When You're Home (from In The Heights) (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00097278
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The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "In the Heights" is filled with energy, exuberance and a freshness that is instantly appealing! This stand-out duet sung by the romantic leads Nina and Benny begins tenderly and builds to a powerful Latin-flavored climax making it an excellent choice for pop and show groups! Duration: ca. 2:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00097278
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About the Arranger: Mark Brymer
Mark Brymer is one of the most prolific and respected choral arrangers in music education, with hundreds of published works spanning pop, Broadway, jazz, and concert music. His arrangements have become classroom staples because they balance accessibility with musicality, never talking down to student musicians while remaining performable at multiple skill levels.
Why we love this
Brymer captures the emotional arc of this duet with surgical precision. The arrangement honors the tenderness of the opening while delivering the Latin groove that defines the musical's sound, giving your students a chance to perform Broadway material that actually swings and grooves rather than simply sitting in the pop realm.
What to expect
A conversation that transforms into celebration. The arrangement begins with the intimate vulnerability of two characters finding each other, then rises into the infectious Latin-tinged energy that defines the musical's world. You feel the shift in emotional stakes as the arrangement unfolds.
Who it's for
Pop and show choirs looking for contemporary Broadway material with genuine rhythmic sophistication. This works equally well for mixed ensembles or all-female groups, and the combo instrumentation keeps logistics manageable while maintaining authentic sound.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening phrases with intimate dynamics and clear phrasing so the tender moment lands before the energy builds. This contrast makes the later climax feel earned rather than abrupt.
- Lock the rhythm section into the Latin groove once it arrives. The percussion and bass lines drive the propulsive feel, so rehearse those parts separately first to establish the pocket.
- Balance the vocal lines against the instrumental texture. In a combo arrangement, voices can easily get swallowed; mark dynamic targets in rehearsal and have singers project with intention.
- Let the harmonic movement breathe in the softer sections. Brymer's voicing choices carry weight, and rushing these passages flattens the emotional setup for what comes next.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary Broadway selections to build a set that reflects what your students actually hear and care about. It also works beautifully as a showcase moment in a pop concert, giving your ensemble a chance to demonstrate both lyrical control and rhythmic groove in under two minutes.
Skills your students will build
- Latin rhythmic independence between instrumental and vocal parts
- Dynamic contrast and phrase shaping across a building form
- Singing over a rhythmic groove with clarity and precision
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythmic patterns common in contemporary Broadway