Come Alive (from The Greatest Showman) (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Pasek Paul / As performed by Justin Paul / Arranged by Mark Brymer
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The most bombastic, electrifying and show-stopping number from the record-smashing soundtrack to "The Greatest Showman" is here! Pasek and Paul's call to action is given a full-choir treatment by Mark Brymer, but it's not for the faint of heart. Your choirs will extend their vocal ranges, divisi capabilities and deep-breathing techniques while sending any audience that hears it to their feet!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00421787
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About the Artist: Pasek Paul
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are the songwriting duo behind some of the most successful film musicals of the past decade. Their work on "The Greatest Showman" earned them a Golden Globe nomination and introduced "Come Alive" as an anthem of ambition and transformation. Both composers studied at the University of Michigan and have built their reputation on songs that combine emotional depth with immediate, infectious melodic hooks.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures every ounce of the original's theatrical energy while making it actually singable by a mixed choir. The divisi writing creates texture and excitement without losing clarity, and there's genuine musical substance underneath the showmanship. Programming this as a concert closer guarantees an audience that leaves energized.
What to expect
Pure theatrical momentum. The song builds from intimate moments into a cascade of voices layering over each other, creating the feeling of a crowd swept up in possibility. Singing it leaves performers breathless and audiences on their feet.
Who it's for
High school and college choirs with solid vocal technique and the stamina for contemporary material. This works best for groups that have experience with divisi writing and aren't intimidated by a piece that demands full commitment from every singer in the room.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the divisi sections carefully during rehearsal; mark who sings which part in pencil and rotate occasionally so singers develop flexibility across all lines.
- Invest rehearsal time in the breathing technique the arranger requires; this piece demands sustained power, not just volume, so work on breath placement and support from the diaphragm.
- Treat the dynamics with intent. The written forte passages need to feel earned and controlled, not just loud, which means everything below that point must have clarity and purpose.
- Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the rhythmic precision; Brymer's syncopations sit differently than students expect from classical repertoire, and hearing the original groove helps click everything into place.
How to use it
Save this for a concert moment when your audience needs to be reminded why live music matters. Its energy translates instantly in a concert finale or as the opening number of a second half, and it pairs well with other contemporary material or as a contrast to classical repertoire on the same program.
Skills your students will build
- Reading divisi voicings and switching between multiple vocal lines
- Sustaining power and breath control across extended phrases
- Balancing individual vocal lines within a dense harmonic texture
- Responding to contemporary song rhythms and syncopation
- Building vocal stamina in the upper range