Canite tuba

This jubilant motet for SSAAT and AATTB voices celebrates the arrival of God as our savior. The text, drawn from liturgical scripture, calls for trumpets to sound in Zion and for nations to be alerted. It announces with confidence and power the coming of salvation, urging a joyful proclamation. Tiburtio Massaino’s setting reflects this exultant mood, likely intended for a significant occasion within the church calendar. The rich eight-part texture provides ample opportunity for a skilled choir to create a truly resonant and moving performance, emphasizing the text’s message of hope and divine intervention. It is a powerful example of sacred motet writing from the Renaissance.