A setting of the seasonal Marian antiphon traditionally sung from Feb. 2 until Wednesday of Holy Week by Grammatio Metallo (15401615), for ATB choir.
A transposed edition is available for SAT choir.
Total length: ~2:15
Key: C Major
Range requirements (middle C = C4):·
Cantus [Alto]: G3A4
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Tenor: C3E4
· Bassus [Bass]: F2A3
Format: 8.5"x11"
Systems per page: 5
Accompaniment: none
English Translation:
Hail, O Queen of Heaven enthroned.
Hail, by angels mistress owned.
Root of Jesse, Gate of Morn
Whence the world's true light was born:
Glorious Virgin, Joy to thee,
Loveliest whom in heaven they see;
Fairest thou, where all are fair,
Plead with Christ our souls to spare.