from Matilda-When I Grow Up comes from Matilda he Musical the award-winning stage version of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel from the Royal Shakespeare Company. The song is a wish list of the kind of pleasures adulthood is imagined to bring. Of course it is a poignant list because in this case all it contains is freedom from the trials of childhood.Tim Minchin’s song is performed by t…

Traditional Spiritual-Uses: Holy Week Lent memorialScripture: James 1:12; Romans 8:37A traditional spiritual receives a new treatment in this lyric arrangement suitable for schools or churches. Many popular singers haverecorded this song but it is most beautifully realized by the sounds of a choir. Strive for freedom of interpretation as the lush harmonies unfold for an outstanding effect. A tho…

Medley-This expressive setting of three favorite spirituals begins reflectively and gradually builds into full sonorities then moves to a hushed conclusion. Great for developing a sense of phrasing and line! Includes: All My Trials Jacob's Ladder Swing Low Sweet Chariot. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00

Dramatic. A powerful message from the Father to His children. “Return to Me ” based on Isaiah 44:21-22 and 45:22 recalls times past when we may have faced trials and tribulations and strayed from God. In our darkest most difficult hours God was there. It is not He who strays from us. God is always there. Mixing lush romanticism with some unexpected harmonies and a somewhat impression…