Count On Me (arr. Janet Day): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo
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Count On Me (arr. Janet Day): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

By Bruno Mars / By Ari Levine / By Philip Lawrence / Arranged by Janet Day

Item: 35-DS00232826
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00232826

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About the Composer: Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars (born Peter Gene Hernandez) grew up in a musical household in Hawaii and Las Vegas, absorbing influences from rock, R&B, reggae, and pop. He built his career as a songwriter and producer before launching his solo career, earning multiple Grammy Awards and establishing himself as one of the most commercially successful artists of the 2010s. His gift for crafting memorable melodies and emotionally direct lyrics makes his work particularly effective in choral settings.

Why we love this

Count On Me has all the hallmarks that make contemporary pop songs work beautifully in choral arrangements: a singable, accessible melody; genuine emotional content without being saccharine; and lyrics about loyalty and friendship that resonate across age groups. Janet Day's 3-part mixed voicing respects the simplicity of the original while giving your singers enough harmonic interest to stay engaged throughout the piece.

What to expect

Warm and assured. The song feels like a conversation between friends, with enough harmonic support underneath to make each voice part feel valued. There's an understated confidence here that comes from simplicity done well.

Who it's for

This octavo works for high school choirs, community choirs, and middle school ensembles with some singing experience. It's approachable enough for students new to part singing but substantial enough to develop blend and musicality without condescension.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo conversational and unhurried. This arrangement thrives when it breathes naturally rather than rushing through phrases.
  • Blend the three parts by prioritizing the melody line in the soprano section while ensuring the middle and lower voices support without oversinging.
  • Let the text shape your dynamics. The intimacy of 'you'll be there for me, and I'll be there for you' calls for genuine connection in the singing, not volume.
  • If using the recorded accompaniment, have your singers listen to it during warm-ups for several rehearsals before rehearsing together so they absorb the harmonic and rhythmic pocket.

How to use it

Pair this with other accessible pop arrangements for a concert section that appeals to families and students alike, or use it as a standalone piece for pops concerts and informal performances. The 11-page length makes it manageable for groups with limited rehearsal time, and the contemporary sound offers a natural contrast to classical or show tune programming.

Skills your students will build

  • Blend and balance in 3-part mixed voicing
  • Maintaining rhythmic integrity in contemporary pop idioms
  • Text interpretation and expressive singing in a secular context
  • Singing parallel and tertian harmony with independence of line

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