Waving Through A Window (arr. Roger Emerson): SATB Choral Octavo
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Waving Through A Window (arr. Roger Emerson): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Pasek Paul / Arranged by Roger Emerson

Item: 35-DS00383996
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 22
SKU: 35-DS00383996

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About the Artist: Pasek Paul

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are the songwriting team behind Dear Evan Hansen, the Pulitzer Prize winning musical that dominated Broadway and shaped contemporary musical theater. Their work across stage and screen demonstrates sophisticated harmonic language paired with emotionally direct storytelling, making their songs particularly valuable teaching tools for choirs exploring modern musical expression.

Pasek and Paul's compositions sit at the intersection of accessibility and artistic depth. Their melodies lodge themselves in singers' minds while their lyrics demand genuine emotional investment, creating rehearsal environments where musical and human growth happen simultaneously.

Why we love this

Roger Emerson's arrangement captures the intimate vulnerability of this song while scaling it for ensemble voices. The choral writing sits comfortably in contemporary ranges without losing the song's emotional core, making it an honest choice for programs that want to include Broadway material with artistic integrity rather than spectacle.

What to expect

Quiet observation breaking into moments of raw need. The music sits mostly inward and reflective, with moments where it reaches forward urgently before pulling back again. There's a quality of watching life happen through glass, present but separate.

Who it's for

Choirs seeking contemporary repertoire that connects to current musical theater without oversimplifying the source material. This works particularly well for directors programming modern songs alongside traditional repertoire or featuring student singers who grew up with this musical.

How to get the most out of it

  • Approach the lyrical phrasing as if you're speaking directly to the audience rather than performing at them. The text hinges on personal confession, so let vulnerability shape your dynamics and breath choices.
  • Balance the accompaniment level carefully in rehearsal; this arrangement needs the singers' voices prominent enough to land the song's emotional specificity.
  • Mark places where voices enter at different times as opportunities for textural layering rather than as technical challenges. Each entrance builds the emotional landscape.

How to use it

Pair this with other contemporary pop or musical theater selections to build a concert statement about how choirs inhabit modern songwriting. It also serves as an effective concert closer or program bridge between more traditional repertoire and newer works, giving audiences a moment of recognition and emotional rest.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining dynamic control in extended legato passages
  • Phrasing lyrical text with conversational naturalness rather than operatic convention
  • Balancing blend in staggered harmonic entries
  • Singing with emotional specificity and vulnerability as a technical skill

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