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

Brymer's medley captures the theatrical energy and emotional specificity of Miranda's writing while distributing the melodic material thoughtfully across SSA voicing. Your singers get the satisfaction of performing recognizable, beloved songs without needing a massive ensemble or excessive vocal range to bring them off.

Immediate, joyful, and modern. The medley carries the theatrical confidence and infectious rhythmic vitality Miranda brings to everything he writes, grounded by Brymer's careful harmonic support beneath the melodies.

Directors of treble choirs looking to program contemporary Broadway and film music that connects with student singers and audiences alike. This medley works for concert settings, spring shows, or any program that needs energy and accessibility without compromising artistic standards.

• Pay close attention to the lyrical phrasing in each song section; Miranda's lyrics drive the rhythm and character, so clarity of text matters as much as pitch accuracy.
• Use the transitions between medley sections to reset ensemble focus. Brief moments of stillness before shifting into the next song will sharpen the overall impact.
• Balance solo or featured voice moments against the full choir sections. These songs have star power, so allow individual singers to shine when the arrangement calls for it.
• Shape the dynamics across the entire medley as a single arc rather than treating each song independently. This creates momentum and prevents the piece from feeling segmented.

Program this in the second half of a concert when your singers have settled into their voices and are ready for material that demands rhythmic precision and personality. It pairs well alongside other contemporary choral works and provides a natural bridge to lighter or more experimental repertoire.

• Rhythmic clarity in contemporary pop and musical theater idioms
• Accurate text declamation with proper emphasis on lyrics
• Transitions between contrasting musical sections and tempo relationships
• Ensemble balance when melodic material is concentrated in one or two voice parts
• Sustaining vocal energy and character across an extended medley form