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Steal Your Rock 'N Roll: Choral Instrumental Pak

By David Bryan / By Joe DiPietro / Arranged by Mac Huff

Item: 35-PK00166254

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Winning the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical, Memphis explores the frenzied birth of Rock Roll and the dramatic stories of the black musicians who paved the way for a new generation of artists. This is the dynamic final number from the show, with high energy lyrics and an irresistible hook that will bring your audience to its feet! Duration: ca. 4:00.

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
SKU: 35-PK00166254

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About the Composer: David Bryan

David Bryan co-created Memphis with librettist Joe DiPietro, earning the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2010. As keyboardist for Bon Jovi since 1983, Bryan brings decades of rock credibility and commercial instinct to his theatrical work. His ability to craft infectious melodies and high-energy ensemble moments translates powerfully to choral settings.

Why we love this

Mac Huff's arrangement captures the raw exhilaration of the show's finale without demanding orchestral resources. The irresistible hook and tight rhythmic drive create immediate audience engagement, and a combo voicing keeps the arrangement flexible for groups of different sizes. This is the kind of contemporary musical theatre piece that makes students want to come to rehearsal.

What to expect

Pure adrenaline and celebration. The arrangement pulses with the electricity of live rock music, featuring the kind of irresistible hook that lodges itself in your audience's memory. This is joy amplified, a moment where choral singing and rock energy collide with undeniable impact.

Who it's for

Choirs with a mix of solid singers and confident performers who thrive in contemporary styles. Directors seeking a crowd-pleasing finale or a statement piece for concert programming will find this arrangement both accessible and theatrically potent. Best suited for high school and college ensembles with at least competent rhythm section musicians.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the groove early in rehearsal. The rhythm section must lock together on the rock pocket before the choir enters; record a metronome click at performance tempo and have the band run it repeatedly until it becomes second nature.
  • Layer the hook gradually across the rehearsal process. Start with a solo voice or small section, then add layers, allowing singers to hear how their part interlocks with others rather than learning everything simultaneously.
  • Keep the energy consistent throughout the full 4 minutes. Designate moments where singers can release tension (brief breaths, physical resets) so they finish strong rather than fading in the final chorus.
  • Emphasize the lyrical content and storytelling. This celebration of rock and roll's pioneers works best when singers understand the historical stakes and deliver the text with genuine conviction.

How to use it

Close out a spring or fall concert with this high-octane number when you want your audience leaving the hall buzzing. Pair it with lighter or introspective pieces earlier in the program to maximize the dynamic contrast. It also works exceptionally well as a finale for music theatre or popular music themed concerts.

Skills your students will build

  • Rock and pop phrasing and articulation in choral contexts
  • Ensemble rhythmic precision with a functioning rhythm section
  • Lyrical interpretation and emotional delivery in contemporary music
  • Sustaining energy and vocal control over extended final sections
  • Interdependence between choir and instrumental accompaniment

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