When I Grow Up (from Matilda: The Musical) (arr. Roger Emerson): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Roger Emerson
Item: 35-PK00435949
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A little bit cheeky, a little bit naughty, but completely refreshing, multi-faceted composer Tim Minchin gives the 2011 West End adaptation of Roald Dahl's 1988 book "Matilda" a quick-witted and wry look into the hopes and desires of the friendly school children surrounding the title character. Bouncy and idiosyncratic, Emerson's arrangement captures the wonder!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00435949
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About the Arranger: Roger Emerson
Roger Emerson has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and versatile arrangers in music education, with thousands of published works spanning choral, instrumental, and mixed ensembles. His arrangements are celebrated for preserving the character and wit of original compositions while making them accessible to student performers across different ability levels.
Why we love this
Emerson nails the bratty charm of Minchin's original score. The arrangement lets young singers own the song's knowing humor and boundless optimism without losing the theatrical snap that makes this number stick in audiences' heads for weeks afterward.
What to expect
Pure optimism and imaginative mischief wrapped in a buoyant melody. The song captures that delicious moment when kids dare to dream outrageous dreams and declare them without irony. Expect audiences to smile, recognizing both the sweetness and the comic earnestness in every line.
Who it's for
Student choirs at the middle school through early high school level who want to perform contemporary musical theater with real theatrical personality. This arrangement works for mixed or treble ensembles and pairs well with concert programming that includes both classical and pop/musical theater selections.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the articulation crisp and rhythmically tight; this song thrives on rhythmic precision and comedic timing rather than legit singing
- Emphasize the text clarity in the verses so the audience hears every cheeky observation the kids make about their future dreams
- Balance ensemble unison sections with the instrumental accompaniment so neither overwhelms the vocals
- Build energy through the arrangement without rushing; let the natural momentum of the music carry you forward
How to use it
This sits perfectly in a spring or year-end concert that celebrates youth and humor, or as an anchor for a musical theater showcase. The song's infectious energy works as a closer to lighten a program after heavier repertoire, and its contemporary appeal helps draw younger audience members into the concert experience.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in mixed meter passages
- Theatrical text delivery and comedic timing
- Blend and balance with instrumental accompaniment
- Sustaining energy and momentum through a driven arrangement