The Best of Owl City (Choral Medley) (arr. Mark Brymer): 2-Part Choral Octavo

This medley captures some of Owl City's most infectious hooks in an arrangement that respects Mark Brymer's skill at balancing accessibility with genuine musicality. Students recognize and connect with these songs immediately, which removes barriers to engagement and lets you focus on the actual work of singing well. The pop idiom comes through clearly without sacrificing the kind of musical detail that makes rehearsals rewarding for both singers and directors.

Bright, propulsive, and optimistic. The medley maintains the uplifting electronic sensibility of Owl City's originals while giving voices space to shine through clear melodic writing and accessible harmonic movement. There's an energy here that feels current and relevant to young singers, yet the song selections and arrangement suggest thoughtfulness rather than pandering.

Directors working with developing choirs who want contemporary material that lands with teenage singers but also requires genuine musicianship to execute well. This arrangement works equally well for concert or informal performance settings where pop accessibility matters without compromising artistic credibility.

• Pay attention to the synthetic textures in Owl City's original production. The synth lines often carry the melodic focus, so consider how your singers' blend and phrasing can evoke that electronic clarity without losing warmth in their vocal tone.
• Lock the rhythmic precision early. Pop arrangements depend on tight ensemble work, particularly in the transitions between medley sections. Isolate any spots where the pulse feels loose and drill them specifically.
• Shape the dynamics across the entire medley arc rather than treating each song as a separate unit. This helps the piece breathe as a unified work instead of feeling like discrete hits strung together.
• The recorded accompaniment will ground your singers in the original sonorities and tempos. Use it during early rehearsals to establish stylistic authenticity, then gradually shift to your own interpretive choices.

This works naturally as a standalone pop selection in a concert that mixes genres and eras, or as the contemporary moment in a program that showcases your choir's versatility. The 23-page length also makes it substantial enough to anchor a concert set without dominating it. Consider programming it where you want to shift the audience's energy, or early in a show where student confidence and audience connection matter most.

• Singing in a contemporary pop idiom with stylistically appropriate tone and phrasing
• Navigating rhythmic precision in syncopated pop arrangements
• Maintaining blend and balance across a medley with shifting melodic focus
• Understanding how original recordings inform interpretive choices in arrangements
• Reading and performing 2-part voicings with confidence