Hope (from How We React and How We Recover) (arr. Mark Brymer): SAB Choral Octavo
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Hope (from How We React and How We Recover) (arr. Mark Brymer): SAB Choral Octavo

As performed by Jason Robert Brown / As performed by Kristin Chenoweth / Arranged by Mark Brymer

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00423878

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About the Artist: Jason Robert Brown

Jason Robert Brown is a composer and lyricist whose work spans Broadway musicals, concert pieces, and film scores. His gift for weaving emotional depth into accessible melodies has made him a fixture in contemporary musical theater, with scores like The Bridges of Madison County and 13 earning critical acclaim and Grammy nominations. For choirs, Brown's music offers the rare combination of theatrical sophistication and singable writing that engages both performers and audiences.

Why we love this

Mark Brymer's arrangement distills the emotional core of Brown's song into a setting that lets SAB choirs shine without requiring divisi complexity or extreme ranges. The piece carries genuine theatrical weight while remaining accessible to developing ensembles, making it ideal for directors seeking repertoire with both artistic substance and practical teachability.

What to expect

The music radiates quiet conviction rather than bombast. Warm harmonic colors and a natural melodic contour create an atmosphere of measured optimism that feels earned rather than imposed. There is genuine tenderness in the writing, with moments of lift that surprise without strain.

Who it's for

SAB choirs looking for contemporary inspirational material that respects singers' musicality and offers real emotional payoff. This works well for groups with solid fundamentals but limited experience with Broadway music, as the arrangement provides enough textural interest to keep rehearsals engaging without overwhelming preparation time.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the opening phrases with conversational directness; this is not a hymn, and the text demands natural speech rhythms rather than sustained, formal phrasing.
  • Balance the alto and bass lines carefully in passage work so they support rather than compete with the soprano melody, especially where harmony thickens.
  • Honor the dynamic shape across full phrases rather than pushing each note forward; restraint in the softer moments makes climaxes genuinely moving.
  • Coordinate breath points across sections to maintain legit through the longer sustained passages without sacrificing line integrity.

How to use it

This pairs beautifully on concerts exploring themes of resilience, healing, or moving forward, particularly in spring programs or community benefit performances. It also works as a standalone closer that leaves audiences with something hopeful to carry away, or nestled within a sequence of contrasting contemporary pieces.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with legit, conversational tone in contemporary idiom
  • Balancing transparent three-part harmony across registers
  • Shaping longer phrases with dynamic intention rather than note-by-note emphasis
  • Interpreting text expression within a non-classical musical style

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