Cry Out and Shout: TTBB, a cappella Choral Octavo
Music by Knut Nystedt / arr. Tim Sarsany
Item: 00-PO-0006424
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Description
Now available in SSAA and TTBB voicings. Alfred Music commends Dr. Timothy Sarsany for his scholarly adaptations of this long-standing favorite of honor choirs and festival groups. New voicings are carefully crafted to reflect the original. A joyful, tried-and-true a cappella fanfare, not to be missed!
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Additional Details
Series:
Lawson-Gould
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
8
SKU:
00-PO-0006424
More about this title
About the Composer: Knut Nystedt
Knut Nystedt (1915-2014) was a Norwegian composer whose sacred choral music became a cornerstone of the festival and honor choir repertoire throughout the second half of the twentieth century. His gift for writing accessible yet sophisticated a cappella works made him essential to choral directors seeking pieces that challenge singers while remaining joyful and spiritually resonant.
Nystedt's understanding of the voice and his ability to craft clear harmonic structures meant his compositions traveled across language and cultural boundaries. His work remains a benchmark for what effective sacred choral writing can achieve when craft, sincerity, and singability come together.
Why we love this
This arrangement gives lower-voice choirs access to a piece that has defined festival seasons for generations. Sarsany's scholarship in adapting Nystedt's original ensures the character and brilliance of the work remain intact in TTBB voicing, making it a genuine option rather than a compromise.
What to expect
A fanfare that radiates warmth and confidence, built on clear harmonic progressions and the kind of singable lines that stick with listeners long after the final chord. The a cappella setting amplifies every harmonic shift, giving the piece an intimate quality despite its jubilant character.
Who it's for
Lower-voice choirs, men's ensembles, and honor groups looking for a short, high-impact a cappella work that performs beautifully in concerts and festivals. This piece rewards directors who have developed solid intonation and part independence in their singers.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening fanfare with clear articulation and unified vowels in the upper voices; this sets the joyful character immediately and allows the listener to hear the harmonic foundation underneath.
- Balance the lower voices to support without overwhelming; baritones and basses carry essential harmonic weight, but this piece thrives when the texture remains transparent.
- Use the a cappella format to your advantage by allowing voices to breathe together at natural phrase endings rather than rushing through longer passages.
How to use it
Pair this as a concert opener or as a festival showcase piece where its brevity and punch create an immediate strong impression. It also sits well alongside other sacred a cappella works in a concert designed around that theme.
Skills your students will build
- A cappella intonation and chord balancing
- Clear articulation in fanfare-style writing
- Voice independence and part security
- Harmonic awareness through sustained singing
- Unified breath control across a section