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Count on Me: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Count on Me: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Count on Me: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Recorded by Bruno Mars

Words and music by Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and Bruno Mars / arr. Andy Beck

Item: 00-46928
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Superstar Bruno Mars wrote this friendship song for his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans. This attractive arrangement is accompanied by piano with optional ukulele or guitar. Plus, the SATB can even be sung a cappella. Sopranos take the melody, while the other parts provide supportive harmonic grooves and stylized backing vocals. Familiar, flexible, and fun!

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Series: Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
UPC: 038081535777
SKU: 00-46928

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About the Composer: Philip Lawrence

Philip Lawrence is a songwriter and producer who co-wrote "Count on Me" with Ari Levine and Bruno Mars for Mars's 2010 debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans. The track became one of Mars's signature songs, reaching audiences worldwide and establishing itself as a contemporary standard for choral and educational ensembles. Lawrence's work in pop songwriting demonstrates how accessible melodies and genuine emotional content can bridge commercial and educational music.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the song's warmth and sincerity without requiring elaborate production or technical fireworks. Andy Beck's 2-part voicing keeps the focus on the melody and lets singers feel like they're making real harmony, while the optional accompaniment choices (piano, ukulele, guitar, or a cappella) mean you can perform it exactly as your ensemble and venue allow. It's genuinely fun to sing and genuinely moves listeners.

What to expect

Warm, conversational, and genuinely kind. The melody sits naturally in the voice, supported by harmonic layers that feel like friends singing together rather than a formal arrangement. There's an unhurried quality that invites singers and listeners alike to settle in and connect.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for middle school through adult choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that audiences recognize and singers enjoy learning. The 2-part voicing keeps it accessible for developing ensembles while the song's emotional authenticity engages musicians of any age.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo conversational and unhurried; this song lives in its simplicity, not in driving forward. Let the lyrics breathe.
  • Shape the harmonic grooves with dynamic lift rather than rhythmic tension. The supporting parts should feel supportive, not competitive with the melody.
  • If using the recorded accompaniment, rehearse with it early and often so singers internalize the groove without watching the director.
  • For a cappella performance, anchor the parts on strong vocal balance checks in rehearsal; the second part's supporting role is essential to the effect.

How to use it

Program this for graduation ceremonies, end-of-year concerts, or any celebration centered on friendship and community. It works equally well as a standalone closer or paired with other contemporary repertoire in a pop or secular music set. The familiarity and emotional weight make it memorable even in a full concert.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melody and supporting harmony in a 2-part texture
  • Singing stylized rhythmic backing vocals with precision
  • Adjusting dynamics and tone to support rather than compete
  • Performing with optional accompaniment (recorded, live piano, ukulele, or guitar) or a cappella
  • Interpreting contemporary pop music with musical maturity

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