The judges at state festival were just like, oh my. Eric whitacre is one of the most popular composers living today, as his over 45,000 facebook fans will attest. He has also served as a guest conductor for ensembles throughout europe, asia, australia and the americas. September 28, 2006 tom schnabel is in love with the work of choral composer eric whitacre. The impossible magnitude of our universe is a unique film and musical experience inspired by one of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. Stream october by eric whitacre by simplynieves from desktop or your mobile device. In a moving and madly viral video last year, composer eric whitacre led a virtual choir of singers from around the world.
Print and download choral sheet music for alleluia composed by eric whitacre arranged for satb choir a cappella in db major. October by ericwhitacre eric whitacre free listening on. Eric whitacre walked into his first unlv music class as a pop musician who couldnt read music. He left for juilliard and a career in classical music thats garnered grammy nominations and a devoted fan base among the myspace generation. Singers record and upload their videos from locations all over the world. Eric edward whitacre born january 2, 1970 is an american composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. Brian, a high school band director from fremont, nebraska, knew my work and wanted to commission me, but couldnt find the finances. For eric whitacre, this piece is actually considered easy. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Choose from eric whitacre sheet music for such popular songs as goodnight moon, the seal lullaby, and a boy and a girl. For a modern composer, whitacres choral music is surprisingly. The continuing popularity of eric whitacre s dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. In addition, he has composed works for orchestra and an opera, paradise lost. Paul lavender sheet music for orchestra by eric whitacre from sheet music direct. This year we have decided to play sleep and we are going to have the choir singing with us in the background at our spring gala. The ep is out today and the sheet music is available through hal leonard. October is a contemporary piece for concert band that was written by eric whitacre in 2000. Whitacre has an original approach to vocal music and has taken advantage of the internet to create virtual choirs. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Eric whitacre born 2 january 1970 in reno, nv is an american composer of choral, wind band and electronic music. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. With his symphonic, choral, and operatic works, the continuing popularity of eric whitacre s dramatic.
October is slow which can be more difficult than a fast pieceand has long chords. Eric whitacre choir is available to download or order via our bespoke hard drive service. I really hope you enjoy eric whitacre s masterpiece. The full piece premiered a few weeks later yes, on youtube. Download and buy printable sheet music online at jw pepper. Eric whitacre s a cappella choral works appear on this marvelous recording released in 2002.
Couples therapy with eric whitacre and hila plitmann cs music. Soprano hila plitmann is a soughtafter new music specialist who recently added a grammy award to her long list of credits and accomplishments. Aug 09, 2004 i played october by eric whitacre in the spring 2004 symphonic band at pineville high school in pineville, louisiana. It seemed the perfect fit for the music of my wind symphony work october, which to me is a simple and humble meditation on the glory of autumn. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site. This is performed by the north texas wind symphony and displays a vast amount of musicianship. Conductor guides to three standard works for wind band. If you have unlimited data and a fast connection, its certainly possible to download, but if youre not sure, we would recommend using our bespoke hard drive service to save your download burden. This rich serenade is full of beautiful melodies and warm harmonies. With his symphonic, choral, and operatic works, the continuing popularity of eric whitacre s dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert. Percussionist joby burgess has released an ep of marimba quartet arrangements of some of eric s works.
Many of erics most beloved works are published by walton music. Based on the guidelines as established by the authors of teaching music through performance in band, october is a. Find eric whitacre composition information on allmusic. I played this three years ago and its probably the funnest peice ive played. Seven of eric whitacres extraordinary a cappella choral compositions are. Print and download in pdf or midi commissioned by the nebraska wind consortium october for brian anderson. High quality eric whitacre sheet music to download. Find eric whitacre discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The virtual choir is a global phenomenon, creating a usergenerated choir that brings together singers from around the world and their love of music in a new way through the use of technology. October by ericwhitacre eric whitacre free listening. The most difficult aspect of the piece is tone quality and breath support. October began at a restaurant in chicago, when i was first introduced to brian anderson.
With his symphonic, choral, and operatic works, the continuing popularity of eric whitacre s dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere. October is arguably his most notable symphonic work, now adapted in this stunning version for strings. Eric has received an honorary patronage from trinity college philosophical society, dublin, and was awarded alumnus of the year 2012 by the university of las vegas. We index the freeto download classical mp3s on the internet. October by eric whitacre by simplynieves simply nieves. Arranged for trumpet quartet by pendleton williams. Glow by ericwhitacre eric whitacre free listening on. Based on the guidelines as established by the authors of teaching music through performance in band, october is a grade 5 piece. Whitacre is that rare thing, a modern composer who is both popular and original the daily telegraph, london eric has inspired millions as composer, conductor, innovator, broadcaster and charismat. Eric whitacre choir is spitfires february highlight meaning you have just a few days left to receive a 30% discount when you buy the full library. Quotations by eric whitacre, american composer, born january 2, 1970. Eric whitacre sheet music to download top quality pdfs.
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If youd like to check it out, you can download the labs version for free. Whitacres way news center university of nevada, las vegas. He talks through the creative challenges of making music powered by youtube, and unveils the first 2 minutes of his new work, sleep, with a video choir of 2,052. He has also written a large number of wind band compositions and some electronic music. Stream october eric whitacre sax quartet by rsull214 from desktop or your mobile device. October, one of his most notable symphonic works, is now adapted in this stunning version for strings. Eric whitacre is currently composer in residence at cambridge university sidney sussex college, uk. Cloudburst whitacre sheet music for voice download. October eric whitacre conducts by eric whitacre on eric whitacre.
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