70s Soul Celebration (Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00033905
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Experience the soul-filled seventies and add a unique touch to your programming with the music of Rare Earth, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind Fire and more. Includes: "Higher Ground," "I Just Want to Celebrate," "September," "Sing a Song," "War" and "Tell Me Something Good." Performance Time: Approx. 7:35
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00033905
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About the Arranger: Mark Brymer
Mark Brymer has built a reputation as one of today's most prolific and versatile choral arrangers, with particular strength in contemporary pop and musical theater idioms. His arrangements for choir consistently balance accessibility with musicianship, making modern hits and classic repertoire engaging for student ensembles while preserving the essential character of the original recordings.
Why we love this
Brymer captures the groove and energy of these 70s classics without sacrificing vocal writing or ensemble balance. The medley format lets you deliver seven and a half minutes of cultural relevance and pure joy, giving students genuine repertoire that connects them to music history rather than talking about it.
What to expect
Funky, joyful, and undeniably groovy. These six songs carry the warmth and social consciousness of the 70s soul and funk movement, wrapped in arrangements that feel current and exciting rather than nostalgic.
Who it's for
Any choir or mixed ensemble director seeking contemporary material with real musical substance and immediate audience appeal. This works especially well for spring concerts, pops programs, or competitions where you want to showcase student musicianship through repertoire that resonates.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock into the pocket early. These arrangements thrive on rhythmic precision from the rhythm section, so isolate percussion and bass parts in sectional rehearsals before adding vocals.
- Study the original recordings for phrasing and articulation. Soul music lives in the subtle push and pull of rhythm; lean into that rather than treating these as straight-ahead pop numbers.
- Balance the medley transitions by letting the energy build across songs rather than resetting between each one. A smooth dynamic arc from 'Higher Ground' through 'Tell Me Something Good' keeps audience engagement high.
- Encourage soloists (if included in the arrangement) to commit to expressive interpretation. This music demands personality and confidence in the front.
How to use it
Place this as a high-energy centerpiece in a pops concert or as a standalone finale that leaves the audience on their feet. It pairs naturally with other soul or R&B-influenced repertoire and works equally well as a concert opener if your ensemble has the stamina for an upbeat start.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop and soul styles
- Expressive phrasing across multiple song structures within a single piece
- Balanced blend and balance within a combo voicing
- Stylistic interpretation of contemporary and classic soul music
- Ensemble coordination during rapid medley transitions