Doctrinal Content
To introduce the children to the mystery of the Annunciation when Mary said “yes” to God’s request to be the Mother of Jesus.
Origin of Text
Sacred Scripture, Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1:28
Offertory antiphon for the 4th Sunday of Advent and the Solemnity of the Annunciation.
Origin of Melody
Gregorian, Mode VI
Musical Analysis
Mode VI / Final is FA
As Gregorian plainsong, this chant is written in free rhythm. Interval -: ascending Major 3rd, ascending half step LA – TEH
Teaching Recommendations
The youngest children can learn just the antiphon and repeat it throughout as the response.
Copyright
Melody – Public Domain
Latin Text – Public Domain
Location
Liber Cantualis
Abbatia Sancti Petri De Solesmis / Consociatio Internationalis Musicae Sacrae © Desclée, Paris-Tournai, 1978 © Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes.
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