We Are Young (The Best Of Glee Season 3) (Medley): 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo

Mark Brymer's medley captures the infectious energy and vocal accessibility that made Glee so effective at recruiting singers. Three-part mixed voicing keeps arrangements inclusive and performable for developing choirs while maintaining the brightness and contemporary feel students recognize from the show.

Upbeat and propulsive, with moments of vulnerability woven through. The medley captures Glee's signature blend of humor, heart, and unironic enthusiasm for singing together.

Choirs working with middle to early high school singers, or adult community groups drawn to contemporary pop repertoire. Directors seeking material that bridges the gap between show choir energy and concert choir musicality will find this particularly useful.

• Treat the medley as a narrative arc rather than disconnected songs. Shift the emotional temperature between sections to keep the performance dynamic and engaged.
• Lock into the rhythmic drive early. Pop-informed phrasing needs a steady foundation from your rhythm section if using backing tracks.
• Lean into character and personality in the solo moments. Glee's appeal always centered on singers connecting emotionally to the lyrics, not just executing notes.

Program this as a lighter moment in a concert featuring mixed repertoire, or use it to open a show where you want immediate energy and audience connection. It works especially well in spring pops concerts or as part of a set celebrating musical theater and film music.

• Singing contemporary pop phrasing and rhythmic precision
• Navigating sectional transitions in medley format
• Building dynamic range and stylistic contrast within a single piece
• Performing with confidence and personality in ensemble settings