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  • New Sheet Music Available
    New Sheet Music Available

    Two of Whitacre's latest works for chorus, "Alleluia" and "Oculi Omnium" are available now through Chester Music.

  • Water Night - Out Now
    Water Night - Out Now

    Debuts at No.1 in the US iTunes and Billboard classical charts; order a signed copy of Water Night from the online webstore.

  • Soaring Leap
    Soaring Leap

    A dynamic, one-day workshop for singers, conductors and composers with Eric Whitacre. Next up: London, UK on June 24th.

  • Goodnight Moon Consortium
    Goodnight Moon Consortium

    Join us and become a Consortium member and commissioner of the Mixed Chorus and Piano version of Goodnight Moon.

  • The 54th Grammys Winner
    The 54th Grammys Winner

    Eric received a Grammy Award for his Light & Gold album. Watch the video of his acceptance speech. CHOIR GEEKS OF THE WORLD UNITE!

  • Virtual Choir 3: Water Night
    Virtual Choir 3: Water Night

    3746 videos from 73 countries! Launched April 2nd, live webcast available to watch, installation at Titanic Belfast on April 14th.

  • Top 10 Albums with B&W
    Top 10 Albums with B&W

    Eric Whitacre announces his Top 10 albums to listen to through headphones. Click here to see his choices.

  • TED 2011
    TED 2011

    In March 2011 Eric was a guest speaker at the TED Conference in Long Beach. Watch Eric's TED Talk.

  • Choir Geeks of the World UNITE!
    Choir Geeks of the World UNITE!

    A range of t-shirts in various fits and sizes, 150 signed CD's available for pre-order, and more - merch now available from the official webstores!

  • The Ancient Question
    The Ancient Question

    Praised for its vocal beauty, "The Ancient Question, A voyage through Jewish Songs" is the debut album by Grammy Award winning soprano, Hila Plitmann.

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In The News>Press Releases

  • Abbey Road Anthem Competition March 2011 – Press Release (March 16, 2011)
  • Eric Whitacre Second Life November 2010 – Press Release (November 30, 2010)
  • Light and Gold October 2010 – Launch Release (October 30, 2010)
  • Press Association September 2010 – Online Choir Going For A Record (September 30, 2010)
  • Union Chapel August 2010 – Listing Release (August 30, 2010)
  • Decca Signs US Composer Eric Whitacre (July 30, 2010)
  • Paradise Lost NY June 2010 – Press Release (June 30, 2010)

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Eric's Event Calendar

  • May19

    Linked Music on Sirius XM Pops

    Sirius XM Pops (channel 75)

  • May19

    In Conversation: Eric Whitacre and David Skinner

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • Jun24

    Soaring Leap, London: A Full Day Workshop and Reading Session with Eric, Soprano Elin Manahan Thomas, and Poet Charles Anthony Silvestri

    London, United Kingdom

  • Jul05

    Eton Choral Course

    Windsor, United Kingdom

  • Aug29

    Proms Concert in the Royal Albert Hall

    London, United Kingdom

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