Emily Crocker Music

 New Crocker titles on PML It's always exciting to see the new PML additions each year. So much goes into the process, from the submissions by publishers and teachers, to AMAZING work by the committee, to the programming by UIL, the announcements, and finally, the concert performances by mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles. I'm pleased to announce several new works of mine or my series have been added and I hope that you'll consider them in selecting your UIL programs. For a complete list of Emily Crocker PML titles:  CLICK HERE Tenor-Bass, Grade 2 The French love their onions as you can hear in this French marching song from the 1800s. The verses tell the story (in compound meter) and the refrain helps the marchers stay in step (in duple meter). Impressive sounding and easily learned! Just a very little French to learn, but an excellent showpiece for young tenor-bass ensembles. For TB with piano. Treble, Grade 3 “Winter Eve” takes its text from the poem “Good Hours” by ...

  November 2024 Newsletter If perchance you are still looking for a last-minute title for your winter concert, browse below.  CANDLEGLOW This tender selection paints a picture of flickering candles on a cold winter's night. The harmonies and scenes of this reflective original evoke the celebration of Hanukah, making it ideal for school and community performances. SATB, SAB, 2-Part Browse scores and audio here ON CHRISTMAS DAY This beautiful setting of the well-loved “Sussex Carol” presents carefully developed musical lines for the younger choir.  Now available with new audio and accompaniment tracks. Preview 3-Part Mixed score & audio Preview 2-Part score & audio OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOOD The arrangement captures the fun and excitement of the winter holidays with a jazzy treatment. It's easily learned with extremely accessible part-writing and lends itself to the fun of choreography. Preview TB score & audio Preview 2-Part score & audio Visit...

Thank you for visiting this page. In terms of composing and arranging, I’ve had an interesting and rewarding year. Perhaps I have finally acclimated to this stage of life, post-9-to-5 and post choir directing, or maybe I’ve just allowed myself to explore what was always waiting for me. My WHAT'S NEW  page lists everything that is new so feel free to poke about there, but I thought I would put down some thoughts regarding the new directions you may see among these new releases. HAL LEONARD After spending 28 years at the Mother Ship in Milwaukee, I wanted to start with my new Hal Leonard titles. We’re all super excited that Hal Leonard  and Musescore  have joined together for even more distribution opportunities. If you are a Musescore subscriber (and you should be), you’ll already find these titles published there officially and legally for downloading, printing and sharing. These are also available through your favorite traditional retailers as well.  Au Pas, Camarad...

 Texas Choral Prescribed Music List I'm pleased to share that several titles from the Texas choral PML that have been POP are now again available. They are all available from Sheet Music Direct and J.W. Pepper. I have put links to each in the descriptions below. Here is a complete list of Crocker PML titles as of 2023-2024 for your reference. Crocker UIL PML titles Rejoice, Alleluia - Grade 1 Mixed 3-Part Mixed with piano or opt. a cappella by Emily Crocker Set in a buoyant 6/8, this concert/festival piece will let developing choirs with changing voices showcase their skill and style. Variations in texture and dynamics add flare! Available at  Sheet Music Direct  or  J.W. Pepper I Will Sing the Goodness of the Lord - Grade 2 Mixed SATB with piano by Emily Crocker This setting of Psalm 89 for mixed voices and piano is a buoyant expression of joy that's ideal for both concert and festival programming. Available at  Sheet Music Direct  or  J.W. Pepper Glo...

I know lots of you like to plan your concerts over the summer so I hope these new choral works will be of interest. Thanks to the editors, producers, musicians and others who have brought these pieces into physical and digital form!  All print, digital and audio are now available. For these and other titles, visit  Emily Crocker Music J'ai vu le loup This fast-paced French folk song dates back to the medieval era. Many versions of the song exist, and they all feature animals imitating humans by dancing, laughing, and singing. Similar to J'entends le moulin, the persistent rhythm and engaging vocal lines make this an ideal choice for developing diction, precision, and tone in younger singers while exposing them to the French language. 3-Part Mixed and Piano:  More info/purchase 2-Part and piano:  More info/purchase Fire and Ice This poem by Robert Frost reflects on the end of the world, musing whether it might be consumed in fire or ice, and comparing the two elements...

  It's the time of year for football, trick-or-treating and pumpkin spice everything! But if you are a choir director you are probably already working on music for your December concerts!  If you are looking to add something quick and easy to learn, take a look at these 2-Part titles from the Crocker catalog, some new and some classic. Click on each title to view/listen to the ScorePlay video. These titles and many others are available at Sheet Music Plus  or my website:  Emily Crocker Music Arrorro mi Niño (with “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star) The Christmas Time of Year December Nights, December Lights Echen Confites (Strike the Piñata) The Message of the Holly On Christmas Day Over the River and Through the Woods Ring Bells (Kling Glöckchen) Skateboardin' Santa We Wish You a Merry Christmas

  I'm pleased to announced that "Two Songs of Longing" for SSA a cappella, including "Ah, Dear Heart" with a text by John Donne and "Longing" with a text by Matthew Arnold are now both available as digital singles. These pieces, both on Grade 3 of the PML have been popular choices, but the octavo is out of print and the music is somewhat difficult to obtain, unless you have the old Essential Repertoire anthologies from the 1990s. Each title has been newly engraved and I have created a video score for those who are unfamiliar with the pieces. Interesting backstory...I was prompted to republish these pieces by an email I recently received from a young woman from France, now studying to become a doctor, who had been an exchange student in Texas. She sang in choir and had great memories of her experience. She writes: "I was an exchange student in a little city of Texas in 2011.  Back then I was part of a full-female choir : it was an amazing experienc...