Only Wanna Be With You (arr. Alan Billingsley): Choral Instrumental Pak

Alan Billingsley's arrangement captures what makes this song infectious without oversimplifying it. Your audience will recognize it instantly, but the arrangement keeps musicians engaged through solid voicing and instrumental interplay that makes rehearsal time feel productive.

Warm and approachable, with enough rock edge to keep it from feeling saccharine. The melody sits comfortably for singers while the instrumental parts give your rhythm section something to sink their teeth into.

Directors programming concerts for general audiences, not just devoted rock or pop fans. Students respond to this song because they know it, which removes a barrier to engagement and lets them focus on musicianship.

• Lock the rhythm section early. The driving beat is what sells this song, so get your drums and bass locked together before adding layers.
• Balance the vocal melody against the instrumental lines. The hook should cut through without drowning out the accompaniment.
• Lean into the groove rather than playing it mechanically. '90s rock feels best when there's some swing and pocket to it.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to hear how the arrangement breathes. It reveals where to push and where to lay back.

Pair this with other '90s hits to create a themed concert set, or use it as a palate cleanser between heavier classical or jazz selections. It works especially well in spring concerts or end-of-year performances where audience connection matters most.

• Maintaining groove and pocket in a rock/pop context
• Balancing vocal melody with instrumental accompaniment
• Reading and executing rhythmic syncopation in mixed meters
• Responding to recorded accompaniment while preserving ensemble integrity