About Us
I am a mom of six children ranging in age
5 to 14. I
first started putting scriptures to tune when my oldest was asked to recite a
scripture in the Sacrament Meeting Primary Presentation. Because he was
not able to read yet, he needed to memorize it. I put it to a simple tune
and he memorized it quickly and retained it in his memory. I have
continued off and on making up tunes to scriptures over the past 9 years.
Now that little 5 year old is 14 and can rattle off dozens of scriptures.
I also taught seminary for a few months in Southern California before moving to
Utah. Every Friday was Scripture Mastery Day and we learned them by song.
My Seminary students loved learning scriptures this way! ("Hi" all you big
Seniors out there!!!)
The main purpose of this CD is
help children of all ages memorize the scriptures. The scripture
reference is included in each tune so that one can remember where the
scripture is found. The tunes are simple, unique and catchy.
The arranging is beautiful! I can say that since I am not the one
who did that part. Thank you Michael Dowdle and Mark Stephenson
for making my average tunes sound GREAT!
I believe that this CD is a valuable tool for our
children. When children memorize through song, it stays with them.
How many commercial jingles can you still rattle off from your childhood?
When children learn the scriptures this way, it is with them for the rest of
their lives. It helps them gain confidence in the scriptures and really
gives them a true talent! When children feel that they are good at
something, it encourages them to continue in that thing. Also, if we teach
our children when they are young it will be will them in the turbulent teen-age
years. They have something in their head that the Spirit can bring to
their remembrance in times of trials or temptation. (John 14:26) By
small means are great things brought to pass! (1 Nephi 16:29)
Future CD's are in the works. I have at this time
about 75 scriptures put to tunes. Because I taught Old Testament Seminary,
I have many of those scriptures already done. I also served a mission in
Japan, Sendai and very much want to put together Scripture Mastery for Preach My
Gospel as well. (Some of you know me as "Pollock Shimai".) But,
future CD's will depend on the success of this CD. So... if you think this
is a valuable tool and you feel that this CD is good, then please let other
people know!!!
Sincerely, Brenda Hebert
Meet The Vocals!
Joshua 14, Nathan 12, Rachel 11, Michael 9, Emily 6, Becca 5
