Grease: A New Broadway Medley (arr. Mark Brymer): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Brymer captures the infectious energy of Grease without oversimplifying it. A 2-part voicing might feel limiting, but his arrangement proves otherwise by layering clever countermelody and strategic unison moments that keep singers engaged while remaining genuinely singable. For groups working with mixed abilities or developing musicians, this medley offers immediate gratification and genuine fun.

Infectious and nostalgic, with the kind of melodic directness that makes singers want to come back to rehearsal. The arrangement captures Grease's mix of sweetness and sass, inviting singers to find personality in their lines while keeping the overall sound polished and cohesive.

Choirs looking for crowd-pleasing repertoire that doesn't condescend to singers or audiences. This works equally well for middle school choirs discovering popular song arrangements, high school choirs wanting a lighter concert moment, or community groups seeking accessible ensemble music with genuine theatrical appeal.

• Treat the comedic moments with a light touch rather than winking at the audience. Let the music's rhythmic energy and melodic hooks land on their own.
• Lock the rhythmic precision in the faster passages first during rehearsals. Once that's secure, the lyrical sections feel more natural and connected.
• Balance your part blend carefully during the divisi moments. The goal is blend without drowning either line, so each voice part feels heard within the texture.

Consider this as a spring concert opener that energizes both the audience and your singers immediately. It also works beautifully as a palate cleanser between heavier choral selections, or as part of a Broadway-themed concert program where it can anchor a set of vocal favorites.

• Reading 2-part voicing with independent melodic lines
• Executing rhythmic precision in fast-moving passages
• Maintaining phrase shape and stylistic consistency in popular music idiom
• Balancing blend when parts diverge and reconverge
• Building confidence with recognizable, culturally relevant material