tobyMac is a Grammy Award-winning artist and producer who has shaped contemporary Christian music for over two decades. His work spans hip-hop, pop, and rock influences, creating songs that resonate with both youth and multigenerational audiences through their directness and authenticity.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the song's infectious energy while maintaining textural clarity across all four voices. The piece sits comfortably for mixed choirs and gives students an approachable entry into contemporary sacred repertoire without sacrificing harmonic interest.
What to expect
The piece radiates determination and hope. Its rhythmic momentum pulls the listener forward while the text 'get back up' becomes an anthem of perseverance. Harmonically grounded yet contemporary in sensibility, it strikes a balance between accessibility and sophistication.
Who it's for
This octavo serves choirs looking to connect with young singers and congregations through contemporary Christian music. Directors seeking accessible yet engaging arrangements of current repertoire will find this particularly useful for mixed groups at intermediate to advanced levels.
How to get the most out of it
Emphasize the rhythmic precision of the rhythm section; lock the groove early in rehearsals so singers can focus on blend and text delivery.
Balance the message of resilience in the lyrics with an energized but controlled dynamic approach. The song invites drive, not desperation.
Pay attention to the interplay between sections. Brymer's arrangement likely features sectional moments that need clear cutoffs and entrances to maintain the piece's contemporary feel.
Consider the recorded accompaniment as a rehearsal tool first. Once the choir internalizes the harmonic language, encourage singers to listen to each other rather than relying on the track.
How to use it
This works beautifully on a concert celebrating resilience or as a closing number that energizes an audience. It also fits naturally into services or events aimed at youth and young adults, offering a bridge between traditional worship and the musical language young singers already know.
Skills your students will build
Rhythmic precision in contemporary pop-influenced arrangements
Blend and balance across four voices in a groove-based context
Text expression and syllabic articulation for clarity at tempo
Sectional awareness and vertical listening in ensemble settings
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