Marry You: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Bruno Mars / By Ari Levine / By Philip Lawrence / As performed by Glee Cast / Arranged by Tim Davis / Arranged by Adam Anders
Item: 35-PK00166255
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Marry You - Synthesizer: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| Marry You - Guitar: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| Marry You - Bass: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| Marry You - Drums: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 |
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Here's the Bruno Mars hit as featured on Glee! Duration: ca. 4:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00166255
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About the Composer: Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars emerged in the early 2010s as a pop virtuoso with an instinctive grasp of infectious melodies and tight production. His work draws from classic soul, funk, and rock traditions while maintaining a modern sensibility that resonates across generations. In the classroom, his songs offer students accessible entry points into contemporary songwriting that prizes both memorable hooks and solid harmonic foundations.
Why we love this
Choral directors gravitate toward this arrangement because it captures the infectious optimism of the original without oversimplifying the harmonic content. The Glee connection gives students immediate cultural context and built-in familiarity, which accelerates rehearsal momentum and frees up time to focus on blend, vowel shapes, and the rhythmic precision this arrangement demands.
What to expect
The song radiates celebration and joy, built on a foundation of smooth, soulful harmonies wrapped around a propulsive beat. You'll find yourself in a space where pop sensibility meets genuine choral writing; it feels modern and immediate, yet the voicing has warmth and depth.
Who it's for
This works beautifully for choirs looking to connect with pop repertoire that feels current and energizing without sacrificing musicality. High school and collegiate groups will appreciate both the contemporary appeal and the arrangement's structural sophistication.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythmic feel with your rhythm section first, especially the pocket that drives the verses. Once the drums and bass establish the groove, the choir will settle into a far more relaxed and grounded sound.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the full four minutes. The arrangement likely builds in intensity; resist the urge to hit full volume early and instead save your biggest moments for the final chorus.
- Emphasize the melodic clarity in the lead voices while keeping background harmonies transparent. Pop arrangements live or die based on how quickly listeners hear the main hook.
How to use it
Slot this into a concert that pairs contemporary pop hits with more traditional selections to show your community the range of repertoire your choir explores. It also serves as an excellent recruitment tool when you're marketing the ensemble to students who grew up with Glee.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated pop grooves
- Blend and balance within a rhythm-focused voicing
- Singing against a driving accompaniment without losing pitch center
- Contemporary phrasing and stylistic interpretation in a pop context