Mass in B minor — Sanctus

J. S. BachBWV 232

Key

D

Time

C

Tempo

♩=80

AO focus

AO3

Form

Six-voice Sanctus (SSAATB) in D major with three trumpets + drums. The most resplendent moment in Bach.

Teaching points

• Six-part chorus SSAATB
• Three trumpets + timpani idiomatic D major
• AO3: setting of 'Holy, Holy, Holy'