Who Wrote The Book Of Love? (Choral Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mark Brymer
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About the Arranger: Mark Brymer
Mark Brymer has established himself as one of the most prolific and trusted arrangers in choral music education. His arrangements span everything from classical standards to contemporary pop and Broadway, and his gift for adapting hits into singable, teachable pieces has made him a mainstay in concert programs across the country.
Brymer understands what works in a rehearsal room. His scores balance accessibility with musicality, giving students genuine parts to sink their teeth into while keeping the learning curve manageable. Directors return to his work again and again because it consistently delivers both pedagogical substance and performance payoff.
Why we love this
This medley cuts straight to the joy of rock and roll without the typical schtick. Brymer threads together seven era-defining hits with enough musical continuity that the transitions feel inevitable rather than pasted together, and he's clearly trusted his singers to carry genuine melody lines instead of burying them in busy accompaniment. For a concert finale or a pop showcase, this delivers the fun-filled energy your program needs without sacrificing musicianship.
What to expect
Energetic, nostalgic, and unapologetically fun. The medley captures the swagger and straightforward joy of midcentury rock and roll while layering in moments of genuine romantic warmth. By the final chorus, your audience will recognize the through-line connecting all seven songs and feel the satisfaction of a well-crafted journey.
Who it's for
Choirs looking for a contemporary concert vehicle that doesn't require a pit band or elaborate staging. This works equally well for high school ensembles, college singers seeking a solid pop showcase, or community choirs wanting to prove they can handle modern material with style. If your program needs an extended finale with immediate student buy-in, this delivers.
How to get the most out of it
- Plan your sectional rehearsals around the transition points between songs rather than treating each tune as isolated. The medley structure rewards ensemble cohesion across all seven sections.
- Lean into the rhythmic drive of the rock and roll foundation. These songs live in their groove, so lock the pulse early and don't let it drift.
- Shape the dynamics within each song to prevent listener fatigue over eleven minutes. Even upbeat material needs peaks and valleys to stay engaging.
- Let the recorded accompaniment guide your tempos, particularly for transitions. The arrangement is designed with those click points in mind.
How to use it
Save this for a spring concert closer where you want the crowd leaving happy. It also works beautifully as part of a "Popular Music" themed concert, or as a lighter counterweight to heavier classical or Broadway material earlier in the program. The eleven-minute duration makes it substantial enough to anchor a set without exhausting your ensemble.
Skills your students will build
- Navigating quick stylistic shifts while maintaining ensemble blend
- Reading composite melodic lines across multiple vocal lines
- Maintaining rhythmic consistency through modulation and key changes
- Balancing text clarity with legit singing technique across rock and pop idioms
- Executing sectional entrances after transition points with precision