Trip A Little Light Fantastic (from Mary Poppins Returns) (arr. Mark Brymer): 2-Part Choral Octavo

This arrangement opens the Mary Poppins Returns soundtrack to younger choirs without sacrificing the song's playful charm or rhythmic sophistication. Brymer's two-part writing keeps the musical interest high while managing the technical demands, and the piece practically teaches itself through its irresistible hook and narrative arc.

Effervescent and mischievous. The piece bounces with sly humor and whimsy, inviting singers to embrace the theatrical spirit without ever feeling precious. It's the sound of pure fun colliding with musicality.

Middle school and early high school choirs seeking accessible, joyful repertoire with contemporary appeal. This works equally well for concert choirs building confidence with lighter material and for younger singers exploring Broadway repertoire without technical overload.

• Lock the rhythmic foundation first by drilling the underlying percussion patterns independently; this song lives in its groove, not in perfect tuning alone
• Shape the lyrical moments with genuine character voices rather than generic choir tone; the text is comedic and deserves personality
• Emphasize the call-and-response sections between the two parts to create dialogue and energy, treating them as conversation rather than simultaneous singing

Place this early in a concert program to energize the audience and establish a playful tone, or use it as a palate cleanser between heavier works. It's equally at home in a spring pops concert, a musical theater showcase, or any program needing a contemporary Broadway moment that doesn't demand a large ensemble.

• Rhythmic precision in syncopated material
• Two-part independence and blend
• Theatrical storytelling through text interpretation
• Part singing with clear melodic lines