What About Us: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Pink / Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00411555
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| What About Us - Synthesizer: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| What About Us - Guitar: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| What About Us - Bass: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 | |
| What About Us - Drums: Choral Instrumental Pak | $7.00 |
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Description
Pink's powerful song tells the story of a lost generation-its themes mirroring the pain of the many people who feel abandoned and unheard in today's society. At a time when musicians and audiences are searching for music lifting up social justice, this is a great example and a wonderful selection for your singers. Passion and connection are easy to find in this powerful pop/rock anthem.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00411555
More about this title
About the Artist: Pink
Pink has built her career on unflinching honesty and vocal power, delivering pop and rock songs that resonate across generations. Her work consistently addresses themes of vulnerability, resilience, and social consciousness, making her catalog particularly relevant for choirs seeking contemporary material with substance.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the emotional core of the original while giving your singers room to own the message. The pop/rock idiom feels fresh in a choral context, and the social justice themes create natural opportunities for meaningful programming conversations with your ensemble.
What to expect
Raw and urgent, with an undercurrent of defiance. The song carries the weight of feeling unseen while refusing to be silenced, building from introspective moments into soaring affirmation.
Who it's for
Choirs looking to expand beyond traditional repertoire and connect with singers who respond to contemporary music with real stakes. Directors programming for audiences who want to hear their generation's concerns reflected in concert programming.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal lines so the melody stays clear through any harmonic layering; this song depends on clarity to hit its emotional impact.
- Pay attention to dynamics as a storytelling tool. The restraint in quieter sections makes the powerful moments land harder.
- Lean into rhythmic precision with the instrumental accompaniment. Rock grooves demand lock and pocket, not just accuracy.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary work to create a thematic concert around social consciousness, or use it as an anchor piece that brings energy and relevance to a mixed repertoire program. The arrangement works equally well as a feature for your stronger singers or as an all-ensemble moment that proves pop/rock can carry serious artistic intent.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with contemporary pop/rock articulation and phrasing
- Maintaining rhythmic integrity within a groove-based context
- Emotional storytelling through dynamic control and textual awareness
- Blend and balance in modern harmonic textures