This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. Her sacred spirit soars music catalog eric whitacre. Sleep by eric whitacre chords, melody, and music theory. Commissioned by the big east consortium, this haunting chorale begins softly and slowly blossoms to a powerful climax. 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 on wikimusicguide better than wikipedia in this case, including complete works list. Can also be performed with optional satb chorus, with original text by celebrated american poet charles anthony silvestri. Tried using my new condenser mics for that stereo field.
Sleep by eric whitacre arranged for brass choir by. Brian, a high school band director from fremont, nebraska, knew my work and wanted to commission me, but couldnt find the finances. Eric whitacre born 2 january 1970 in reno, nv is an american composer of choral, wind band and electronic music. This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mothe. Chords, melody, and music theory analysis of sleep by eric whitacre. His choral works and band works have rapidly become accepted in the repertoire due to their strong appeal. Eric whitacre is one of the mostperformed composers of his generation. 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. Sleep by eric whitacre 1970 sheet music for concert. I n welltuned chants and chords of countless choirs l ives ever her immortal shadowed source. From composer eric whitacre comes a brand new work, the lush and. Eric whitacre a rehearsal last week with the fantastic. Download and buy printable sheet music online at jw pepper.
Eric whitacre sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. October began at a restaurant in chicago, when i was first introduced to brian anderson. Books by eric whitacre author of eric whitacre collection. Written by eric whitacre arranged by me live version will hopefully be performed within the next year or so with the newton south symphony. Eric whitacre virtual choir 5, deep field facebook. Cloudburst whitacre sheet music for voice download. Setting this text was such a lonely experience, and even now just writing these words i am moved to tears. Sleep eric whitacre the eric whitacre singers youtube. Eric whitacre, eric whitacre singers licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of decca umo. Bob edwards interviews eric whitacre on radio link 45. Sleep my child comes from eric whitacre s work for musical theater paradise lost. Eric whitacre rehearsal in portland oregon yesterday. Eric whitacre spent the afternoon making music with over.
Sleep is a work for a cappella chorus composed by eric whitacre with lyrics by poet charles anthony silvestri. Commissioned by the big east consortium, this haunting chorale. For years the american choir chanticleer and i have been looking for something on which we could collaborate, and an arrangement of sleep my child was the project we finally. 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. Ill be conducting deep field tonight and tomorrow in miami what a thrill to make music with these young musicians. The evening hangs beneath the moon, a silver thread on darkened dune. 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. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site. From composer eric whitacre comes a brand new work, the lush and achingly beautiful sleep. The music of eric whitacre eric whitacre, composerconductor kelly yuchieh lin, piano distinguished concerts singers international program to be introduced from the stage john staffordsmith, arr. H er sacred spirit soars oer gilded spires, a nd breathes into creative fires a force. A nd yet, a lonely few are laurelcrowned, i n whose sweet words her inspiration shows, r evealing insights deep and thoughts profound.
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Eric edward whitacre born january 2, 1970 is an american composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. Stream sleep by eric whitacre arranged for brass choir by amanda holley music from desktop or your mobile device. University of michigan symphony band sleep 2002 eric whitacre michael haithcock, conductor march 11, 2016 hill auditorium university of michigan ann arbor, mi. 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. Eric whitacre home is the third movement of the sacred. 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. If i remember correctly i didnt immediately hear back from him, and i just assumed the gig would never materialize.
In the show it appears midway through act ii and is performed by three angels two sopranos and a mezzo. This was performed by the heliotrope wind symphony and it is from their cd. Eric whitacre has inspired millions as composer, conductor, innovator, broadcaster and charismatic public speaker. Sleep my child is a piece from my work for music theater paradise lost. Ascap, adrev publishing, emi music publishing, latinautor, and 8 music rights societies.
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