N.Y.C.: 2-Part Choral Octavo
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N.Y.C.: 2-Part Choral Octavo

As performed by Martin Charnin / As performed by Charles Strouse / As performed by Glee Cast / Arranged by Mark Brymer

Item: 35-DS00305641
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS00305641

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About the Artist: Martin Charnin

Martin Charnin wrote lyrics for some of Broadway's most enduring musicals, including Annie, which earned him a Tony Award and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. His work is characterized by clever wordplay, emotional directness, and melodies that stick with audiences long after the curtain falls. For music educators, Charnin's output represents a goldmine of accessible yet sophisticated material that engages students without talking down to them.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the brash energy and theatrical swagger of the original while making it singable for developing choirs. Mark Brymer's two-part voicing keeps the piece energetic without overcomplicating the harmony, so singers can focus on character and delivery instead of wrestling with complex voice leading. It's the kind of piece that gets students excited to come to rehearsal.

What to expect

Big city confidence and joy. The piece pulses with the optimism and swagger of the musical's titular city, delivered with a wink and a grin. There's humor in the lyrics and mischief in the melody, making this feel like an inside joke everyone in the audience gets to share.

Who it's for

Middle and high school choirs looking for contemporary Broadway material with genuine theatrical appeal. This works equally well for general music classes that want to explore musical theatre repertoire and for performance-focused ensembles seeking an accessible opener or novelty piece.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the rhythmic drive; this isn't a ballad. Crisp articulation on the repeated eighth notes in the opening keeps the New York attitude sharp and intentional.
  • Treat the two-part texture as a conversation between parts rather than a vertical stack. Think call and response in places to build energy and clarity.
  • The recorded accompaniment locks in the groove quickly, so rehearse with it early. Students need to feel the pocket rather than just count their way through.

How to use it

Open a show with this to set an upbeat, contemporary tone immediately. Its eleven pages and theatrical nature make it ideal for a pops concert or a musical theatre themed program, where it can serve as a high-energy bridge between more traditional repertoire and newer material. It also works beautifully as a unit opener in music class when introducing students to Broadway songwriting.

Skills your students will build

  • Rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
  • Theatrical expression and character work
  • Two-part independence and blend
  • Keeping pulse in uptempo material with accompaniment
  • Lyrical delivery and text clarity in a contemporary idiom

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