Change (feat. James Taylor) (arr. Mark Brymer): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the emotional directness of this song while making it singable for developing choirs. The 2-part voicing respects the original's melodic beauty without oversimplifying it, and the addition of James Taylor's presence gives the arrangement genuine artistic weight.

Intimate and reflective, with a modern sensibility that never sacrifices emotional honesty. The arrangement creates space for vulnerability while maintaining the song's inherent accessibility.

Choirs of mixed ability looking for contemporary repertoire with genuine substance. This works for middle school through adult ensembles seeking something beyond typical pop arrangements.

• Balance the two parts so neither drowns out the supporting voice; this song asks for transparency, not blend.
• Maintain the conversational tone throughout; treat this like spoken sincerity set to music rather than a formal choral work.
• Pay attention to phrase breathing in places where the lyrics naturally pause; let silence work for you.

Pair this with other emotionally grounded pop songs to build a set that showcases your choir's range beyond traditional choral fare. It works equally well as a concert closer or as part of a program exploring contemporary social themes.

• Singing conversational phrasing in contemporary pop style
• Maintaining independence of two vocal lines with minimal instrumental support
• Interpreting lyrics with nuance and restraint
• Reading modern pop notation and rhythmic figures