Tuesday Evenings 7:00 – 9:00
A Mass for the Dead, is a mass offered for the repose of the souls of the deceased. Musical settings of this Mass are also called Requiems and have been a popular musical form for many composers throughout history. In this class we will listen to and discuss various Requiems written during the last seven centuries and explore how this genre has inspired composers to create masterpieces. Examples will include those by Ockeghem, Mozart, Berlioz, Brahms, Durufle, Britten, Rutter, and others.
David Howard, a cellist, was a member of the National Symphony Orchestra for 41 years. He earned two Master’s Degrees, in Performance and in Education. He maintains a teaching studio and performs with the Frederick Symphony.