For unto Us a Child Is Born

John Atteberry

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Vocal Forces: Two-part equal

Accompaniment: Piano

Text Source: Isaiah 9:6, KJV

Series: Christmas

Difficulty Level: E

Description:

We know this Isaiah 9:6 text well, thanks to G. F. Handel, but this music could not be more different from the Messiah version. The composer has given us a lilting 3/4 tune stated by the entire choir and then sung in canon. “And his name shall be called . . .” returns to unison, and then it is repeated in canon. Finally, the opening material returns, but with a 2-part coda. This is clearly the kind of piece than can make two voices sound like a choir.

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Seasonal: Christmastide

Liturgical: Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day

Bible Reference: Isaiah 9:6

Number of Pages: 12

Language: English

Format: Octavo

Suitable for Children: Yes

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