When I had my first experiences of choral singing, the dissonance of those close harmonies was so exquisite that I would giggle or I would tear up, and I felt it in a physical way. Eric Whitacre choralclosedissonance Change image and share on social
When I went to college at the University of Nevada back in Las Vegas, I got tricked into singing in choir. The first thing we did was the Mozart 'Requiem.' That was the piece that changed my life overnight. Eric Whitacre backchangechoir share on social
Many composers use software to write music - programs like Finale or Sibelius. There are also recording programs. I should say I'm still very old-fashioned, I still use pencil and paper. But almost every composer I know does it the 'new way.' Eric Whitacre composerfashionfinale share on social
The virtual choir would never replace live music or a real choir, but the same sort of focus and intent and esprit de corps is evident in both, and at the end of the day it seems to me a genuine artistic expression. Eric Whitacre artisticchoircorps share on social
I can't write music unless I'm deeply connected to it and that connection almost always comes from some experience that I have had or am having. Eric Whitacre connectconnectiondeeply Change image and share on social
I happen to be one of the people who believe that the Internet is a force of good, and I'm very optimistic about it. Eric Whitacre forcegoodhappen Change image and share on social
I don't know if it is a spiritual, physiological or psychological phenomenon, but I believe now more than ever that singing is a universal, built-in mechanism designed to cultivate empathy and compassion. Eric Whitacre buildcompassioncultivate share on social
Since I first fell in love with choral music when I was 18 and began composing at 21, I've been listening to these recordings of British choirs. I just fell in love with that sound - that pure, clean, pristine sound - and I think it's probably been the biggest influence on my sound. Eric Whitacre beginbigbritish share on social
To have a live choir there on the stage and then these singers from different countries signing with us in real time through Skype, it's as if there aren't borders anymore. Eric Whitacre anymoreborderchoir Change image and share on social
I don't feel like I'm an artist with a capital 'A.' Eric Whitacre artistcapitalfeel Change image and share on social
