Eric Whitacre speaks with Nikea Randolph about his latest release, Home, now out on Decca Records.

Eric Whitacre Home Interview

Deep Field, by Eric Whitacre. Performed by the Four State Symphonic Winds on 2/19/2023, under the direction of Dr. Andrew Chybowski.

Deep Field

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Repertoire:
"Make Your Own Kind of Music" — Cass Elliot
"The School for Scandal" — Samuel Barber
"Hurt" — Johnny Cash, Eric Whitacre & Trent Reznor
"Paint it Black" — The Rolling Stones

Battery by Taha Ahmed

Commissioned by the Paetow High School Marching Band (Paetow, TX)

Downward Spiral

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Repertoire:
"Flameheart" — Two Steps from Hell
"Equus" — Eric Whitacre
"Ashes" — Celine Dion
"Kingfishers Catch Fire" — John Mackey
"Rise" — Katy Perry

Percussion by Cole Williams
Sound design by Bryson Teel

Commissioned by the Rockwood Summit High School Marching Band (Fenton, MO)

From the Ashes

This is a competitive marching band arrangement of "Sleep" by Eric Whitacre, as featured in our show Sweet Dreams. 

If you enjoyed it, you can check out Sweet Dreams on our website and view a sample score here: https://jeffchambersmusic.net/marching-band/sweet-dreams

Email info@jeffchambersmusic.net for sample scores or to purchase

Visit our website at www.jeffchambersmusic.net to see out full catalog of marching band, indoor winds, and indoor percussion music

Sleep (Eric Whitacre) (Marching Band Arrangement)

Musical setting composed by Eric Whitacre, including fragments of the arrangement by Simon Parkin. Recorded by Kat

I am pregnant with my first child! This is dedicated to my little boy.

The Seal Lullaby - 2024

Deeply moving song. I love Johnny Cash's version and Eric Whitacre's choral cover. This is a raw version I recorded at the piano to try out a new recording setup! (Added a bit of reverb to add a bit of space to the recording.)

Photo by my wife Gwynnifer (the flower and the photograph!)

"Hurt" - Cover by Patrick Williams (Voice & Piano)

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Repertoire:
"Hypnotic Fireflies" — Brian Balmages
"Firefly" — Nathan Daughtrey
"Glow" — Eric Whitacre
"Fireflies" — Owl City
"To Dance in the Secret Garden" — Robert W. Smith

Commissioned by the Dixie Heights High School Marching Band (Edgewood, KY)

Catching Fireflies

But, why is it so hard for you
They don't listen to me
You know?
Sometimes I don't feel like...

Congratulations - Yves Tumor & Edward Skeletrix (Audio only edit)

Patrick is singer & composer, voice actor and multimedia producer.
He studied Music at the University of Bristol, followed by a Masters in Composition for Film and TV.
Stylistically, Patrick's classical music stems from a blend of 20th century Russian and English styles, while his electronic music ranges from acousmatic soundscapes to tracks influenced by a variety of world music styles. He often draws on Jazz influences in his music.

Alex Thode (he/him/they) would first and foremost like you to know that not only is the “e” at the end of his last name not silent, but that he is also a composer and arranger most known for his work in the pageantry arts. He resides in Waukesha, Wisconsin with his cat, Buzz. An alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Alex composes and arranges for marching bands across the continental United States. Always aiming to infuse contemporary music with the classics and the mainstream with the obscure, his marching band arrangements are known to stand out for their eclectic musical diversity and creative sonic environments.

Alex's clientele have been Bands of America (BOA) Regional Finalists and Class Champions, BOA Super Regional Class Champions, UIL Area Champions and State Finalists, WGI Winds Class Champions, and also make regular appearances at BOA Grand Nationals. He has also had the privilege of having his arrangements performed in the 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2020 Tournament of Roses Bandfest.

Along with his compositions and arrangements for the pageantry arts, Alex also has been commissioned to write middle school and high school concert band works, and enjoys composing chamber percussion music. Alex recently completed his new piece for 8-piece percussion ensemble, “the carving of canyons,” which premiered in January 2022.

In his free time, Alex enjoys watching movies and believing he’s a professional film critic, hiking and pretending that he’s athletic, traveling and acting like he’s Marco Polo, playing piano, guitar and a variety of kalimbas, and being with good company.

Modern music for the marching arts.
www.jeffchambersmusic.net

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