Rock, Roll Remember: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00259825
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Dick Clark and "American Bandstand" chronicled over three decades of American Rock Roll music and shaped pop culture history for generations of fans. This 18-minute medley highlights some of the greatest memories in a fast-paced retrospective that will appeal to every audience! In four sections, it is easily adaptable for a variety of performance options and includes choreography by John Jacobson. Songs include: Bandstand Boogie; Rock Around the Clock; That'll Be the Day; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes; La Bamba; The Twist; I Get Around; I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch); I'm a Believer; For Once in My Life; Bad, Bad Leroy Brown; ABC; Last Dance; Jump (For My Love); We Built This City; Auld Lang Syne. Duration: ca. 19:30.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00259825
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About the Arranger: Roger Emerson
Roger Emerson has established himself as one of the most prolific and inventive arrangers in music education, with a catalog spanning pop, Broadway, classical, and world music. His arrangements consistently balance accessibility with musical substance, making complex material work across multiple performance levels and ensemble configurations.
Why we love this
Emerson's gift for pacing shines here. Eighteen minutes of rock and roll history never drags because each section moves with genuine momentum, and the modular structure lets you program exactly what your ensemble can handle. The choreography notes from John Jacobson open doors for staging without requiring elaborate production values.
What to expect
A jukebox spinning through four decades of American pop culture in fast-forward. Each song arrives with enough of its original DNA intact that audiences feel the recognition, but Emerson's orchestration and transitions keep everything fresh and cohesive rather than choppy.
Who it's for
Choirs and mixed ensembles looking for a concert finale with genuine crowd appeal. Works especially well for programs aimed at family audiences, pops concerts, or year-end celebrations where age-spanning entertainment matters.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the four sections as semi-independent units. You can perform all of them in sequence or extract individual sections for concert programming.
- Lock the tempo early. With this many song fragments, a steady internal pulse keeps transitions clean and prevents the medley from feeling scattered.
- Highlight the rhythm section. These grooves define the era, so let your bass and drums anchor each style shift clearly.
- Balance nostalgia with energy. Audiences recognize these songs instantly, but resist the urge to slow down for sentiment. The arrangement thrives on forward momentum.
How to use it
Consider pairing this as your program closer. The extended runtime and built-in variety make it substantial enough to stand alone as a finale, and its accessibility ensures strong audience connection at the end of your concert.
Skills your students will build
- Navigating multiple style and groove changes within a single piece
- Maintaining rhythmic clarity across sectional transitions
- Balancing ensemble blend while honoring period-specific vocal production styles
- Coordinating with choreography cues while sustaining musical integrity
- Quick adjustment to shifting harmonic contexts and melodic contours