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I'll Be There (arr. Mark Brymer): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by The Jackson 5 / As performed by Michael Jackson / Arranged by Mark Brymer

Item: 35-DS01736659

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS01736659

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About the Artist: The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 emerged from Gary, Indiana in the late 1960s to become one of the most influential pop groups in music history. As the youngest members of a family act managed by their father, the five brothers combined infectious harmonies with tight choreography and infectious energy that captivated audiences across generations. Their catalog of hits showcases the vocal sophistication and rhythmic precision that comes from years of performing together, making their arrangements ideal teaching material for developing ensemble blend and pop sensibility in choral settings.

Michael Jackson's role as lead vocalist helped establish the group's distinctive sound while his later solo career cemented his status as a cultural icon. The group's musicianship demonstrates how strong voices, disciplined rehearsal, and collaborative spirit can create arrangements worth studying in any classroom.

Why we love this

Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the buoyant optimism of this classic without sacrificing the vocal sophistication your singers need to develop. The part writing sits intelligently for mixed voices while the rhythmic energy keeps rehearsals engaging and performances memorable. This is the kind of contemporary pop standard that helps students connect choir to the music they actually listen to.

What to expect

Immediate warmth and forward momentum define this arrangement. The song radiates accessibility and joy while demanding enough harmonic and rhythmic attention to keep singers invested throughout rehearsals.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for mixed choirs at high school or early college level who want repertoire that connects with student interests while building real musicianship. Directors seeking pop selections that avoid oversimplification will appreciate Brymer's approach to this material.

How to get the most out of it

  • Build the groove from the rhythm section first. Lock your bass and tenor lines into the quarter-note pulse before layering soprano and alto lines on top.
  • Shape the phrase endings with a slight lift rather than a hard stop. The piece thrives on momentum, so resist the urge to let phrases collapse.
  • Balance the homophonic sections by letting the solo line breathe forward while maintaining harmonic support without weight. Adjust blend as the voice leading shifts between parts.
  • Lean into the rhythmic syncopation without rushing. The Jackson 5's signature groove relies on precision and pocket, not tempo acceleration.

How to use it

Place this in a spring or end-of-year concert alongside lighter contemporary selections to demonstrate your choir's stylistic range. It pairs naturally with other pop standards or can anchor a program celebrating soul and R&B influence on modern music.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop idioms
  • Ensemble blend across SATB voicing with distinct part independence
  • Performing with groove and pocket rather than metronomic precision
  • Connecting classical choral technique to contemporary repertoire

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