I Will Survive/Survivor (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Glee Cast / As performed by Gloria Gaynor / As performed by Destiny's Child / Arranged by Adam Anders / Arranged by Mark Brymer / Arranged by Peer Astrom
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"Glee" empowers the ladies with this perfect mash-up of two classic survivor anthems, Gloria Gaynor's 70s hit "I Will Survive" and the 2001 hit by Destiny's Child "Survivor." Opening with the Gaynor rubato intro, the arrangement explodes into a disco frenzy that builds to a huge crescendo. Duration: ca. 3:20.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00236742
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About the Artist: Glee Cast
The cast of Glee became a cultural phenomenon by bringing contemporary pop music into high school choral contexts, demonstrating that current hits could sit alongside traditional repertoire in ensemble learning. Their recordings showcased young singers performing at professional standards while tackling arrangements that demanded both vocal maturity and theatrical presence.
Why we love this
Brymer's arrangement captures the theatrical DNA of the Glee version while honoring both source songs; the contrast between Gaynor's introspective opening and the propulsive disco groove that follows gives your ensemble multiple musical landscapes to inhabit. Your singers will feel the genuine empowerment these songs were written to convey, and your audience will connect instantly to material they actually recognize.
What to expect
It opens in quiet determination, then catches fire. You experience the disco warmth that defined an era, then feel the modern swagger of a global hit, all woven into a single narrative arc. The arrangement pulses with celebration.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary material that carries real emotional weight alongside entertainment value. This works especially well for groups comfortable with pop idioms and looking to showcase ensemble energy in a concert setting.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the Gaynor intro with rubato and space; resist the urge to rush into the disco section. The contrast between restraint and release makes the explosion land harder.
- Lock the rhythmic precision once you hit the disco groove. Disco lives in a pocket, and clean articulation on the syllables will make the arrangement breathe.
- Build the crescendo gradually across the full arrangement rather than saving everything for the final section. Let listeners feel the momentum gathering.
- Balance the instrumental textures so the brass and rhythm section support rather than overpower the vocal lines during the mash-up sections.
How to use it
Place this as a concert finale or a second-act opener where you need to shift energy and mood sharply. It pairs well on programs that celebrate women's voices or programs built around popular music from across decades. The three-minute-plus duration gives you substantial material without demanding a full suite.
Skills your students will build
- Navigating tempo and rubato in the opening section
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated disco grooves
- Balancing vocal production across dynamic shifts from introspective to explosive
- Blend and balance in a mixed voicing arrangement with instrumental accompaniment