La La Land: Choral Highlights (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mark Brymer
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The musical score for the hit movie "La La Land", won Academy Awards for best score and best original song. Music is by the Broadway sensations Justin Paul and Benj Pasek ("Dear Even Hansen" "A Christmas Story") along with orchestrations by Justin Hurwitz. It is up beat, pop and jazz driven and full of love. Songs in this medley include: "Another Day of Sun, Audition, City of Stars, Mia Sebastian's Theme", and "Someone in the Crowd".
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00417973
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About the Arranger: Mark Brymer
Mark Brymer has built a reputation as an arranger who understands how to translate contemporary music for choral ensembles without sacrificing its essential character. His work spans film, television, and popular music, consistently finding the emotional core of each piece while respecting the constraints and possibilities of the choral medium.
Why we love this
Brymer captures what made La La Land resonate with audiences in the first place: the interplay between intimate character moments and sweeping ensemble energy. This medley strings together the score's most memorable material in a way that feels earned rather than pieced together, and the orchestrations balance accessibility with enough sophistication to keep singers engaged.
What to expect
Cinematic and intimate by turns. The arrangement moves between the infectious optimism of Los Angeles mornings and the vulnerability of artists pursuing their dreams, all underscored by Hurwitz's sophisticated harmonic language. Your singers will feel the difference between the public moments and the private ones.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that appeals to singers without requiring extended vocal ranges or unusual demands. This works equally well for groups looking to reach audiences unfamiliar with classical choral music and for ensembles wanting to include film music in their season.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the rhythmic momentum in 'Another Day of Sun' by keeping the pulse driving without letting it feel rushed; these uptempo sections need breath and articulation clarity from your ensemble to land the jazz-pop feel.
- The contrasts between the contemplative 'Audition' and the energy surrounding it require careful dynamic control. Build the intimacy in quieter passages so the transitions back to ensemble brightness feel organic.
- Lock in the melodic lines during 'City of Stars' with your soloists; this is where individual voices shine against the background texture, so balance matters tremendously.
- Give 'Mia's Theme' space to breathe. Resist the urge to rush through it; the reflective quality is what gives the medley emotional weight.
How to use it
Consider programming this as a centerpiece for a pops concert or a spring show celebrating film and contemporary music. It also works as a single feature within a concert built around different genres, serving as a bridge between classical repertoire and popular styles your audience knows by heart.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated, jazz-influenced figures
- Dynamic contrast and phrasing in both solo and ensemble contexts
- Tonal balance when sustaining underneath moving melodic lines
- Stylistic authenticity in pop and jazz idioms