Sing (arr. Mark Brymer): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the uplifting spirit of the original while making it genuinely accessible for younger or less advanced choirs. The 2-part texture preserves the harmonic sophistication that makes Pentatonix's music distinctive without requiring extensive vocal maturity or range, and the 15 pages give singers enough material to sink their teeth into without becoming unwieldy.

Uplifting and modern, with the clean energy that made Pentatonix's version of 'Sing' resonate with listeners. The reduced voicing gives the arrangement an intimate quality even as it maintains the song's signature joy and accessibility.

This arrangement works well for middle school and early high school choirs that want to program contemporary music with substance. It's also ideal for small ensemble programs and for schools looking to build bridges between choir students and those drawn to a cappella or pop styles.

• Build the blend first in rehearsals. Since there are only two parts, any imbalance between them becomes immediately apparent; lock the voicing quality before worrying about tempo.
• Pay attention to the recorded accompaniment's nuances. The original arrangement depends on textural shifts and production details that Mark Brymer likely references in his voicing; listening repeatedly helps singers understand their role in the bigger picture.
• Approach the piece as a modern composition rather than a traditional choral work. The phrasing and rhythmic flexibility common in pop style will make this sound polished in performance.
• Consider what harmony the bass part should carry in your acoustic space. With only two parts, the lower voices anchor the harmonic movement; rehearse them with particular attention to pitch security.

This works particularly well in a spring concert where you want to include a pop-influenced selection that still holds up musically. It pairs effectively with other contemporary pieces or serves as a lighter counterpoint to more traditional choral repertoire, and its approachability makes it a strong choice for a concert designed to attract family members who don't usually attend vocal performances.

• Blending and balance within a limited texture
• Interpretation of contemporary vocal music
• Matching vocal production across a cappella literature
• Reading and understanding two-part arrangements of popular music