Crazy Little Thing Called Love (arr. Mark Brymer): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the song's infectious momentum while keeping the harmonic language grounded enough for developing singers to execute cleanly. The 2-part voicing opens this pop-rock classic to middle school and early high school choirs without sacrificing the groove that makes the tune so fun to perform.

Pure energy and mischief. The song bounces with syncopated rhythm and an irresistible melodic hook, inviting singers into a world of playful romance and rock-and-roll attitude. It's the kind of piece that gets audiences clapping along and singers grinning through the final phrases.

Middle and early high school choirs seeking accessible pop-rock repertoire that students actually recognize and want to sing. This works equally well for show choirs, pep assemblies, or concerts aiming to program something contemporary without sacrificing musicianship.

• Keep the rhythmic pulse locked in the back section; this song lives and dies on pocket and groove rather than legit vocal tone.
• Find the sweet spot between rock attitude and choral precision. The arrangement invites swagger, but ensemble blend still matters in the homophonic sections.
• Pay attention to the lyrical phrasing to bring out the humor and lightness in the text. Let singers feel permission to have fun with the character of the piece.

Slot this into a contemporary pop-rock set or as a palate cleanser between heavier classical or musical theatre pieces. Its accessibility and crowd appeal make it ideal for family concerts or events where you're reaching mixed-age audiences unfamiliar with your choir's typical fare.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop/rock idioms
• Part independence in 2-part texture
• Stylistic singing (rock attitude vs. classical legit tone)
• Ensemble blend and homophonic balance
• Text delivery and comedic timing in contemporary repertoire