Grace Kelly (arr. Mark Brymer): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the song's infectious energy while crafting balanced voice parts that give singers something substantial to do. The pop idiom stays current with students without requiring the group to sacrifice musicianship, and the 3-part voicing keeps rehearsal demands manageable for mixed ensembles of varying experience levels.

Polished and modern yet singable, with the kind of melodic hooks that lodge in singers' heads immediately. The arrangement balances pop's forward-driving momentum with the clarity and control that good choral writing demands.

Intermediate and advanced mixed choirs looking for contemporary repertoire that engages students without being simplistic. This works equally well for secular concert programming and festival competitions where contemporary pop arrangements draw audiences.

• Nail the rhythmic precision in the unison sections. These moments set the groove and should feel locked, not draggy.
• Balance the three parts carefully during overlapping phrases so that one line never disappears into the blend.
• Explore the contrast between any sparse, a cappella passages and fuller harmonic moments; resist the urge to maintain uniform energy throughout.

Pair this with other pop or contemporary pieces for a forward-facing concert set that reaches audiences beyond traditional classical concert goers. It also serves as an accessible entry point for high school singers hesitant about choral singing, proving that contemporary music can sit comfortably in a choir's repertoire.

• Rhythmic precision in pop-influenced meters and syncopation
• Part independence with three distinct melodic lines
• Balancing blend while maintaining clarity of individual voice parts
• Phrasing and dynamic shaping in contemporary idiom
• A cappella singing technique and intonation without instrumental support