True Colors (arr. Jetse Bremer): SAATB Choral Octavo
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True Colors (arr. Jetse Bremer): SAATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Cyndi Lauper / Arranged by Jetse Bremer

Item: 35-DS00487291
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00487291

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About the Artist: Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper emerged as a pop icon in the 1980s with her distinctive voice, fearless approach to genre boundaries, and unflinching authenticity. Beyond her chart success, she has consistently used her platform for social advocacy, particularly in support of LGBTQ+ rights and homelessness prevention. Her music combines infectious melodic sensibility with emotional directness, making her work enduringly relevant to choral arrangers seeking material that resonates with contemporary singers and audiences.

Why we love this

Bremer's arrangement captures the emotional core of this anthem while giving five-part voicing genuine textural interest rather than padding. The piece works equally well as a standalone concert number or as part of a set exploring contemporary pop songs that address vulnerability and self-acceptance. Your singers will connect immediately to material this accessible and meaningful.

What to expect

Warm and deeply human. The arrangement honors the original's emotional honesty while giving your choir space to make the message their own. There is strength in this simplicity, and singers discover that accessibility does not mean shallow.

Who it's for

Mixed choirs at the intermediate to advanced level who want material their singers actually want to sing. This works for high school programs, college non-majors ensembles, and community choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Bring out the top line without drowning out the altos and basses, who carry crucial harmonic color. The alto part especially needs audible presence during key phrases.
  • Shape the dynamics with intention around the song's message. Allow the intensity to build where students naturally want to emphasize the title phrase.
  • Keep the tempo conversational and warm rather than rushing. This piece benefits from space and breath between phrases.
  • Attend carefully to vowel consistency across parts, particularly in the outer voices. Unified vowels will strengthen blend in tighter harmonic moments.

How to use it

This pairs beautifully with concert themes around identity, acceptance, or contemporary voices in choral music. It also stands alone effectively as an opener or closer that immediately signals to your audience that your choir takes their message seriously. Consider programming it after a semester of building vocal confidence, so your ensemble can deliver the emotional maturity the text demands.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing five-part texture while maintaining individual line clarity
  • Shaping phrases expressively in contemporary pop idiom
  • Singing with emotional conviction and vulnerability
  • Blending across divisi sections

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