Double chant in A major II
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anglican chants
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About Double chant in A major II
This setting of the Magnificat by John Goss is a double chant in A major, written for SATB choir. The Magnificat, the song of Mary from Luke 1, expresses profound joy and humility as she contemplates God's miraculous plan for her and for Israel. Goss’s composition musically embodies this joyful praise, providing a clear and noble setting suitable for Anglican worship. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic support of the text, with the double chant structure enabling a flowing musical setting that can be easily learned and sung by a choir.