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Gospel Mass
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Orchestra Score and Parts Choral (Orchestra)
SKU: HL.8743496
Composed by Robert Ray. Choral. Festival. Full Score and Parts. 226 pages. Hal Leonard #8743496. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8743496).UPC: 073999080209. 10.5x14.0x0.891 inches.
For centuries, the world's great composers have set the Ordinary of the Mass in a wide variety of styles. Ray has surrounded these texts with the joyous styles of contemporary African-American music. All six movements work well as individual anthems, but collectively they form a truly powerful performance experience. Available separately: SATB, ShowTrax CD (w/Rhythm Section) and Score/Parts for Full Orchestra.
- Kyrie - Lord Have Mercy
- Gloria - Glory To God In The Highest
- Credo - I Believe In God
- Acclamation - Hallelujah Praise The Lord
- Sanctus - Holy, Holy Lord God Of Hosts
- Agnus Dei - Lamb Of God
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 4 Reviews
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Elena R.
December 17, 2025
Invaluable for Choral and Vocal Work
As a vocal coach, the full score for Robert Ray's Gospel Mass is invaluable. Understanding the comprehensive orchestral texture, including the keyboard part, truly helps in guiding singers through this vibrant work. The score provides a clear overview of the interplay between choir and instruments, allowing for effective vocal support and phrasing. The contemporary African-American styling is vibrant, and the individual anthems are perfect for focusing on vocal strength and expression.
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Uplifting and Rewarding for Community Groups
If you're part of a community choir or orchestra, Robert Ray's Gospel Mass is an incredible find! The joyous contemporary African-American style makes it incredibly uplifting to play and listen to. While it's a full orchestral score, the detailed parts mean everyone contributes to that 'big sound' you hear on recordings. It's a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience for dedicated amateur musicians wanting to perform something truly powerful and moving.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Inspiring for Advanced Ensembles
This Robert Ray Gospel Mass is a fantastic resource for advanced high school or college ensembles. While the full orchestration is comprehensive, individual parts are well-laid out, and the engraving quality is excellent, as expected from Hal Leonard. It offers a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with joyous contemporary African-American music, enriching their understanding of rhythm and ensemble performance. A truly rewarding project for committed students.
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David K.
December 14, 2025
Professional Score for Major Engagements
For a major engagement requiring a full orchestra and choir, this Robert Ray Gospel Mass score and parts set is incredibly comprehensive and reliable. The arrangements are clearly published and well-edited, making it suitable for a formal performance. As an orchestral score, chord symbols aren't the primary focus, but the full instrumentation ensures a robust, professional sound. Essential for any serious ensemble concert looking for powerful contemporary repertoire.
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This score is ideal for Churches, gospel choirs, choral groups, and keyboard players familiar with contemporary sacred music. The inferred instrumentation, likely SATB Choir, Piano/Keyboard, potentially Soloists and/or Rhythm Section, is perfect for mass settings and concert performances, allowing musicians to enjoy clear, high-impact branding, an authentic stylistic setting from Robert Ray, and professional engraving from Hal Leonard.
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