Grease: A New Broadway Medley (arr. Mark Brymer): SATB Choral Octavo

Brymer knows how to thread the needle with a pop medley: the arrangements are energetic and fun without devolving into novelty, and the voicing stays singable even as it keeps things musically interesting. Your singers will actually want to rehearse this one.

Pure theatrical energy. The arrangement captures the infectious humor and optimism of the show while giving your singers moments to shine individually and together. It's the kind of piece that makes an audience smile before the first note ends.

Any SATB choir looking for repertoire that sparks genuine enthusiasm. This works especially well for groups wanting to reach audiences with music that feels contemporary and joyful without sacrificing musical craft.

• Keep the rhythmic drive steady across the medley sections. Tempo consistency is what keeps medleys from feeling choppy.
• Invest in clarity with the rhythm section and percussion parts if you're using them. A tight rhythmic foundation lets your choir lock in and shine.
• Balance the pop sensibility with clean, supported singing. These melodies belong to the style; don't fight it by over-classicalizing the approach.
• Use dynamics strategically between medley sections to signal new material. Small shifts in volume help audiences track the song transitions.

Position this as your spring concert centerpiece or your closing number for a pops show. It pairs naturally with other Broadway selections or as a bridge between your classical repertoire and something more contemporary. The 38 pages give you substantial material without requiring a full musical production.

• Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated pop contexts
• Blending SATB voicing in contemporary harmonic settings
• Executing style-appropriate articulation and phrasing for Broadway material
• Managing quick transitions and tempo changes across medley sections
• Building confidence with material that feels current and relevant