Pride (In The Name Of Love) (arr. Mark Brymer): SATB Choral Octavo
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Pride (In The Name Of Love) (arr. Mark Brymer): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by U2 / Arranged by Mark Brymer

Item: 35-DS00254419
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00254419

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About the Artist: U2

U2 emerged from Dublin in the late 1970s to become one of rock music's most influential and artistically ambitious bands. The group's exploration of texture, atmosphere, and lyrical depth set them apart from their contemporaries, establishing a catalog that rewards both casual listening and serious musical study. Their willingness to reinvent themselves across decades while maintaining a distinctive sonic identity makes their work enduring material for choral arrangement.

Why we love this

Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the anthemic power and emotional directness of this U2 classic while remaining genuinely singable for high school and college choirs. The SATB voicing preserves the song's memorable melodic hook and builds with effective harmonic layering, making it an accessible entry point for choirs exploring contemporary rock repertoire without sacrificing musical substance.

What to expect

The piece channels U2's signature blend of soaring idealism and rock-and-roll urgency. Singers experience the satisfaction of carrying a globally recognized melody while navigating layered harmonies that build from introspection to exaltation.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for intermediate to advanced high school choirs and collegiate ensembles seeking contemporary material that connects with students' musical tastes while developing choral technique. It also appeals to community and semi-professional choirs looking to expand beyond traditional concert repertoire with a song that resonates emotionally.

How to get the most out of it

  • Build intensity gradually through the piece by controlling dynamics carefully in the early sections; this reserves emotional space for the final chorus to land with real impact.
  • Balance the four voices equally during the homophonic passages so individual lines don't disappear; a slight lift in soprano and alto will help the melody cut through without overpowering.
  • Pay attention to consonant clarity on the repeated phrases; crisp diction on "pride in the name of love" becomes a powerful rhythmic and textual anchor for the ensemble.

How to use it

Consider programming this as a contemporary anchor in a concert mixing classical and pop repertoire, where it can follow or contrast with more traditional pieces. It also serves as a strong closer for a concert focused on meaningful songwriting, as its themes of compassion and human connection resonate powerfully in a live setting.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing contemporary harmonic language with extended chords
  • Maintaining rhythmic precision in rock-influenced meter and groove
  • Balancing individual lines within dense SATB textures
  • Accessing emotional authenticity while performing arranged popular music
  • Diction and consonant clarity in repeated textual phrases

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