As Long As You're Mine (from Wicked): SAB Choral Octavo

Brymer captures the intimacy and vulnerability of this Schwartz ballad without oversimplifying the harmony. The SAB setting opens this beautiful song to singers who might otherwise miss it, and the arrangement respects the emotional arc that makes the piece resonate with audiences.

Warm and confessional. The arrangement sits in an intimate range where singers can really connect with the vulnerability of the moment. There's a simplicity to the voicing that feels almost understated, letting the beauty of the melody and lyric do the heavy lifting.

Choirs seeking contemporary musical theater repertoire that doesn't talk down to younger or less advanced singers. This works for middle school through adult ensembles that want to program something singers actually know and care about.

• Lean into the legit singing style this piece demands; SAB voicing doesn't mean belt. The sopranos will need breath support and space in the voice to sustain the lyrical line without strain.
• Balance the alto and baritone parts carefully in the harmonic passages. They often carry essential inner voices that prevent the arrangement from sounding thin.
• Shape the phrasing around the text rather than the bar lines. The piano part suggests momentum, but the words should guide where singers breathe and where they sustain.

Perfect as a concert closer or as part of a musical theater set. If you're building a program around contemporary songs or exploring how Broadway intersects with choral music, this sits naturally alongside pop arrangements and traditional art songs.

• Legit singing technique and sustained vowel shapes
• Phrase shaping and text expression in contemporary style
• Part independence in three-part homophonic texture
• Dynamic control in a ballad setting