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Folk Mass (Mixed Choir, SSAATBB): Mixed Voices (SSATBB)

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Folk Mass (Mixed Choir, SSAATBB): Mixed Voices (SSATBB)

Folk Mass (Mixed Choir, SSAATBB): Mixed Voices (SSATBB)

By Laura Jekabsone

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This composition unites the sacred with the folkloric, combining the classic six-part form of the Mass with means of expression characteristic of folk music - rhythmic vocal parts, traditional singing styles, and percussion instruments. Laura Jekabsone and the vocal group "Latvian Voices" came to create this work through finding themselves between two distinct traditions: a professional music education and the heritage of Latvian folklore, handed down from generation to generation through the oral tradition. Originally composed for Upper Voice Choir this new arrangement for Mixed Voices has been created by the composer.

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Publisher: Musica Baltica
ISBN13: 979-0-265-03765-1
SKU: 98-MB4155
Instrumentation: SSATBB

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About the Composer: Laura Jekabsone

Laura Jekabsone is a Latvian composer whose work bridges the gap between formal compositional training and the living traditions of her homeland. Her deep involvement with the vocal ensemble Latvian Voices has shaped her artistic voice, allowing her to draw authentically from folklore while applying sophisticated musical craft.

Jekabsone's approach to composition treats folk material not as decoration but as a genuine structural and expressive foundation. In Folk Mass, this philosophy reaches its fullest expression, creating a work that honors both the liturgical form and the vocal practices embedded in Latvian culture.

Why we love this

Jekabsone's arrangement respects the six-part Mass structure while embedding Latvian folk sensibilities into every movement, giving singers real rhythmic and textural work rather than harmonic padding. The combination of traditional sacred form with folkloric expression creates a piece that feels both reverent and alive, making it compelling for choirs ready to explore the relationship between liturgical music and cultural identity.

What to expect

The piece inhabits a space between formal liturgy and communal singing, where the grandeur of the Mass meets the directness and rhythmic drive of folk music passed down through voices. There's warmth in the traditional material, but also architectural weight from the sacred form holding it together.

Who it's for

Auditioned mixed choirs with solid vocal technique and comfort reading divisi parts. This arrangement suits groups interested in exploring sacred music through a cultural lens and ensembles developing sensitivity to non-Western musical traditions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Emphasize the rhythmic vitality characteristic of folk expression. These aren't gentle, sustained lines; they should pulse with the energy of traditional singing styles.
  • Treat the percussion parts as integral to the piece's identity, not as accompaniment. Work with your percussionists to anchor the folkloric character throughout.
  • Balance the six-part texture by ensuring each voice line has clarity. Folk writing often relies on the interplay of distinct melodic strands rather than block harmony.

How to use it

Position this on a concert exploring the intersection of spirituality and cultural heritage, or as a centerpiece in a program dedicated to European folk traditions. It works equally well in sacred music festivals or concerts celebrating specific cultural communities.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading six-part divisi textures with clarity and independence
  • Singing with rhythmic vitality and folk vocal character
  • Integrating percussion parts into vocal ensemble texture
  • Navigating the relationship between liturgical form and folkloric expression

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