Anybody Have A Map? (from Dear Evan Hansen) (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mark Brymer
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Navigating the thorny world of adolescence and high school can be a tough assignment for any Mom searching to find a connection with her son, and that disconnect is perfectly articulated in this opening number from Broadway's smash hit musical "Dear Evan Hansen".
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00468684
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About the Arranger: Mark Brymer
Mark Brymer is a prolific arranger whose work spans Broadway, pop, and standard repertoire for choral ensembles at all levels. His arrangements are known for preserving the character and energy of original material while making it accessible to school and community choirs, and he has become an essential voice in contemporary choral literature.
Why we love this
Brymer captures the raw vulnerability of this song, maintaining the emotional core that makes "Dear Evan Hansen" resonate with young singers while building in enough accessibility that ensemble cohesion doesn't get lost. The arrangement respects the generational divide at the heart of the musical; you can feel the tension between the characters without the writing becoming clunky.
What to expect
Uncertain and searching, like a conversation that keeps circling the same hurt without resolution. There's a modern sensibility to the harmony and rhythm, paired with the kind of emotional openness that teenagers recognize in their own lives. Somewhere between pop music and art song, never settling into either camp.
Who it's for
High school and community choirs looking for contemporary Broadway material that speaks authentically to young singers. This works especially well for ensembles that include intermediate musicians and strong young soloists who can carry the emotional weight of a duet.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the opening lines intimate and conversational. This isn't a belt; it's a moment of genuine confusion and searching. Resist the urge to push volume early.
- Lock the rhythm section into a solid pocket. The contemporary feel depends on precision in accompaniment, which gives singers permission to phrase more freely over top.
- Balance soloists carefully so the duet conversation remains transparent. You want to hear both perspectives in the emotional conflict.
How to use it
Open a concert focused on contemporary musical theater, or pair it with other songs that explore family relationships and adolescent perspective. It also works as an encore if you're programming other "Dear Evan Hansen" selections, or as a powerful standalone moment when you want to showcase strong young singers in a current, relevant context.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining character through intimate vocal delivery in a contemporary musical context
- Balancing ensemble blend while maintaining transparency in duet textures
- Interpreting rhythmic language rooted in pop and contemporary musical theater idioms
- Responding to text that requires emotional nuance rather than dramatic projection