Dylan (Choral Medley) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Bob Dylan / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK01634551
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Bring these timeless Dylan tunes to a new generation of choirs with this singable and acoustic-driven medley. Music with message! Songs include: The Times, They Are a-Changin'; Like a Rolling Stone; Blowin' in the Wind; Mr. Tambourine Man.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01634551
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About the Artist: Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan emerged from the American folk tradition in the early 1960s and fundamentally reshaped popular music by merging poetic lyrics with social conscience. His work spans decades of songwriting that addresses themes of justice, freedom, and human dignity, making his catalog uniquely suited to educational settings where music carries meaningful content. Dylan's influence extends far beyond folk music into rock, country, and contemporary genres, cementing his position as one of the most consequential songwriters in modern history.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement honors Dylan's acoustic roots while making these protest songs accessible and singable for ensemble work. The medley format lets you program substantial musical and lyrical weight without requiring multiple separate pieces, and the rhythm voicing keeps focus on the text and melody where Dylan's genius lives. Audiences respond immediately to these titles, and your students will feel the genuine purpose embedded in every song.
What to expect
Acoustic, purposeful, and direct. These songs carry the weight of their original contexts while remaining conversational and intimate, even in ensemble arrangement. There's an earnestness here that resonates across generations.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking repertoire that engages both singers and audiences with substance beyond the notes. This works for high school through adult ensembles comfortable with folk and rock idioms and interested in programming socially aware material.
How to get the most out of it
- Emphasize the storytelling quality of each text. These songs work best when singers understand the historical moment and message behind the lyrics, not just the notes.
- Balance acoustic instrumentation to match the arrangement's folk sensibility. Overorchestration will dilute the immediacy and directness that makes Dylan's writing powerful.
- Shape phrases around the natural speech rhythm of the lyrics rather than metronomic precision. Dylan's phrasing often bends slightly, and your arrangement should breathe with that flexibility.
- Let dynamics serve the emotional arc of the medley. Subtle rises and falls between songs create narrative momentum rather than treating each tune as a separate unit.
How to use it
Open a concert with this medley to set a reflective, message-driven tone for the evening, or use it as a centerpiece in a thematic program exploring music and social change. The four songs move through related ideas of transformation, perspective, and action, creating a natural arc that stands alone or anchors a larger narrative.
Skills your students will build
- Connecting lyrical content to vocal expression and phrasing
- Singing in folk and popular music idioms with authenticity
- Managing ensemble blend across medley transitions
- Sustaining engagement with text-driven rather than technically virtuosic material