I Wanna Rock: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Twisted Sister / Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00381191
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Your rock-loving pop/show groups and their audiences will love this classic from the 1980s by heavy metal band Twisted Sister. A great hook for a show and fantastic for choreography and costuming!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00381191
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About the Artist: Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister emerged from New York's heavy metal scene in the 1980s, becoming one of the decade's most recognizable rock bands. Known for their theatrical live performances, face paint, and unapologetic anthems, the band built a devoted following by combining accessible melodies with hard rock energy. For music educators, their catalog offers rare opportunities to meet students where their musical tastes already live while maintaining genuine artistic credibility.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything that made the original a stadium staple without requiring your ensemble to sound like they're apologizing for having fun. Mark Brymer's setting respects the song's infectious hook and driving rhythm while making it genuinely singable for pop and show choirs. The combination of recognizable melody, built-in audience engagement, and natural choreography momentum makes this one of those rare crowd-pleasing choices that doesn't feel like a compromise.
What to expect
Confident, defiant, and unapologetically fun. The song pulses with the kind of swagger that makes audiences lean forward in their seats, and the arrangement preserves that magnetic pull while giving singers something satisfying to perform.
Who it's for
Pop and show choirs who want to program contemporary rock material with genuine appeal to their audiences and students. This works equally well for groups looking for a strong concert closer or a high-energy showcase number in a larger show.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the opening unison section with sharp articulation and a unified vowel sound. This section sells the attitude of the entire arrangement.
- Let the rhythm section lock the tempo tight; any looseness here undermines the song's propulsive energy. The band parts need to feel relentless.
- Shape the dynamic arc carefully so the hook doesn't peak too early. Build intensity gradually through the piece rather than belting from measure one.
- Coordinate any choreography cues with your instrumental players well in advance. Rhythmic precision becomes even more critical when singers are moving.
How to use it
This functions beautifully as a spring concert closer or the finale of a pop/rock themed show where you want to send the audience out energized. It also works as an encore that feels genuine rather than obligatory, and its theatrical nature makes it a natural fit for programs mixing concert and musical theatre elements.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining forward momentum in rock-style rhythmic figures
- Balancing blend in unison sections while maintaining individual vocal clarity
- Coordinating ensemble singing with choreography and instrumental accompaniment
- Executing confident, stylistically appropriate articulation in contemporary idiom