Sleep eric whitacre the eric whitacre singers youtube. Eric whitacre to debut sleep with 2,052 voice virtual choir. His compositions rank among the most popular and frequently performed of the early 2lst century, their reach broadened since 2010 by the extraordinary success of his online virtual choir project. Whitacre shares some thoughts about the communal power of a choir and about chord clusters. In october 2000, the 16voice austin, texas choral ensemble austin prochorus made the debut performance of an eightpart choral work ssaattbb by composer eric whitacre, a setting of the 1923 robert frost poem stopping by woods on a snowy evening. This expressive, lush choral work by eric whitacre combines an enigmatic text and expansive chordal harmonies into a sublime musical statement of release and quiet resolve.
Do you have any questions or requests about eric whitacres music repertoire, eric whitacre in general, or just a comment about this page. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site. Eric whitacre sleep, my child ssattbb choir a cappella. The socalled whitacre chord uses a suspended second often a ninth over a iv chord for those who dont study theory, think the amen chord with an extra note to make it sound mildly dissonant. Eric whitacre has inspired millions as composer, conductor, innovator, broadcaster and charismatic public speaker. Start now to play the fabulous work by eric whitacre for choir satb. With a text by celebrated american poet charles anthony silvestri, it is a particularly moving perspective on the journey into sleep and, finally, to dream. Can someone explain what eric whitacre does in his music. I love how it sounds, but have no clue what is happening at the core of the theory. 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. Often that is achieved by a simple stacking of the overtone series, sometimes with an added note toward the top to help it ping. Eric whitacre is what you might call a modernchoralpop composer, and i mean that in the best possible way.
A guide to rehearsal and performance eric whitacressleep russell cowieson sleep, originally an a cappella choral piece composed in 2000, was commissioned by the big east conference band directors association whose many members are to be found printed in the score. In october 2000, the 16voice austin, texas choral ensemble austin prochorus made the debut performance of an. Situation chance of dozing sitting and reading 0 none 1 slight 2 moderate 3 high watching tv 0 none 1 slight 2 moderate 3 high. A 60 page study guide will be delivered to your email inbox as a secure. The official launch took place at paley center for media in new york. Stream tracks and playlists from ericwhitacre on your desktop or mobile device. The 2011 virtual choir video features 2052 performances of sleep from 1752 singers in 58 countries, individually recorded and uploaded to youtube between september 2010 and january 2011.
Featuring erics composition sleep, virtual choir 2 was released in april 2011 and was met with a staggering response, incorporating 2052 videos from 58 countries and from all walks of life, including 9 year olds to senior citizens. Sleep sheet music eric whitacre walton choral, satb. From composer eric whitacre comes a brand new work, the lush and achingly beautiful sleep. Whitacre talks at ted about his background and virtual choir 2.
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Sleep by eric whitacre 1970 octavo sheet music for. I got goose bumps the first time i saw the virtual choir performance that eric whitacre put together of his lux aurumque last year. If there are noises in the night, a frightening shadow, flickering light, then i surrender unto sleep, where clouds of dream give second sight, what dreams may come, both dark and deep, of flying wings and soaring leap as i surrender unto sleep, as i surrender unto sleep. The 2011 virtual choir video features 2052 performances of sleep from 1752 singers. Addedtone sonorities in the choral music of eric whitacre. September 28, 2006 tom schnabel is in love with the work of choral composer eric whitacre. Eric edward whitacre born january 2, 1970 is an american composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. In 2006, a full collection of his a cappella music, cloudburst and other choral works, was released on the renowned british label hyperion records. Made up of a virtual choir of 2,052 from 58 countries, sleep will debut via live stream on thursday, april 7, 2011. Sleep by eric whitacre august, 2014 griffin woodworth eric whitacre is best known for his groundbreaking virtual choir projects, which have brought together thousands of singers from countries across the globe using social media and online video sharing to perform pieces that explore themes of connectivity and.
Please understand i am a huge whitacre fan so it pains me to give only 4 stars here. Eric whitacre on wikimusicguide better than wikipedia in this case, including complete works list. Eric whitacre october alleluia for mallet quartet arr. Eric whitacre is one of the mostperformed composers of his generation.
Commissioned by the big east consortium, this haunting chorale begins softly and slowly blossoms to a powerful climax. Eric whitacre, one of the most performed composers of his generation, is back with a larger, even more ambitious work. Obrasso verlag ag obrassoverlag ag 014537 switzerlal. Just as the eric whitacre singers move me to tears wham.
Can someone explain the music theory behind eric whitacre. Sleep, my child eric whitacre commissioned by chanticleer solo soprano i solo soprano ii soprano alto tenor bass piano for rehearsal only g eeee e 00 0 g eeee e 00 0 g eeee e close fluidly to n or m when p n you dream, m g eeeee mp whenyou dream of par disea and the par a dise it 3 3 g i eeee e when p n you dream, m g i eeee e. Sleep sheet music eric whitacre walton choral, satb dv a cappella on. May 25, 2009 eric whitacres music is known for a few motifs. Sitvestri satb divisi, unaccompanied whitacre anniversary. Eric whitacre conducts the minnesota orchestra the current. Please tell me theres a system and that its not just randomlucky creativity. Bob edwards interviews eric whitacre on radio link 45. While the voice range is accessible, sleep requires a big enough choir to handle the divisi passages. Eric whitacre sleep score analysis download or read online ebook eric whitacre sleep score analysis in pdf download and print eric whitacre sheet music scores. Eric whitacre sheet music to download top quality pdfs.
