As Long As You're Mine (from Wicked): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Stephen Schwartz / Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00131150
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A powerful anthem of love and longing! Sophisticated lyric content makes this selection most appropriate for mature singers, but the incredible popularity of the musical "Wicked" will give this setting a spell-binding concert appeal. Duration: ca. 3:15.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00131150
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About the Composer: Stephen Schwartz
Stephen Schwartz has shaped contemporary musical theater through his work on Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked. His gift for crafting deeply human moments within theatrical spectacle makes his music both emotionally resonant and dramatically effective. For music educators, Schwartz's arrangements balance accessibility with sophistication, allowing students to engage with professional-level Broadway writing while building genuine vocal and interpretive skills.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the raw vulnerability of this duet while making it singable for mature ensembles at the high school and college level. The orchestration respects the song's emotional core without overwhelming young voices, and audiences will respond instantly to music they know and love from a phenomenon musical.
What to expect
Intimate and yearning, even when the ensemble swells behind the soloists. This arrangement honors the tenderness of the original while giving it space to breathe within a full choral texture. The emotional weight builds steadily, creating genuine theatrical impact by the final moments.
Who it's for
High school and college choirs ready to tackle mature lyrical content with both vocal and emotional maturity. Directors seeking Broadway repertoire that appeals to modern audiences while maintaining musical substance and allowing for meaningful artistic interpretation.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the dynamic shifts as emotional punctuation rather than technical effects. The softer passages need genuine connection, not just reduced volume.
- Work the rhythm section hard in sectionals. They're not background texture here; they anchor the harmonic language that makes this arrangement sing.
- Balance ensemble and solo lines carefully so featured singers sit naturally within the group rather than floating above it.
How to use it
Program this as a standout feature in a Broadway or musical theater concert, or use it as a sophisticated closer to a spring show if your audience skews younger and would appreciate the connection to a beloved musical. The three-minute-plus duration makes it substantial enough to anchor a set without overshadowing other selections.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legit singing tone over full phrase lengths
- Lyrical interpretation and emotional storytelling
- Blending with rhythm section accompaniment
- Managing dynamic contrast within intimate arranging
- Ensemble balance with featured solo lines