Emily Crocker

Emily Holt Crocker taught public school music at all levels for 15 years in Texas. In 1989, she

joined Hal Leonard, becoming VP of Choral Publications in 2000, and retiring in 2017 after 29

years. She was founder/director of the Milwaukee Children’s Choir from 1994-2009 and named

Director Emeritus in 2019 and was founder/director of the Vocal Arts Academy of Milwaukee

from 2009-2015. As a composer, Ms. Crocker’s works have been performed worldwide, and she

is well known for her work in developing choral instructional materials. She now resides in Fort

Worth, Texas where she composes and is a supporter of the arts.