Mass in D (Complete)

Hi all!

I have finished the Mass that I started composing in June (I had a rather hectic summer, so not much time to write).  The first two movements (Kyrie and Gloria) are reposted with some minor modifications from them, but I wanted to put them here so that everything's in one place.  Please let me know what you think!  Thanks!

Mass_in_D - Kyrie.pdf

Mass_in_D - Gloria.pdf

Mass_in_D Sanctus.pdf

Mass_in_D Agnus Dei.pdf

01 Kyrie.mp3

02 Gloria.mp3

03 Sanctus.mp3

04 Agnus Dei.mp3

1. Good in atmosphere, some executional problems. Clashing tones like in m. 28 with the G# and the A, and 39 with E naturals and E-sharps. While I can't say that I'm great at writing choral music, there's something to be said about it still following these conventions. I'm also curious by the ending on the dominant. 

2. I'm not sure I quite understand this one harmonically. It seems to go all over the place. The interjections of fast tempo didn't feel quite justified in terms of setup and the slow sections made some weird harmonic choices I'm not sure what you were going for. Not to say all of them sounded off.

3. This is probably the most straightforward movement. I think my only gripe is sometimes you manage suspensions and retardations a little bit strangely.

4. Bowings in this one aren't as smooth. m. 7, leading tone always resolves up, same with other places. Lot more parallel fifths in this one as well. Also kind of an awkward end. 

7 hours ago, Monarcheon said:

1. Good in atmosphere, some executional problems. Clashing tones like in m. 28 with the G# and the A, and 39 with E naturals and E-sharps. While I can't say that I'm great at writing choral music, there's something to be said about it still following these conventions. I'm also curious by the ending on the dominant. 

2. I'm not sure I quite understand this one harmonically. It seems to go all over the place. The interjections of fast tempo didn't feel quite justified in terms of setup and the slow sections made some weird harmonic choices I'm not sure what you were going for. Not to say all of them sounded off.

3. This is probably the most straightforward movement. I think my only gripe is sometimes you manage suspensions and retardations a little bit strangely.

4. Bowings in this one aren't as smooth. m. 7, leading tone always resolves up, same with other places. Lot more parallel fifths in this one as well. Also kind of an awkward end. 

 

I really appreciate the feedback!  I definitely see what you're saying in the Kyrie.  I was trying to intentionally add dissonance to build tension in the middle part.  Ending on the dominant was meant to be a direct lead-in to the Gloria, as generally in a Mass the two parts are back to back.  

I know I have a long way to come as far as weeding out simple issues like the whole leading tone thing in the last movement.  Thanks again for taking the time to look at my work and give me some advice and in-depth feedback! It really means a lot.