Singer Instructional for Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 2011

[assdjkhsdfjh34]

I really wanna be in this, but i've never been in choir :/ i've always wanted to though.

[TrevorRocksOn]

I SO want to be in his next Virtual Choir. I am not a singer though and I don't know much about choirs. I've played in concert bands all my life.

[G36n]

Please dear Eric Whitacre , make your music in A=432hz!

Love to all!

[SimplyCecileP]

@G36n smart request! I agree on this one! healing tones in a world virtual choir would be soooooooooo so so awesome.

[SingWithMe2]

Who dislikes an instructional video? It's Eric Whitacre for heavens sake! I think he knows how to sing his own music.

[grettonwatsonp]

This guy is so cool. Such a facility for language and connecting with people. I'm already a raving fan.

[ryang256]

This is such an awesome concept. When is the next one?!?

[divoboy]

This is soooo inspiring. I am writing a Blog about it. Eric, you are the future of music!

[nanomous1]

Sounds like soooo much fun. Going to do another one? How does one get the music, get involved?

And do you play the music so we ear musicians (I can read music some but need to hear it also) can do it?

[nanomous1]

Sounds like soooo much fun. Going to do another one? How does one get the music, get involved?

And do you play the music so we ear musicians (I can read music some but need to hear it also) can do it?

[nanomous1]

Sounds like soooo much fun. Going to do another one? How does one get the music, get involved?

[anotherkittehvideo]

How in thee EFFFF can you dislike this

[colourfulwithaU]

This offers a lot of insight into what makes the piece beautiful. I'm not a singer, but I appreciate this a lot, thank you.

[crackerman28]

Why are so many people who are doing this ignoring his instructions?

[matrix86]

I am so disappointed to have just found out about this. PLEASE do this again next year. Will start saving up for a high def. mic. and high def. webcam IMMEDIATELY so I can be ready for the next one...because you WILL do another one next year :P

[KeleneLalaland]

@matrix86 will be happening this September :D

[lanenorthcutt]

Yeah, how do you get to be a part of this choir? I'm a bass2/baritone and can do either part. I have some of the music already as we have done Lux and have Nox. How do you become part of it?

[brunnerj2010]

I would love to be apart in your choir and I was wondering on how I could.

[ikkinchikkin]

I'm delighted! Only found out about this choir on 8th Jan, got really disappointed... Then read the extension!!! So I recorded and posted mine today! :D

[Silviemi]

Where do I find the score?

Maestro,your italian is fantastic :)

[jolpenrose]

Where do I find the score?

[Tilo504]

I just found out this was happening... I don't think I can get the piece right in a week.. Even if I am just a baritone.. I will try though.. Being a part of this would make this year mean something.. PLEASE do this again in the near future Mr. Whitacre.. I would love to be a part.. Nothing has hit me like your music has in recent memory

[pisse3000]

will you marry me?

[littlewing1953]

@pisse3000 - um, i don't think hila would approve :)

[kgunby]

@CaitlinBorke Okay, maybe not NO vibrato all the time, but just in those times where everyone needs to blend to make those clean chords. In this song, that's a lot of the time. I think it may be safe to use a bit of vibrato in parts of the song where your part is meant to soar out of the woodwork for a bit. Not really sure.

[kgunby]

@CaitlinBorke Yes. Use NO vibrato. This is not a project meant to showcase your abilities as a solo performer. You don't want to detract from the pure, crisp sound of the chords. If you use vibrato, you're going to stick out like a sore thumb. Sure, it doesn't sound as impressive when you're singing it by yourself, but when it all gets put together, it's pure awesomeness.

I want to smack whoever came up with the "chest" and "head" voice nomenclature. Don't sing with either of those voices.

[nightstarskitten]

Where do you find the music. I am in love with this concept and this song.

[stardance61]

were do you get the music? please.

[WorldComposer]

He's giving tips based on the entire score but we only get to see one part. I find it really hard to sing when I can't see what everyone else is doing. I have no idea how I fit with the other vocal parts and where my cues and pick up notes are. Is it possible to get the whole score?

[live2act2]

where do i get the sheet music for this?

do i have to audition?

[jdcc061]

Is it too late to join?

[musiclvr731]

@jdcc061 no.  you just need to record yourself and send it in before January 1st.

[fairyprincess4495]

Where can I find the music for this, that way I can audition???

[ConstanzeWeber]

I notice he didn't give any guidance to the poor sopranos holding that long note at the end, but oh well, will just have to pinch a sneaky one suring the sleeps!!!!

[nanztom]

Oh boy do I have my singing friends on board NOW!! They were blown away with Lux. Like Oh looook there's Nancy etc and OMG you all are fantastic. Well togeather we are . Isn't that the point? Looking forward to doing Sleep. Thanks Eric

[gmailguy101]

YEAHHMEH!

[ryanEstandarte]

I'm so excited to try this one. This will be my first. Yeahmen!!!

[kitalovessm]

I am so ready to do this. Once I'm over my cold, that is. So excited!

[jumpaholic22]

@kitalovessm

oh same here!

[rachellesproul]

I can't wait to give this a shot! :D

[freakystylntime]

Beautiful man.

[46Phantom]

I love the song Lux Aurumque

And now I'm so excited to try and participate

Thanks for the great opportunity XD

[humanproductions]

yoo d man!

[emanspi]

im gonna record this soon

[AmberLeighD]

Thanks Eric! This is so helpful.

I'll be recording my video soon!

Number 3! Woo!

[xtophr]

I'm looking forward to having a crack at it.

[TheClosetJuliet]

I'm so excited! :D Let's do this for real, guys! :D

[02Jonah]

Help me guys and girls, where can I download the alto part for 'Sleep'? After seeing 'Lux' I've just gotta have a go at this. Thanks everyone x

[emanspi]

@02Jonah i can send it to you if u want

[02Jonah]

@emanspi Thank you so much for your offer, sorry this is a late reply, I've been so busy, but I've actually got a copy coming any day now through the post, but I really appreciate the offer. Thanks again x

[jizzle691]

hey



[MrNMertens]

omgomgomg! :):):)

[ladysquier]

hahaa,

i love how he started the choir instructional the same way he started it for lux

i am SO EXCITED to start learning this!

now to get access to a printer...

gonna to get to school extra early tomorrow :)

[SugarbabyLA]

I can not wait to see the finishing product. I'm so ecstatic, I'm making little notes and everything on the score. Just thinking about this makes me squeal with delight lol!

[fatalframe95]

:D This shall be awesome

[janiegirly07]

I can't wait to do this :D

[ThisBeEmily]

I've never done the virtual choir before, and I'm thinking about trying this :D

So what goes on?

How do we get the music, and when is the deadline for submission?

[RNaware]

Mr. Eric, I have had SO much fun listening to Lux Aurumque. I would love to participate in this next one but I have never sung in a choir before even though I can sing (famous last words). I suppose I could try it. I think you are a GREAT composer! Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with everyone!

[Eliemarieee]

I AM SO EXCITED, ERIC.

You have no idea how honored I am to attempt to participate in this.

[OperaLover1989]

yay!

[ninoboy213]

I cant wait to do this!

[amspain]

Hi Eric,

I'm so excited you're doing this again and can't wait to get started. Do you know when the sheet music will be up on the website?

Pax,

Tony

[Metssinger302]

@amspain the sheet music is up on his website right now :)