Heartbeat Song (arr. Mark Brymer): SSA Choral Octavo
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Heartbeat Song (arr. Mark Brymer): SSA Choral Octavo

As performed by Kelly Clarkson / Arranged by Mark Brymer

Item: 35-DS00315550
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00315550

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About the Artist: Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson burst onto the music scene as the first American Idol winner in 2002, establishing herself as a powerhouse vocalist with genuine emotional delivery. Her catalog spans pop, rock, and country influences, and she has built a career on songs that resonate with broad audiences through accessible melodies and relatable lyrics.

Why we love this

Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the infectious energy and contemporary pop sensibility of the original while making it genuinely singable for SSA ensembles. The ten-page score provides enough musical substance to feel rewarding without becoming overly complex, and the familiarity of the song means students engage immediately with the material.

What to expect

Energetic and uplifting, with an infectious beat that propels the song forward. The arrangement carries the song's essential optimism while the multiple voice parts create fuller harmonic color than the original pop recording.

Who it's for

Choirs looking to program contemporary pop music that appeals to students and audiences alike. This works especially well for groups building confidence with modern repertoire or programming family-friendly concerts that need crossover appeal.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the rhythmic drive steady and slightly rhythmic throughout; this song lives in groove rather than legit vocal music timing. The arrangement thrives when your ensemble locks into the pulse together.
  • Balance the SSA voicing so the sopranos aren't carrying the entire melodic weight. Brymer likely uses the second soprano and alto parts to create harmonic texture, so encourage middle voices to sing with equal presence.
  • Shape phrases with the original's melodic contour in mind. Even though it's an octavo arrangement, thinking about how Clarkson phrases the original will help your singers land emotional moments authentically.

How to use it

Position this in a pops or contemporary set where it can breathe as a standalone showpiece rather than paired with traditional choral repertoire. It's also ideal for spring concerts, youth choir showcases, or any program needing a high-energy moment that connects with non-traditional audiences.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing contemporary pop style with rhythmic precision
  • Balancing SSA voicing where multiple parts share thematic material
  • Maintaining legit ensemble sound while performing rhythmically driven material
  • Sustaining energetic vocal production without tension

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