The Temptations (Songs from Ain't Too Proud) (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by The Temptations / Arranged by Mark Brymer
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The 2019, Tony Award-winning jukebox musical "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations" is making waves on Broadway by infectiously telling the origin story of the chart-topping, RB hitmakers from Detroit's famed Motown Records label. Told from the perspective of founder and frontman Otis Williams, this dazzling medley features the hits you love, including: "Ain't Too Proud to Beg, Get Ready, Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me), My Girl" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone."
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Hal Leonard
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About the Artist: The Temptations
The Temptations emerged from Detroit in the early 1960s as Motown Records' most sophisticated vocal group, setting the standard for male harmony singing that influenced generations of R&B and pop artists. Their precision choreography, impeccable blend, and ability to shift seamlessly between uptempo showstoppers and tender ballads made them one of the most successful recording groups in American music history, with a catalog spanning four decades of chart dominance.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the infectious energy and soulful sophistication that made The Temptations legendary, threading together five essential hits into a single, cohesive medley that lets your ensemble taste genuine Motown grooves. Students get to inhabit real R&B vocal writing, complete with the rhythmic precision and harmonic color that defined an era of popular music.
What to expect
Sophisticated yet irresistible, this medley swings with the confidence of a group that knew exactly who they were. The writing honors the original recordings' charm while creating new moments of harmonic color and rhythmic interplay that give singers genuine challenges and genuine rewards.
Who it's for
Choirs ready to explore American popular music history through a well-crafted medley, particularly groups seeking material that bridges concert choir traditions with contemporary repertoire. This works equally well for show choirs, pop ensembles, and school choirs wanting to spend rehearsal time on music students actually care about.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the offbeat rhythms early in rehearsal, particularly the finger-snap patterns that anchor several sections. These grooves feel natural once internalized but require deliberate attention to pulse.
- Shape the ballad sections (especially 'My Girl' and 'Just My Imagination') with rubato and lyrical phrasing to contrast the driving energy of the uptempo material.
- Balance the solo lines against the harmonic backdrop; Motown arrangements depend on clear vocal hierarchy without sacrificing blend in the supporting voices.
- Lean into the recorded accompaniment to absorb the authentic instrumentation and groove feel that defines this music.
How to use it
This medley sits naturally in a show choir or popular music concert, but it also enriches a more traditional spring concert by bringing Motown's influence into conversation with other styles on your program. Consider pairing it with music that reflects different eras or genres to demonstrate how The Temptations' approach shaped contemporary vocal writing.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in mixed meters and syncopated rhythms characteristic of R&B and soul music
- Balancing lyrical expression with tight rhythmic precision
- Blending voices across a range of dynamic and textural shifts
- Interpreting genre-specific vocal production and phrasing
- Coordinating ensemble vocals with instrumental groove patterns