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We're Not Done (from Bring It On: The Musical): Piano Vocal

By Lin-Manuel Miranda / By Amanda Green / By Tom Kitt

Item: 35-DS00289733

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00289733

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About the Composer: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda has reshaped contemporary musical theater by blending hip-hop, R&B, and traditional show music into narratives that speak directly to modern audiences. His work on Broadway includes In the Heights and Hamilton, both of which earned him Tony Awards and demonstrated his gift for creating characters audiences genuinely invest in through music.

Beyond the stage, Miranda's approach to songwriting prioritizes emotional honesty and rhythmic precision. For educators, his scores offer rich material for teaching how contemporary music languages can function within classical song structures, making them invaluable for choirs and pianists exploring the intersection of popular and theatrical styles.

Why we love this

This song captures the defiant energy that makes Bring It On resonate with young performers. The writing balances accessibility with enough harmonic and rhythmic sophistication to keep advanced singers engaged, while the text naturally inspires the kind of committed, jubilant delivery that makes rehearsals feel genuinely purposeful.

What to expect

Pure, unshakeable determination wrapped in infectious musicality. The song pulses with the kind of confidence that comes from refusing to back down, delivered through Miranda's signature rhythmic vitality. It's the musical equivalent of a team rallying itself moments before the final push.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for high school or collegiate singers with solid music reading skills and comfort in contemporary styles. It's equally suited to showcase ensembles, soloists preparing audition material, or choirs wanting to program something that energizes audiences without compromising musicality.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the rhythmic feel early. Miranda's syncopation serves the text, but only when the underlying pulse stays steady; work the basic groove with your accompanist before layering expression.
  • Shape the melody through the lyrical content rather than superimposing dynamics. The words themselves carry the arc of this moment.
  • Honor the contemporary music language without apologizing for it. This isn't a legit belt or a classical soprano sound; it's a confident voice speaking directly to an ensemble.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary musical theater selections to create a cohesive set that demonstrates how current composers are expanding the vocabulary of theatrical music. It also functions beautifully as a concert closer, particularly for programs aimed at younger audiences or spring showcases where energy and joy matter as much as refinement.

Skills your students will build

  • Syncopated rhythm reading in popular music contexts
  • Contemporary vocal production and phrasing
  • Maintaining steady pulse while navigating rhythmic displacement
  • Interpreting text-driven dynamics in non-traditional song structures

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