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Now Shout: SATB Choral Octavo

By Gerald Kemner

Item: 00-PO-0005050

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Additional Details
Series: Alfred Archive Edition: Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
SKU: 00-PO-0005050

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Why we love this

This piece brings infectious energy to any concert program and pairs beautifully with more introspective work on the same setlist. The writing sits comfortably for high school and college singers while remaining engaging enough to hold an audience's attention completely. Its contest and festival pedigree means the musical architecture is sturdy, the voice leading is clean, and the rehearsal payoff is quick.

What to expect

Bright and direct, with the rhythmic vitality of a piece designed to command attention in a competition setting. The character feels contemporary and accessible without sacrificing musical substance.

Who it's for

High school and college choirs looking for contest or festival repertoire that engages both singers and audiences. This piece works equally well for groups prioritizing confident part-singing and those building toward more sophisticated voicing challenges.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish a steady, confident tempo before rehearsal begins; the piece's momentum depends on rhythmic precision across all four parts
  • Balance the parts so that text remains intelligible even when all voices move together; clarity of the message drives the piece's impact
  • Shape the dynamic arc section by section rather than holding a single dynamic level; this keeps the energy fresh across all 16 pages

How to use it

Perfect as an opener or closer on a concert program where you want to send the audience out energized. It also serves well as a confidence builder mid-rehearsal season, offering groups a win before tackling more technically demanding pieces.

Skills your students will build

  • Part independence across SATB texture
  • Rhythmic precision and ensemble synchronization
  • Projection and diction in ensemble singing
  • Musical phrasing across longer sustained passages

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