Part Of Your World (from The Little Mermaid) (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Alan Menken Howard Ashman / Arranged by Mark Brymer
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The adaptations of 1989's "Disney Renaissance"-classic "The Little Mermaid" continue, with Halle Bailey set to wear the latest flippers in a 2023 live-action remake of the beloved original. Alan Menken's brilliant "want song" for Ariel is fluidly arranged for a return trip to choral programs!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01180687
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About the Composer: Alan Menken Howard Ashman
Alan Menken stands as one of film music's most prolific melodists, with an exceptional gift for writing songs that anchor themselves in the listener's memory after a single hearing. His partnership with lyricist Howard Ashman produced some of Disney's most enduring work, beginning with The Little Mermaid in 1989 and continuing through Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Pocahontas. Menken's scores balance harmonic sophistication with immediate accessibility, making them ideal catalysts for music education.
Howard Ashman's lyrics matched Menken's melodic invention with theatrical precision and emotional clarity. Working across musical theater and film, Ashman crafted character songs that reveal inner worlds while remaining singable for young performers. His early death in 1991 cut short a partnership that had fundamentally reshaped Disney's approach to musical storytelling.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the yearning core of Ariel's character without overshadowing the melody that made this song a standard. The instrumentation remains flexible enough for varied ensemble sizes while maintaining the song's emotional arc. Programs benefit from adding a contemporary Disney title that connects authentically with students who've grown up with both the animated and live-action films.
What to expect
Restless longing meets infectious rhythmic drive. The song pulses with youthful desire to explore beyond boundaries, capturing both the dreamy quality of fantasy and the kinetic energy of determined purpose. Underneath runs a current of genuine emotional vulnerability masked by the extroversion of Ariel's character.
Who it's for
Middle school through high school choirs looking to program contemporary material with genuine musical substance. Directors seeking Disney titles that engage students while offering real arranging craft and ensemble balance challenges.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal line so it sits clearly above the instrumental texture; this song lives and dies on the clarity of its melody.
- Work the rhythmic ensemble passages with precision so they propel the phrasing forward rather than feeling static.
- Shape the arc across the full arrangement by varying dynamic levels across sections, avoiding a flat middle dynamic.
- Let the recorded accompaniment guide tempo initially, but trust your ensemble's ability to breathe naturally within the song's emotional moments once learned.
How to use it
Pair this alongside other coming-of-age or character-driven narrative songs in concert programming. It works equally well as a standalone showpiece or as part of a film music or contemporary repertoire segment. The moderate length and engaging text make it suitable for spring concerts or end-of-year performances.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing sustained melody lines with rhythmic ensemble figures
- Interpreting character emotion through vocal expression and dynamic control
- Navigating the specific harmonic language of contemporary film music
- Executing style-appropriate phrasing in pop-influenced vocal writing