A school choir, reasonably skilled, already done Spatzenmesse (C major), what would be another good choice of 'missa brevis' for a choir of secondary-school age?What is the best Mozart Mass for a choir of teenagers?
Try Mozart's Requiem. it is very accessible, and many of the movements have great solo opportunities. THe coronation ceremony mass is also wonderful, a bit harder than the Requiem, but just by a little bit.
(Besides Mozart, though, the Schubert Mass in G is excellent for high school)What is the best Mozart Mass for a choir of teenagers?
Well, I'm not sure how they would respond initially but if they are able to do the Spatzen, why not challenge them with all or part of K427 the Great?
The previous answerer is correct in that the 'next' mass you should look at is the Great Mass (first link).
For lighter fare, The Coronation mass K317, clocks in at under 25 minutes and is nice.
I also like the Vesperae Solemnes De Confessore, K339 which is about the same length.
The second link has tracks to both that you can listen to.
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