Love Power (from Disenchanted) (arr. Mark Brymer): SSA Choral Octavo

Brymer's SSA voicing captures the emotional arc of this ballad while keeping the arrangement accessible for mixed-ability choirs. The piece sits at a sweet spot where singers can deliver genuine expression without wrestling with extreme ranges or chromatic complexity, making it ideal for building confidence in students who respond to contemporary material.

A moment of vulnerability and conviction folded together. The arrangement supports the reflective quality of the text while the harmonic language keeps the piece grounded and accessible, never veering into overly sentimental territory.

SSA and SSAA ensembles seeking contemporary film repertoire that connects with student singers emotionally. Works well for choirs wanting to program music their students recognize and care about, without sacrificing musical depth.

• Balance the melody line so it floats above the harmonic texture rather than fighting through it; this arrangement works best when the accompanying voices recede slightly, creating space for the story.
• Shape the phrase endings with intention. Mark Brymer's voicing often places the harmonic resolution slightly after the text, so commit to that timing rather than rushing the resolution.
• Ground the opening sections with steady breath support. The ballad tempo invites a softer dynamic, but underbracing the tone will flatten the emotional impact across longer phrases.

Include this in a spring or end-of-year concert pairing it with other contemporary songs or film selections to create a thematic arc around resilience and hope. The 10-page length makes it substantive enough to anchor a smaller set without dominating the program.

• Sustaining emotional expression across longer phrases without oversinging
• Balancing melody and harmony in contemporary voicings
• Navigating film and musical theater repertoire with legit singing technique
• Ensemble blend in three-part writing with active inner voices