Rock, Roll And Remember (Salute To Dick Clark): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Ted Ricketts
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00248975
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Description
Since the 1950s, the name Dick Clark has been synonymous with the hottest names in popular music. Appearing on his long-standing series "American Bandstand" was a hit parade of trend-setting artists. Here is a fun, fast-paced medley of some of the signature moments from the Dick Clark era: "Bandstand Boogie" (AB theme song), "Rock Around the Clock" (Bill Haley), "The Twist" (Chubby Checker), "Don't Worry Baby" (Beach Boys), "Rockin' Robin" (Michael Jackson), and "YMCA" (Village People). Also included is an optional tag on "Auld Lang Syne" remembering many years of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve." Dur: 5:00
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Ricketts captures the infectious energy of the American Bandstand era without sacrificing clarity or balance in the band writing. The medley paces itself smartly, letting each song breathe while maintaining momentum, and the optional "Auld Lang Syne" tag gives programs a graceful way to acknowledge tradition alongside celebration.
What to expect
Stepping into a time capsule of American popular culture where the beat drives everything forward. The arrangement pulses with optimism and clean articulation, capturing the joy of live performance from a show that changed how young people experienced music.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the Grade 3 level who want a program closer with genuine charisma and cultural weight. It works equally well for ensembles developing confidence in rock idioms and for groups building stamina through a longer, multi-section work.
How to get the most out of it
Nail the groove on "Bandstand Boogie" first; it sets the stylistic tone for the entire medley and your ensemble will gain confidence from nailing that opening.
Treat "The Twist" rhythm section as a locked unit rather than a metrical conversation. Your percussion and low reeds need to sit together.
Balance the saxophone soli that arrive in the middle sections; they're character-carrying moments, not accompaniment.
If you include the "Auld Lang Syne" tag, resist the urge to slow it down. Let it land as a full-ensemble moment that honors the Clark legacy without sentimentality.
How to use it
Place this as your spring concert finale to send audiences out smiling, or use it mid-program as a stylistic pivot that shows your band's range. It's especially effective when paired with a more classical opening, proving your ensemble can handle both worlds with conviction.
Skills your students will build
Rhythmic precision in rock and contemporary idioms
Sectional independence within a medley structure
Stylistic contrast across multiple song forms
Groove and pocket awareness
Clarity and articulation at faster tempos
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