The Hanging Tree (from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Wesley Schultz / As performed by James Newton Howard / As performed by Jeremiah Fraites / As performed by Suzanne Collins / Arranged by Mark Brymer
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From The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I, this song has an emotional appeal that is powerful and gripping. A simple folk-like refrain repeats while dark vocal harmonies build to a full dramatic conclusion.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00308893
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About the Artist: Wesley Schultz
Wesley Schultz is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for The Lumineers, an indie folk band known for their stripped-down arrangements and emotionally direct songwriting. His work combines folk sensibilities with contemporary production, creating music that resonates across both intimate venues and large concert settings.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the haunting essence of the film's resistance anthem while keeping the vocal writing accessible for most choirs. The orchestration builds intelligently from sparse, folk-like simplicity into something genuinely theatrical, giving your singers a clear dramatic arc to navigate and your audience an unforgettable moment.
What to expect
Sparse and haunting at first, like a folk protest song passed through whispers, then gradually building into something darker and more forceful. The arrangement mirrors a quiet uprising gaining momentum, moving from intimate vulnerability into defiant power.
Who it's for
Choirs looking for contemporary pop repertoire with genuine dramatic weight and emotional authenticity. This works for high school, college, and adult ensembles with at least intermediate vocal capability.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the opening refrain breathe with space and restraint; resist the urge to add intensity too early, as the arrangement does that work for you.
- Balance the dark vocal harmonies carefully so individual lines remain audible even as they layer and thicken toward the conclusion.
- Coordinate with your accompaniment to lock the folk rhythm solidly in the verse sections; any wavering in tempo undermines the hymn-like quality.
- Shape the final dramatic section with a clear crescendo, but arrive at peak intensity only at the very end rather than sustaining full power throughout.
How to use it
Consider programming this as a centerpiece for a pop or film music concert, or as a striking closer that leaves your audience in genuine silence. It also pairs well thematically with other resistance or hope-centered repertoire in a concert exploring storytelling through music.
Skills your students will build
- Building vocal blend across multiple harmonic lines in a minor key context
- Shaping phrasing in folk-inflected melodies with longer phrases
- Balancing dynamic growth across an extended arrangement without losing textual clarity
- Coordinating ensemble attacks and releases with instrumental accompaniment