Who Am I? (from Peter Pan Suite) (arr. Emily Crocker): SA Choral Octavo

Emily Crocker's SA arrangement opens this tender introspective moment to treble choirs without sacrificing Bernstein's harmonic sophistication. The piece gives singers a genuine Broadway standard to explore, not a dumbed-down adaptation, and its reflective quality makes it a natural fit for choirs seeking meaningful material beyond novelty songs.

Introspective and searching. The piece has the intimate quality of a character alone on stage, grappling with questions of self and purpose. There's vulnerability in the melody and harmonic movement, yet enough musical sophistication to keep singers engaged and audiences listening.

SA choirs looking for repertoire with genuine theatrical substance. This works beautifully for middle or high school treble ensembles, community choirs, or any group wanting to explore Broadway literature beyond the obvious choices.

• Shape the phrase around the emotional question in the title; resist the urge to rush the quieter moments early on, letting the vulnerability breathe.
• Balance upper and lower voices carefully so the harmonies register clearly; Bernstein's chords deserve to be heard, not buried.
• Consider the dramatic arc: this is a character examining their own identity, so invest in the story even in an ensemble setting.

Pair this with other character pieces or story-driven songs for a concert exploring identity and self-discovery. It also works as a showcase for your SA section in a mixed ensemble concert, offering contrast to faster or lighter fare. The four-page length makes it accessible for groups working with limited rehearsal time.

• Singing lyrical Broadway melodic lines with natural phrasing
• Balancing two independent harmonic lines in close harmony
• Interpreting character and emotional subtext through vocal performance
• Reading and performing straightforward choral SA voicing