supplier, Forsyth Music. The following address will take you straight to the Sherborne Summer School of Music section of Forsyth’s website where you will find the music for your course ready to purchase: https://www.forsyths.co.uk/189389-sherborne-summer-school-2025
Added extra – open to all members of the summer school
Choral Workshop 2
Verdi, Requiem
James Davey conductor
As an added extra, on Sunday evening the 9 August, James Davey will direct an open rehearsal with orchestra of Verdi’s Requiem. All members of the school are welcome and encouraged to take part, copies will be provided.
Other choral courses at Sherborne this summer
Cappella Chamber Choir 2 – 9 August
The Lighter Side Choral Course 9 – 16 August
The Art of Choral Direction 9 – 16 August