Glow (arr. Emily Crocker): TBB Choral Octavo
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Glow (arr. Emily Crocker): TBB Choral Octavo

By Eric Whitacre / Arranged by Emily Crocker

Item: 35-DS00427336
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 8
SKU: 35-DS00427336

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About the Composer: Eric Whitacre

Eric Whitacre stands as one of the most performed living composers in choral music. His accessible yet sophisticated writing has made him a fixture in school and professional choirs worldwide, and his ability to craft pieces that sound rich without demanding advanced technique has earned him deep trust from music educators at every level.

Whitacre's trademark sound—lush harmonies, emotional clarity, and unexpected harmonic shifts—translates beautifully across voicings. His work consistently demonstrates how meaningful choral music can emerge from simple textual ideas and economical orchestration.

Why we love this

Emily Crocker's arrangement captures the meditative warmth of Whitacre's original concept while making it fully accessible to treble and mixed ensembles. The TBB voicing opens this piece to programs that might otherwise sit with limited seasonal repertoire, and the 8-page length is ideal for concert programming without dominating a set.

What to expect

Introspective and luminous, with a sense of quiet wonder that unfolds across warm harmonies. The piece invites singers and listeners into a contemplative space, neither sentimental nor austere but genuinely moving in its simplicity.

Who it's for

Choirs with treble and mixed voicings looking for serious seasonal repertoire that avoids cliché. This works equally well for school groups developing harmonic sophistication and festival or concert choirs wanting a reflective winter piece that stands up to close listening.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the sonority carefully in the harmonic sections; these chords reward a warm, blended sound rather than individual voice projection.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment as a learning tool during rehearsals to establish harmonic security, but work toward independence so singers internalize the harmonic landscape.
  • Shape phrase endings with intentional breath placement; resist the urge to cut off notes mechanically, as the chords need time to resonate.
  • Pay attention to any text painting or emotional peaks in the arrangement; even small dynamic shifts can clarify Whitacre's compositional intent.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece on a winter concert program; its reflective character provides ballast against more energetic or holiday-focused selections. It also serves well as a bridge piece between fall and spring programming, offering something seasonally appropriate without requiring extensive thematic programming around it.

Skills your students will build

  • Harmonic awareness through layered choral voicing
  • Blend and balance in sustained chords
  • Phrasing and shaping without relying on text-driven drama
  • Sight-reading for expanded voicing configurations (TB/TBB/TTBB flexibility)

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