TO HOPE! A CELEBRATION (1980)

OVERVIEW

To Hope! is a Mass in the Revised Roman Ritual. Classically conceived, but featuring elements of Brubeck’s jazz idiom, this dynamic Mass can be performed in many different ways including with a jazz ensemble, as a concert piece, for church service, or its individual pieces could be used in non-Eucharistic worship such as Vespers and other celebrations. The work is set for soloists, chorus, piano accompaniment, and optional handbells and celeste.

DETAILS

(1980) 40 min.

To Hope! A Celebration

1. Processional
2. Lord Have Mercy (Kyrie)
3. The Desert and the Parced Land (Isaiah 35:1-4)
4. The Peace of Jerusalem (Responsorial Psalm)
5. Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation)
6. Father, All Powerful (Preface)
7. Holy, Holy, Holy
8. While He Was At Supper (Institutional Narrative)
9. When We Eat This Bread (Memorial Acclamation)
10. The Doxology
11. Great Amen
12. Our Father (And Doxology)
13. Lamb of God
14. All My Hope (Communion Hymn)
15. Gloria
16. Final Note

INSTRUMENTATION

Chorus & Brass Quintet with Percussion, Organ, Cel & Strings:
0.0.0.0/1.2.1.1
timp
2 perc
org
cel
str
SATB soli
SATB chs
Perc = tubular bells[opt. orch bells/bell lyre]crotales, susp cym, dumbeg (clay drum) or bongos, timbales, tamb, cast, sd, vibes, chimes, bd.

MUSIC

Dave Brubeck

TEXT

Selections from Revised Roman Rituals with added original text by Iola Brubeck.

COMMISSION

The national Catholic newspaper "Our Sunday Visitor" in Huntington, IN. The commissioning project was created by Ed Murray and produced by Dave Galusha.

DEDICATIONS BY THE COMPOSER

“To Hope! is dedicated to my dear friends, Dianne and Ed Murray, who persisted when I faltered and who answered when I questioned, until the Mass became a reality; to Jane and Jim Bancroft, whose loyalty over the many years has defined the meaning of friendship and trust; and to the memory of Bill Manor.

The “Our Father” is dedicated to Father Ron Brassard, who insisted that I write for inclusion in this Mass. Special thanks to “Father Dick” (Rev. Richard Theisen), whose kindness, long ago meant much to me; to Marie Corbin, whose believing and daily prayers encouraged my endeavors; to Father Enrico Garzilli for his conributions as celebrant; to Dr. Peter LaManna, Dr. C. Alexander Peloquin and Erich Kunzel for their contributions as conductors preparing the Mass for its first presentation; and especially my family, both related and unrelated, who supported me throughout the project.”

— Dave Brubeck, Wilton, Connecticut, October 1981

ARRANGEMENTS & INDIVIDUAL MOVEMENTS

An arrangement by Dave Brubeck is also available for SATB choir with piano accompaniment (with optional handbells and celeste).

Find the arrangement here.

All My Hope
Beginning with an almost hymn-like section, Dave sets up a feeling of solemnity before he breaks into a joyful gospel feel. The result is electrifying and exciting. Very chordal in nature, this piece is from his large mass To Hope! A Celebration.

Purchase Sheet Music Here.

PURCHASE & LICENSING

For more information contact Derry@BrubeckMusic.com