I Believe: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Duncan Sheik / By Steven Sater / Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00121369
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Winning eight Tony Awards, "Spring Awakening" has touched a strong chord especially with young audiences through its vivid and emotional score and story. Closing Act I, this song is a powerful plea for love and acceptance and stands alone beautifully in this full, rich choral setting. Duration: ca. 2:35.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00121369
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About the Composer: Duncan Sheik
Duncan Sheik is an American composer and lyricist who reshaped contemporary musical theater by grounding big emotional moments in intimate, acoustic arrangements. His work on "Spring Awakening" earned him and lyricist Steven Sater a Tony Award for Best Original Score, proving that a chamber-pop sensibility could command a Broadway stage and speak directly to young audiences wrestling with real questions about identity and belonging.
Sheik's approach to songwriting prioritizes emotional clarity over technical complexity, making his work exceptionally rewarding for student ensembles. His songs reward singers who understand the power of restraint and genuine expression over vocal display.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the vulnerability at the heart of "I Believe" while giving your ensemble room to shine without overwhelming them. The rhythmic voicing provides the pocket needed to support singers who may be exploring Broadway idioms for the first time, and the emotional arc of the song feels earned rather than imposed.
What to expect
A moment of quiet defiance. The song builds from a private wish into something approaching a public declaration, and the harmony swells to meet that emotional momentum. There's warmth here, not sentimentality.
Who it's for
High school and early college choirs ready to explore contemporary musical theater with artistic depth. This arrangement works for ensembles with developing singers who benefit from accessible voicing but deserve repertoire that challenges them emotionally.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the lyrics as a direct address to the audience. The plea for acceptance lands hardest when singers inhabit genuine vulnerability rather than performing a character.
- Let the rhythm section establish the pocket first, then layer vocal entrances in. Rushing often happens when singers drive the tempo instead of settling into it.
- Balance transparency with support. Young singers sometimes underestimate how much breath and resonance they need to project intimate material; this song requires both.
How to use it
Pair this with other Broadway selections to build a concert exploring how contemporary composers approach themes of identity and acceptance. It also lands powerfully as a standalone anchor piece on a concert, especially one celebrating student voices or social emotional learning initiatives.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining lyrical lines through harmonic changes
- Responding to rhythmic accompaniment without rushing
- Connecting emotional intention to vocal production
- Balancing ensemble blend in contemporary voicings