A presentation and listening guide to eric whitacre s sleep, focusing on the lyric. Eric whitacre to debut sleep with 2,052 voice virtual choir on april 7. For a modern composer, whitacres choral music is surprisingly. Score without dynamics, only notes, enhanced version tnx dan. Whitacre s first recording, the music of eric whitacre, was named by the american record guide as one of the top ten classical albums of 1997. Labs choir features everchanging choral samples, created by combining three evolutions from this epic vocal encyclopaedia the textures weave in and out of each other and. From the composer of the much performed cloudburst, here is a new collaboration between eric whitacre and poet charles anthony silvestri, drawing on the mystical moment between awareness and sleep. Eric whitacre does new virtual performance of sleep. This thesis is brought to you for free and open access by washington university open scholarship.
Does anyone know about the analysis eric whitacres music. It is a reasonably priced, removable intraoral appliance created for noninvasive treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea osa. He studied composition at the university of nevada, las vegas and the juilliard school with notable composers including john corigliano and david diamond his choral works and band works have rapidly become accepted in the repertoire due to their strong appeal to audiences. Eric whitacre this marriage youtube the kings singers. If you watch the video on either of these, he says how hes overwhelmed with fan mail. Born in 1970, he studied composition at the university of nevada, las vegas and the juilliard school with notable composers including john corigliano and david diamond. Eric whitacre to debut sleep with 2,052 voice virtual.
That video went viral in a big way and as a result of that success whitacre has been working on another project, this. Can also be performed with optional satb chorus, with original text by celebrated american poet charles anthony silvestri. Eric whitacre has recently begun his tenure as the appointed composerinresidence for the pacific chorale in califomia, choral works by eric whitacre. Can someone explain to me the chord voicings that eric. Eric whitacre is best known for his groundbreaking virtual choir projects, which have brought together thousands of singers from countries across the globe using social media and online video sharing to perform pieces that explore. Eric whitacre born 2 january 1970 in reno, nv is an american composer of choral, wind band and electronic music. Please, post your thoughts in the field below, our community members and supervisors will be happy to get back to you right away. G and youll grow, come to know, all the shad and joyows that it brings.
Sleep by eric whitacre 1970 sheet music for concert. In june 2017, we sampled the exceptional eric whitacre singers at air studios, london, to create our first ever choir library, curated and conducted by eric whitacre. I cant say that i know a lot about the analysis of eric whitacres music, but i can tell you that we have been using his pieces at highschool level choir festivals recently. Cloudburst whitacre sheet music for voice download. A cappella this expressive, lush choral work by eric whitacre combines an enigmatic text and expansive chordal harmonies into a sublime musical statement of release and quiet resolve. Sleep is a work for a cappella chorus composed by eric whitacre with lyrics by poet charles anthony silvestri. Published by carpe ranam and distributed by hal leonard, it was. After listening to a lot of his stuff, he seems to use a lot of dissonance and surprising progressions. Joby burgess marimba 2 eric whitacre the moon is hiding in her hair from the city and the sea eric whitacre sleep, my child from paradise lost. He has also served as a guest conductor for ensembles throughout europe, asia, australia and the americas. This is a glorious cd but the mood gets broken by equus cut 2 and goodnight moon cut 7. Sleep eric whitacre satb study version sheet music for. That video went viral in a big way and as a result of that success whitacre has been working on another project, this time with his incredibly popular work, sleep.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. While some modern composers seem to write with the dual purpose of making the music incredibly complex and entirely unlistenable, whitacre picks his spots perfectly, using dissonance to make his cadences all the more satisfying. Addedtone sonorities in the choral music of eric whitacre angela hall follow this and additional works at. Eric whitacre the seal lullaby album version w lyrics duration. Initial takers will be choral singers already swept away by the american whitacres glowing harmonies and generous melodies.
A presentation and listening guide to eric whitacres sleep, focusing on the lyric. While some modern composers seem to write with the dual purpose of making the music incredibly complex and entirely unlistenable, whitacre picks his spots perfectly, using dissonance to make his. His choral works and band works have rapidly become accepted in the repertoire due to their strong appeal to. With a text by celebrated american poet charles anthony silvestri, it is a particularly moving perspective on the. Minnesotans love choral music, and so the nights program featuring one of the worlds foremost living choral composers, eric whitacre, has piqued local interest. In our catalog, you can find eric whitacre sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar and almost any other instrument. Eric whitacre sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. Hi there, ive been listening to eric whitacre for a while and always wondered about his chord structures. He studied composition at the university of nevada, las vegas and the juilliard school with notable composers including john corigliano and david diamond. See new and popular eric whitacre songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music. Mohr treats many patients suffering from sleep apnea with the ema elastic mandibular advancement custom appliance. I think what you are responding to is that open, shimmery sound. It has been accepted for inclusion in all theses and.