“Kyrie” – Original (Full) Version from St. Francis in the Americas: A Caribbean Mass

This product includes the accompaniment scores for Lead Steel Pan, Double Second Pans, Cello Pans, Bass Steel Pans, Drum Set, and Percussion.

**CHORAL PARTS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM EARTHSONGS**

Glenn McClure most widely performed piece weaves the Greek text “Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy” and a prayer written by Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) into the fabric of a Caribbean Samba.  Francis wrote this prayer at a pivotal moment of conversion.  After he had given up the lavish life of rich young man, he prayed before a crucifix in broken down church that commanded him to go “rebuild my church.” This humble prayer was the beginning of Francis’ life of service, just as the Kyrie marks the humble beginning of our liturgy, a liturgy that calls us to a life of service.

This original arrangement of the St. Francis in the Americas: A Caribbean Mass St. Francis in the Americas: A Caribbean Mass(SATB, Steel band-includes 4 steel pan parts & percussion)– premiered 1992.  This 45-minute world music Mass explores the mixing of African, Spanish, and Indigenous cultures in the Caribbean.  Writings by St. Francis of Assisi are woven into the fabric of the traditional Latin Mass and framed by vibrant rhythms (samba, salsa, calypso, and more).  The Kyrie from this Mass has enjoyed an extensive performance history in the US (including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the World Symposium of Choral Musicians in Minneapolis) and around the world.  Anton Armstrong of St. Olaf University, André Thomas of Florida State University, and Francisco Núñez of the Young People’s Chorus of NYC (and MacArthur Award Winner) are among some of the finest conductors to champion this work.  This work is highly adaptable to)both concert and liturgical settings. A reduced arrangement is available with one steel drum, piano, percussion. Some movements available in TTB – contact McClure Productions for more information.