Gabriel’s Message is the familiar story of Mary: "Most highly favoured lady - - for known a Mother thou shalt be - - all generations laud and honour thee." This a cappella setting by David Willcocks is based on three or four linear parts, which have been interchangeably used to enhance this compatible arrangement for band. In addition to performing it as written, the conductor may choose a variety of family-oriented parts complete within themselves to further vary the presentation.
This arrangement represents one in the Series of Band Arrangements compatible with David Willcocks' Carols for Choirs.