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Note from Composer
Sing Gently is the newest work from Eric written especially for Virtual Choir 6.
Ten years ago we created the Virtual Choir with a simple question: is it possible to make beautiful music together, no matter how far apart we are? After multiple virtual choir projects featuring over 20,000 singers from 124 different countries, the answer is a resounding yes.
We continue the journey with a new piece I’ve written especially for the Virtual Choir during these challenging times, Sing Gently. Come join us and let us once again make beautiful music together.
– Eric Whitacre
The Text
May we sing together, always.
May our voice be soft.
May our singing be music for others
and may it keep others aloft.
Sing gently, always.
Sing gently as one.
May we stand together, always.
May our voice be strong.
May we hear the singing and
May we always sing along.
Sing gently, always.
Sing gently as one.
– Eric Whitacre
Duration
3.5 minutes
Year of Composition
2020
Licensing
Purchase
US: J.W. Pepper
UK: MusicRoom
World: Music Shop Europe
Digital: SheetMusicDirect
SSA & Piano
Note from Composer
Sing Gently was written by Eric during the COVID-19 pandemic especially for Virtual Choir 6.
Ten years ago we created the Virtual Choir with a simple question: is it possible to make beautiful music together, no matter how far apart we are? After multiple virtual choir projects featuring over 20,000 singers from 124 different countries, the answer is a resounding yes.
We continue the journey with a new piece I’ve written especially for the Virtual Choir during these challenging times, Sing Gently.
– Eric Whitacre
The Text
May we sing together, always.
May our voice be soft.
May our singing be music for others
and may it keep others aloft.
Sing gently, always.
Sing gently as one.
May we stand together, always.
May our voice be strong.
May we hear the singing and
May we always sing along.
Sing gently, always.
Sing gently as one.
– Eric Whitacre
Duration
3.5 minutes
Year of Composition
2021
Licensing
Purchase
US: J.W. Pepper
TTB & Piano
Note from Composer
Sing Gently was written by Eric during the COVID-19 pandemic especially for Virtual Choir 6.
Ten years ago we created the Virtual Choir with a simple question: is it possible to make beautiful music together, no matter how far apart we are? After multiple virtual choir projects featuring over 20,000 singers from 124 different countries, the answer is a resounding yes.
We continue the journey with a new piece I’ve written especially for the Virtual Choir during these challenging times, Sing Gently.
– Eric Whitacre
The Text
May we sing together, always.
May our voice be soft.
May our singing be music for others
and may it keep others aloft.
Sing gently, always.
Sing gently as one.
May we stand together, always.
May our voice be strong.
May we hear the singing and
May we always sing along.
Sing gently, always.
Sing gently as one.
– Eric Whitacre
Duration
3.5 minutes
Year of Composition
2021
Licensing
String Quartet & Piano
Note from Composer
Sing Gently is the newest work from Eric written especially for Virtual Choir 6.
Ten years ago we created the Virtual Choir with a simple question: is it possible to make beautiful music together, no matter how far apart we are? After multiple virtual choir projects featuring over 20,000 singers from 124 different countries, the answer is a resounding yes.
We continue the journey with a new piece I’ve written especially for the Virtual Choir during these challenging times, Sing Gently. Come join us and let us once again make beautiful music together.
– Eric Whitacre
The arrangement for String Quartet & Piano was originally written to soundtrack the Virtual Choir 6 credits.
Instrumentation
Violins x 2
Viola
Cello
Piano
Duration
3.5 minutes
Year of Composition
2020
Licensing
Purchase
US: Hal Leonard
UK: Musicroom
Flex Band
Note from Composer
Arranged by Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant
Ten years ago we created the Virtual Choir with a simple question: is it possible to make beautiful music together, no matter how far apart we are? After multiple virtual choir projects featuring over 20,000 singers from 124 different countries, the answer is a resounding yes.
For Virtual Choir 6, we continued with a new piece I wrote especially for the Virtual Choir during the pandemic, “Sing Gently”.
It’s amazing to think that the Virtual Choir started as a simple experiment some ten years ago. We have all known its special purpose over that decade – joining people from around the world through music – and it has brought us particular comfort this year.
All of which is the reason I am so excited to release this beautiful arrangement by Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant. My hope is that it will allow instrumentalists at all levels a chance to play it during these strange and difficult times.
Instrumentation
Part 1
Flute/Oboe
Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet
Eb Alto Saxophone
Violin
Part 2
Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet
Eb Alto Saxophone
Violin
Part 3
Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet
Eb Alto Saxophone
Eb Alto Clarinet
F Horn
Violin
Viola
Part 4
Bb Tenor Sax/Baritone T.C.
F Horn
Trombone
Cello/Bassoon/Trombone/Baritone B.C.
Part 5
Bb Bass Clarinet/Baritone T.C.
Eb Baritone Saxophone
Cello/Bassoon/Trombone/Baritone B.C.
Tuba/String Bass
Vibraphone (optional)
Piano (mandatory but an audio track is available)
Duration
3.5 minutes
Year of Composition
2020
Licensing
Purchase
US: Hal Leonard
Digital: Sheet Music Direct
Solo Guitar
Note from Composer
“I was first introduced to Eric Whitacre’s music on my wedding day. As a surprise gift This Marriage was sung during the ceremony. I was immediately taken aback by the sheer beauty of sound that melded so flawlessly with the wonderful words of the poet Rumi. Sometime later I attempted a guitar transcription of This Marriage and was rather amazed that it was not only possible to play it verbatim, but that the music also maintained its integrity without the words. Having received an enthusiastic endorsement for the guitar arrangement from Eric, he suggested three other titles to transcribe: Goodnight Moon, The Seal Lullaby and Sing Gently. I am very proud to present these four arrangements which are a welcome addition to the guitar’s concert repertoire.” – Gerard Cousins
Duration
3.5 minutes
Year of Composition
2020
Licensing
Purchase
Digital: Sheet Music Direct
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