No Bullies! Get Real!: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00175580
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Let the positive power of music help you create a bully-free community! Many students experience bullying as the greatest problem in their lives with an estimated 160,000 students in the USA refusing to go to school each day because they dread the physical and verbal aggression of their peers, and the isolation that comes from being the target of rumors and cyber-bullying. This 15-minute revue uses pop music from the 60s and 70s up through the present day along with simple, fast-paced dialog and easily-learned choreography to make this an uplifting learning experience for your entire school. Songs include: "Change the World" (Eric Clapton), "Lean on Me" (Bill Withers), "Nowhere Man" (The Beatles), "Unwritten" (Natasha Bedingfield), "Wooly Bully" (Sam the Sham the Pharaohs). Duration: ca. 15:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00175580
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About the Arranger: Roger Emerson
Roger Emerson is a prolific arranger whose work spans choral, instrumental, and musical theatre repertoire. His arrangements are known for making contemporary and classic material accessible to young singers while maintaining musical integrity and engagement.
Why we love this
Emerson crafts a revue that treats a serious social issue with authenticity rather than preachiness. The mix of iconic songs from multiple decades gives students familiar material to anchor their learning, while the rapid pacing and choreography keep energy high and distraction low.
What to expect
Energetic and purposeful. The revue moves through pop hits spanning decades with infectious momentum, punctuated by conversational moments that ground the message in real student experience. It feels like a pep rally that actually matters.
Who it's for
Directors seeking an assembly or concert piece that addresses peer culture while entertaining a full school audience. This works equally well for middle school ensembles and high school choirs looking for uplifting, topical material that sparks conversation beyond the performance.
How to get the most out of it
- Record your rhythm section first to lock the groove, then layer vocals and choreography during rehearsals so singers can focus on movement without worrying about ensemble timing
- Split rehearsal time between vocal learning and staging; teach the dialog with the same care as the songs so it lands as genuine conversation rather than recitation
- Have singers listen to at least one original recording of each song so they internalize the style and energy before adding your own interpretations
How to use it
Position this as a standalone assembly or as a special concert feature that opens or closes a program focused on community building. Schools addressing bullying prevention initiatives will find this serves curriculum goals while avoiding the heavy-handed tone that often undermines such efforts.
Skills your students will build
- Singing across multiple pop and rock styles from different eras
- Coordinating vocals with choreography in ensemble performance
- Delivering spoken text with intention and ensemble precision
- Understanding how musical arrangement conveys emotional messaging