The Rhapsody Project, of which Eric is honored to be an ambassador, has just launched a new app as part of their hospital patient rehabilitation programme. This app aims to motivate patients in their rehabilitation through visual art and music.
The... continued
Submissions for our first-ever Virtual Youth Choir have now closed having received an overwhelming 2292 videos from singers representing 80 countries across the globe. Over 6,500 singers aged 18... continued
The choral parts for Equus are now available for performance from MusicSales.
At the Midwest Band and Orchestra convention in 1996, Gary Green approached me about a possible commission for his wind ensemble at the University of Miami. I... continued
Next Tuesday, June 10, Eric will take to the stage with the incredible BBC Singers for a sold-out performance at Milton Court Concert Hall, London. He will be joined on stage by the illustrious a... continued
With only 5 days before the submission deadline for the Virtual Youth Choir, we have over 5,000 sign ups from 88 countries. Video submissions are increasing hourly and we already have nearly 700 singers representing 38 countries.
View the VYC map to see if your country is already represented.
On June 13th, Eric will be joined by poet and historian, Charles Anthony Silvestri & Philedelpia-based choir, The Crossing, for a free event on the Millennium Stage of the Kennedy Center.... continued
Join Eric and singers from around the world to create a special Virtual Youth Choir film to be premiered during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games as part of a unique partnership with UNICEF, the world’s leading... continued
Eric is honored to have been invited to perform at the Templeton Prize Ceremony for the second year running. He will take to the stage with the Eric Whitacre Singers and special guest, Laura Mvula,... continued
In celebration of Flag Day and the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner, Eric will take part in “Raise it Up!” in association with the Smithsonian Museum. On June 14th, he will conduct a 500-person choir in a performance of “America... continued
Whilst Eric was in Minneapolis last week, he spoke to Brian Newman of MPR about choral music and creating a community via the internet. Some clips are available via the MPR Choral Stream YouTube channel.
What does the chord cluster mean to you?
What is the role of the choir in creating community?
Join Eric for an evening of Conversation, Questions at Answers at UCLA on Tuesday 15th April at 6:30pm.
In association with the Choral Excellence Association and the Herb Alpert School of Music, Eric will be giving a short talk... continued
Prior to his week-long residency with the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale, Eric spoke to the Minneapolis Star Tribune about his inspiration and upcoming performances.
Eric will take to the stage of Orchestra Hall... continued
Eric’s concert with the Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale will be broadcast live on Minnesota Public Radio on Friday 11th April at 8pm. For more information and to find a station visit the MPR... continued
Eric has begun rehearsals for Reimagine at Union Chapel on Monday 24th March. Yesterday he was joined by the wonderful Laura Mvula, Marius Beck, Ksenija Sidorova and Joby Burgess, as well as the Eric Whitacre Singers, to work... continued
Eric visited the BBC Radio 3 pop up studio at the Southbank Centre, London, for an interview alongside Laura Mvula with Sean Rafferty of BBC Radio 3’s In Tune. Eric and Laura talked about their ongoing collaboration and the... continued
An interactive transcription of Eric’s 2011 TED Talk, “A Virtual Choir 2,000 Voices Strong” is available online in 36 different languages.
The transcription is available on the TED website.
