Lips Are Movin (arr. Mark Brymer): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the track's irresistible groove while writing idiomatically for young voices. The 2-part voicing sits comfortably for developing singers without sacrificing the song's contemporary edge, and the 14-page score includes strategic use of rhythmic precision to build ensemble cohesion.

Playful and propulsive, with an undercurrent of swagger. The track bounces with confidence and sass, built on a steady groove that invites movement and snapping. Singers will feel the modern pop energy while connecting to classic doo-wop sensibilities that give the piece substance.

This arrangement works for middle school through early high school choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that feels current without requiring vocal maturity beyond their range. It's particularly effective for ensembles building confidence in rhythmic precision and groove-based singing.

• Emphasize the rhythmic pocket over pristine pitch accuracy in the opening section. This piece lives in the groove, so locking the pulse together matters more than perfect intonation in measure one.
• Have the choir tap or body-percuss the steady eighth-note subdivisions during the verses to internalize the groove and prevent rushing.
• Layer in dynamics gradually across the chart; start conservative and add volume as the arrangement builds to maintain trajectory through the final chorus.
• Mark all rhythmic syncopations clearly in rehearsal so singers recognize when they're ahead or behind the beat intentionally versus accidentally.

Include this in a pop music unit or spring concert showcasing contemporary repertoire your singers actually want to sing. It pairs well with other groovy, rhythm-driven pieces and provides a refreshing contrast to traditional choral literature without alienating singers unfamiliar with current pop hits.

• Executing syncopated rhythms in a groove context
• Singing steady subdivision beneath melodic syncopation
• Balancing precision with stylistic flexibility in contemporary pop idiom
• Ensemble rhythmic cohesion without a steady harmonic progression to anchor to
• Sustaining energy across an entire performance without crescendo on every phrase