Double chant in E major IX

William Henry Havergal's Double chant in E major is a fine example of Anglican chant, a style of simple, unadorned music designed to be sung to plainsong or metrical psalms. This setting is for SATB choir. Anglican chant developed in the 16th century as a way to make the English liturgical texts more accessible and understandable to congregations. Its characteristic features include a short melodic phrase, often with a cadence, followed by a longer, more flowing section. This particular chant provides a sturdy and devotional musical framework for congregational singing or as part of a larger service. Its clear E major tonality lends it a bright and noble character.