The Temptations (Songs from Ain't Too Proud) (arr. Mark Brymer): TTBB Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer's arrangements capture the rhythmic sophistication and harmonic richness of these iconic tracks while making them genuinely singable for men's choirs of varying experience levels. The flexibility in voicing options (TB through TTBB) means you can use these charts across multiple groups without rearranging, and the material itself excels at building confidence in singers who might be intimidated by classical repertoire.

Smooth, propulsive, and deeply satisfying. These arrangements honor the soulful precision of the original group while giving singers permission to inhabit the music with personality and swagger. You'll feel the Motown tradition alive in every chord.

Men's choirs looking to program music with immediate cultural resonance and strong audience appeal. This collection works equally well for high school groups seeking accessible repertoire with serious musicianship and college ensembles wanting to explore the rich arranging traditions of popular music.

• Study the original recordings carefully to absorb the rhythmic pocket and phrasing nuances; these songs live in the groove, not in metronomic precision.
• Emphasize the rhythmic precision of the background vocals and percussive elements, which carry as much character as the melody line.
• Shape your vowel sounds toward brightness and resonance rather than operatic tone; this music demands clarity and directness.
• Work the choreography or staging elements from the original performances to unlock the full personality of these arrangements.

Consider programming one track as a showstopper set closer, or use the collection as a complete medley to celebrate American popular music traditions. This material builds natural bridges between classical concert traditions and the music your students actually care about, making it ideal for freshman recruitment concerts or end-of-year celebration performances.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated and off-beat patterns
• Balancing solo and ensemble voices within close harmony
• Phrasing and lyrical delivery in popular music styles
• Reading complex background vocal parts with independence
• Connecting physical performance (choreography or staging) to vocal execution