Radio: Choral Instrumental Pak
By David Bryan / Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00234369
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The exhilarating musical "Memphis", about the 1950s birth of rock and roll on the radio, has produced this irresistible production number that will absolutely electrify your stage! From the fist pounding piano introduction to the final raise-the-roof vocals, this powerful selection will be a fantastic closer or concert theme. Duration: ca. 2:45.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00234369
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About the Composer: David Bryan
David Bryan is the keyboardist and primary songwriter for Bon Jovi, a role he's held since the band's formation in 1983. Beyond his decades of stadium rock success, Bryan has channeled his compositional talents into musical theatre, bringing the same energy and commercial instinct that defined his rock career to the stage. His work in theatre demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how to craft moments that are both dramatically resonant and musically irresistible.
Why we love this
Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the raw excitement of the Memphis score without losing the theatrical sophistication that makes the original so effective. The fist-pounding piano opener signals immediately that this is a statement piece, and the voicing for combo gives smaller ensembles access to a showstopping finale that typically demands full resources.
What to expect
The energy is infectious and propulsive, capturing the moment when rock and roll burst onto American radio and changed everything. From that driving piano riff through the final vocal surge, this arrangement channels the exhilaration of a transformative cultural moment.
Who it's for
Choirs looking for a concert closer or act finale that connects with modern audiences will find this invaluable. It works equally well for mixed ensembles, treble choirs, or tenor-bass combinations, depending on your voicing needs.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the piano introduction with your rhythm section first. That pounding figure sets the entire energy level for what follows, so precision here pays dividends when the vocals enter.
- Push the dynamic contrast between the verses and the climactic sections. The arrangement's power comes from the journey, not from singing everything at full volume throughout.
- Balance the vocals against the instrumental texture rather than burying either one. The arrangement works because both elements support the song's infectious momentum.
- Lean into the rhythmic drive of the accompaniment. This music sits in a pocket that's part rock and roll, part theatrical bombast, so let your singers feel that groove rather than treating it as a traditional choral piece.
How to use it
Position this as your finale or opening number to set a contemporary, high-energy tone for your concert. It pairs naturally with other Broadway selections or works as a standalone statement piece that demonstrates your choir's ability to command a stage with pop sensibility.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in driving, rock-influenced accompaniment patterns
- Dynamic control across contrasting verse and climax sections
- Stylistic flexibility moving between choral and theatrical idioms
- Ensemble balance when vocals and instruments share equal narrative weight