Eric edward whitacre born january 2, 1970 is an american composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. Eric whitacre orchestra the continuing popularity of eric whitacre s dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. October by eric whitacre 1970 sheet music for concert. Arranged for trumpet quartet by pendleton williams. October eric whitacre partes free download as pdf file. Eric whitacre october eric whitacre guion free download as pdf file. See new and popular eric whitacre songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a. October is a commission that erupted out of a chance meeting in chicago for the 1996 midwest clinic between eric whitacre and brian anderson.
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Based on the guidelines as established by the authors of teaching music through performance in band, october is a grade 5 piece. I first met and worked with eric in 2012, when i was invited to organise the percussion elements of his debut bbc proms concert at londons royal albert hall. The continuing popularity of eric whitacre s dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. This rich serenade is full of beautiful melodies and warm harmonies.
An accomplished composer, conductor and lecturer, eric whitacre b. Brian, a high school band director from fremont, nebraska, knew my work and wanted to commission me, but. I was delighted when eric got in touch to ask if i might arrange some of his choral music for marimba. The purpose of this essay is to examine two selected works by composer eric whitacre. Including popular songs lux aurumque, the marriage, the seal lullaby, and sleep. Print and download in pdf or midi commissioned by the nebraska wind consortium october for brian anderson. Eric whitacre piano accompaniment arranged by lisa edwards moderato semplice, con rubato ca. October composed by eric whitacre arranged by paul lavender the original score is for wind orchestra i myself prefer the string arrangement. The judges at state festival were just like, oh my. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Eric whitacre has 15 books on goodreads with 43 ratings.
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. Equus for satb chorus and orchestra 20112014 full score. Transpose printable composition or download, save orchestra pdf. Bob edwards interviews eric whitacre on radio link 45. Eric whitacre complete a cappella works, 19912001 eric whitacre complete a cappella works, 19912001 brigham young university singers e. Eric whitacre composed october with the intention of evoking a peaceful musical representation of the month he has called his favorite, and the feelings this month evokes for him. Aug 09, 2004 i played october by eric whitacre in the spring 2004 symphonic band at pineville high school in pineville, louisiana. Based on the guidelines as established by the authors of teaching. Eric whitacres musical upbringing did not follow this model. Start now to play the fabulous work by eric whitacre for choir satb. Concert band sheet music book by eric whitacre 1970. This emotive work for divisi choir, based on a translation of a poem b. The continuing popularity of eric whitacres dramatic and evocative music is. Interview with eric whitacre and jack rowland virtual choir support team leader duration.
Feb 09, 2010 october composed by eric whitacre arranged by paul lavender the original score is for wind orchestra i myself prefer the string arrangement. Score and parts concert band sheet music hal leonard. It is dedicated with much love and respect to my publisher, the radiant and elegant ms. October is a contemporary piece for concert band that was written by eric whitacre in 2000. October is arguably his most notable symphonic work, now adapted in this stunning version for strings. Posted on october 1, 2019 by teresa in fort worth, tx. Listen eric whitacre singers at the cathedral of st. This discussion not only presents a model for performancepractice encompassing analytical and stylistic considerations, but also addresses whitacre s compositional processes, attitudes on the wind band, and thoughts on contemporary musicall of which gives some greater insight into his. Eric whitacre began his music career singing in his college choir.
Fall in texas doesnt really start until midoctober most years. Eric whitacre sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. October by eric whitacre biography of composer most twentyfirst century composers of wind music are introduced to the medium as members of public school bands, beginning in elementary or middle school, and continuing through high school and into college. October sheet music for piano download free in pdf or. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site. October by eric whitacre arranged by pendleton williams. Last year, eric whitacre brought his awardwinning u. A formal, historical, and interpretive analysis of equus. See new and popular eric whitacre songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music. Whitacre talks at ted about his background and virtual choir 2. Paul lavender sheet music for orchestra by eric whitacre from sheet music direct. October began at a restaurant in chicago, when i was first introduced to brian anderson. Leonardo dreams of his flying machine eric whitacre. Eric whitacre on wikimusicguide better than wikipedia in this case, including complete works list.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Books by eric whitacre author of eric whitacre collection. I played october by eric whitacre in the spring 2004 symphonic band at pineville high school in pineville, louisiana. October is slow which can be more difficult than a fast pieceand has long chords.
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