Missa in tempore belli

Having decided that my 'Music' section is lacking somewhat in content, I thought I could easily rectify this by incorporating some of the works I'm coming across for the first time, while playing for the South Liverpool Rehearsal Orchestra (SLRO). Next week is my first concert with them (a rehearsal orchestra as the name would suggest does not perform that much!) and we're playing the aforementioned Missa in tempore belli, or Mass in Time of War.

My initial thoughts of the mass is that I feel fortunate it incoporates a war theme, as that gives the Trumpet something to do! Also, whilst rehearsing I've come to like the musicality of it as a standalone piece of music, I'm equally looking forward to hearing it with the Choir for the first time tomorrow (at which point I might even be able post the Choir's name!).

I think I'll post two comments for this one: the choir's name and initial thoughts on the Mass as first heard with Orchestra and Choir, then a second comment following it's performance.