A Lin-Manuel Miranda Choral Medley (arr. Mark Brymer): SAB Choral Octavo

Brymer captures the infectious energy of Miranda's melodies while respecting the constraints of SAB voicing. A medley format lets you showcase multiple iconic songs in one rehearsal block, and the three-part writing keeps all voices active without requiring extensive divisi passages that fragment your ensemble.

Bright, accessible, and propulsive. This is music written for joy and connection rather than technical display. The vocal writing sits comfortably for singers, and the medley structure creates momentum that keeps audiences engaged from one song to the next.

This arrangement opens Broadway and film music to choirs that lack the vocal range or size to tackle four-part writing or full ensemble scores. It works equally well for developing singers building confidence and experienced choirs looking for repertoire that feels contemporary and relevant to student interests.

• Study the recorded accompaniment to internalize the harmonic language; Miranda's songs often rely on rhythmic momentum that can feel slippery without a clear groove reference.
• Shape phrases around the lyrical content rather than bar lines. These melodies thrive on text-driven phrasing, not metronomic precision.
• Let the energy shift between medley sections. Each song has its own character, so treat transitions as genuine musical moments rather than seams to hide.
• Lock the articulation choices across all three parts early in rehearsal. Consistency in how you sing consonants and sustain vowels pays dividends in blend and clarity.

Program this as an opener or closer to establish tone and energy; audiences recognize these melodies immediately, which builds goodwill at the start of a concert. You can also use it as a warmup block during rehearsal, combining familiar songs with technical work on blend and diction.

• Singing leaps in contemporary harmonic contexts (major sevenths, chromatic movement)
• Text underlay in condensed arrangements where lyrical clarity matters
• Rhythmic precision in syncopated, pop-influenced meters
• Blend and balance across three vocal lines with equal engagement
• Stylistic flexibility moving between different song idioms within a single piece