October, arranged by vincent ayala feedback is appreciated. The continuing popularity of eric whitacres dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. Conductor guides to three standard works for wind band. Whitacre employs a wide variety of scoring in terms of density. The oboe and euphonium solos in particular create a feeling of intimacy with the listener. This is an important element in both october and lux aurumque. Eric whitacre on wikimusicguide better than wikipedia in this case, including complete works list. Concert band sheet music book by eric whitacre 1970.
Whitacre talks at ted about his background and virtual choir 2. This rich serenade is full of beautiful melodies and warm harmonies. Eric whitacre download free sheet music and scores scorser. The continuing popularity of eric whitacres dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere with his symphonic choral and operatic works. October was premiered on may 14th, 2000, and is dedicated to brian anderson, the man who brought it all together. Choose from eric whitacre sheet music for such popular songs as goodnight moon, the seal lullaby, and alleluia. Arranged for trumpet quartet by pendleton williams. A wild ride from the composer of october and ghost train. Surprise your audience with the brilliant piece by eric whitacre for choir satb. Eric whitacre sheet music free download in pdf or midi on.
Rich sullivan free original sax quartet arrangements. A recurring theme in whitacres music is the aural depiction of light. October is a commission that erupted out of a chance meeting in chicago for the 1996 midwest clinic between eric whitacre and brian anderson. The solos for oboe and baritone add wonderful color to the work as well. Im quite happy with the end result, especially because i feel there just isnt enough lush, beautiful music written for winds. A formal, historical, and interpretive analysis of equus. There are many chamberlike moments to contrast the larger tutti sections in the work.
The seal lullaby sheet music eric whitacre ssa choir. I really hope you enjoy eric whitacres masterpiece. With his symphonic, choral, and operatic works, the continuing p. Bob edwards interviews eric whitacre on radio link 45. Enjoy an unrivalled sheet music experience for ipadsheet music viewer, score library and music store all in one app. October is arguably his most notable symphonic work now adapt. 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.
With his symphonic, choral, and operatic works, the continuing p j. Transpose printable composition or download, save orchestra pdf. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Animal crackers 3 poems by ogden nash a boy and a girl poem by octavio paz cloudburst poem by octavio paz five hebrew love songs poem by hila plitmann her sacred spirit soars poem by charles anthony silvestri. Joby burgess marimba 2 eric whitacre the moon is hiding in her hair from the city and the sea eric whitacre sleep, my child from paradise lost. Eric whitacre piano accompaniment arranged by lisa edwards moderato semplice, con rubato ca.
October is arguably his most notable symphonic work, now adapted in this stunning version for strings. This is performed by the north texas wind symphony and displays a vast amount of musicianship. Arranged it back in high school and have been performing it in various groups ever since. Eric edward whitacre born january 2, 1970 is an american composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. The continuing popularity of eric whitacre s dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere with his symphonic choral and operatic works. As expected, whitacre manipulates tone color frequently in october. Print and download in pdf or midi commissioned by the nebraska wind consortium october for brian anderson. 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. October eric whitacre partes free download as pdf file. I played october by eric whitacre in the spring 2004 symphonic band at pineville high school in pineville, louisiana. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site. Equus for satb chorus and orchestra 20112014 full score.
The purpose of this essay is to examine two selected works by composer eric whitacre. October sheet music for flute, clarinet, oboe, alto. I got permission to arrange this under the condition that it. Something about the crisp autumn air and the subtle changes in light always make me a little sentimental, and as i started to sketch i felt the same quiet beauty in. This discussion not only presents a model for performancepractice encompassing analytical and stylistic considerations, but also addresses whitacres compositional processes, attitudes on the wind band, and thoughts on contemporary musicall of which gives some greater insight into his. October by eric whitacre 1970 sheet music for concert. See new and popular eric whitacre songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music.
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