Chester Music God is with us
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Summary of This Score
With God is with us (subtitled Christmas Proclamation ), John Tavener offers a Christmas proclamation where the power of the word guides the entire musical structure. Rooted in a spiritual aesthetic nourished by the Orthodox tradition, the piece favors clarity, breadth, and a form of contemplative majesty, particularly effective both in liturgical contexts and in concert.
Intended for an SATB choir with accompaniment, the writing alternates between recitative passages with a ceremonial character and large homophonic blocks designed to resonate the text with intensity. Carefully architected dynamics create a controlled dramatic progression, moving from atmospheres of anticipation and reflection to a more brilliant final affirmation, while maintaining overall clarity.
From a choral work perspective, this score emphasizes purity of intonation and chord stability, with particular attention to balance between sections and blending of timbres. It serves as an excellent tool to develop harmonic listening quality, breath control during sustained notes, as well as projection of clear and homogeneous English within the choir.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Religious, Sacred | Publication | Sheet music |
| Subtitle | Christmas Proclamation | Genre | Religious Music |
| Composer | John Tavener | Language | English |
| Instrumentation | SATB and Accompaniment | Pages | 12 |
| Product Type | Choral Scores | Year of Publication | 1992 |
| Collection | Contemporary Church Music | ||
Questions frequently asked
What choral formation is required for God is with us by John Tavener?
The score is written for SATB choir with accompaniment, that is soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.
Is God is with us suitable for a Christmas concert?
Designed as a Christmas Proclamation, this 1992 work belongs to the religious Christmas repertoire. The writing combines ceremonial recitative passages and homophonic blocks. Its character suits both liturgical contexts and concerts.
In which language is this score sung?
The text is in English, with directions indicated for clear and homogeneous projection of this language within the choir.
How many pages does the score contain?
The edition consists of 12 pages and is part of the Contemporary Church Music collection.
What technical aspects does the choir work on in this piece?
The writing emphasizes purity of intonation and stability of chords. Attention is also required for balance among voice parts, breath control, and blend of timbres.
