Revolting Children (from Matilda: The Musical) (arr. Mac Huff): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Mac Huff
Item: 35-PK00437081
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"Revolting Children" is anything but, as far as the title suggests. Tim Minchin's mixed-meter rock spectacle is a joy for the ears with a staunch and resilient nature. Building harmonies, perfectly suited for choirs, will reward melodrama as the calls to rebel and revolt reverberate throughout your concert hall!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00437081
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About the Arranger: Mac Huff
Mac Huff has built a reputation as one of Broadway's most sought-after choral arrangers, known for capturing the spirit and energy of contemporary musical theater while crafting parts that elevate ensemble singing. His arrangements balance accessibility with sophisticated voicings, making him a favorite among directors who want their singers to sound polished without sacrificing the raw excitement of the source material.
Why we love this
Huff's treatment preserves the anarchic joy and rhythmic drive of Minchin's original while translating it into a format that actually sits beautifully for voices. The mixed meters don't feel academic or imposed; they feel inevitable, and your singers will spend rehearsals discovering new layers in the harmony rather than fighting the arrangement.
What to expect
Insurgent and exuberant, with layers building like a crowd rising up. There's theatrical flair throughout, but the arrangement grounds it in solid harmonic writing that feels modern and purposeful rather than glossy. Performing this feels like you're part of something genuinely defiant and fun.
Who it's for
High school choirs and college groups who want contemporary Broadway material with real rhythmic and harmonic substance. This works especially well for ensembles comfortable with mixed meters and singers who relish the energy of rock inflected ensemble singing.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the mixed-meter patterns early by drilling the transitions between sections in isolation before assembling the full piece.
- Lean into the rock sensibility with rhythmic precision from your rhythm section; this arrangement thrives when the band plays with attitude and pocket, not metronomic correctness.
- Balance the building harmonies so that when the calls to rebel layer in, each voice part remains audible rather than blending into a single mass of sound.
- Commit to the melodrama. Tim Minchin's original embraces theatrical excess, and this arrangement rewards singers who bring character and conviction to their delivery.
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary theater selections to show your audience what modern Broadway sounds like at the ensemble level, or use it as a second-half opener to wake up a concert after softer repertoire. It's substantial enough to anchor a Broadway-themed program but compact enough to program alongside classical or jazz selections without feeling out of place.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing mixed meters (3/4 and 4/4 transitions)
- Rhythmic precision in rock and contemporary styles
- Layering and balancing voice parts in dense harmonic textures
- Theatrical interpretation and character in ensemble singing
- Ensemble blend when multiple melodic lines occur simultaneously