Brother, Because Of You (from Tyler's Suite) (Arr. Sarsony): TTBB Choral Octavo
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Brother, Because Of You (from Tyler's Suite) (Arr. Sarsony): TTBB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Tim Sarsany

Item: 35-DS00419883
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 13
SKU: 35-DS00419883

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About the Arranger: Tim Sarsany

Tim Sarsany

Tim Sarsany brings a dual expertise in composition and arrangement to collegiate and secondary choral programs across the country. His work spans both sacred and secular idioms, with particular attention to flexible accompaniments that range from unaccompanied singing to full orchestral settings. At Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio, where he directs choral activities, Sarsany draws on his Doctor of Musical Arts in conducting from The Ohio State University alongside advanced training in both choral conducting and composition.

Sarsany's commissions from high school ensembles, college choirs, and professional singing groups reflect a commitment to creating music that serves the specific needs and capabilities of each group. His background combines rigorous graduate study with direct experience building thriving choral programs.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the uplifting spirit of the original Broadway moment while reshaping it for men's voices with genuine musicality. Sarsany respects the emotional core of the song without overcomplicating the voicing, giving your singers room to invest in the text and melody rather than fighting a labyrinthine arrangement.

What to expect

The piece carries genuine warmth and affirmation, honoring the original song's message of gratitude and human connection. Sung well, it creates moments of real vulnerability and sincerity that resonate with both singers and listeners.

Who it's for

Men's choirs of intermediate to advanced capability will find this arrangement accessible yet rewarding. It works equally well for groups seeking repertoire with emotional substance or those programming Broadway selections that transcend typical show choir fare.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the text inform your phrasing and dynamic shape; the inspirational content works best when each phrase breathes naturally rather than observing rigid song structures.
  • Balance the inner voices carefully during passages where they support the melody line; these parts deserve clarity without overwhelming the upper voices.
  • Consider the accompaniment's role in establishing emotional atmosphere; use it to anchor harmonic color rather than drive the tempo.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary secular works for a mixed concert showcasing men's voices, or use it as an emotional centerpiece in a program that otherwise leans toward classical or traditional repertoire. Its 13-page length and flexible arrangement also make it suitable for festival performances or special events celebrating positive, affirming messages.

Skills your students will build

  • Lyrical phrasing and text declamation in contemporary idiom
  • Balance and blend across multiple TTBB voicings
  • Dynamic control in mid-range passages
  • Emotional maturity in interpreting Broadway-influenced arrangement

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