After his early success writing programmatic music for the unlv wind orchestra in ghost train, eric whitacre composed a second piece at the request of. Ghost train movement 1 from ghost train trilogy by. Eric whitacre sleep score analysis download or read online ebook eric whitacre sleep score analysis in pdf download and print eric whitacre sheet music scores. A formal, historical, and interpretive analysis of equus. Rich in special effects and unique compositional techniques, this dynamic piece creates vivid aural images as the train.
Mn lux aurumque light of gold sheet music choral sheet music by eric whitacre. An extremely programmatic work that tells a story from american folklore of a supernatural train that. His friend gary green, director of the university of miami wind ensemble, asked whitacre for a piece of music at a convention in 1997. October sheet music for trumpet, french horn, tuba. Ghost train triptych movement ii at the station by eric whitacre. Eric whitacre sleep score analysis free pdf ebook download. Ghost train trilogy complete set three movements by eric. His texts written collaboratively with whitacre and the score tell a story of courtship. Shop the worlds largest sheet music selection today at sheet. The purpose of this essay is to examine two selected works by composer eric whitacre. Deep field was inspired by the worlds most famous space observatory, the hubble space telescope, and its greatest discovery the iconic deep field image.
It has received thousands of performances and is featured on numerous recordings. In this highly programmatic work, eric transforms a story from american folklore. It is dedicated with much love and respect to my publisher, the radiant and elegant ms. At the midwest band and orchestra convention in 1996, gary green approached me about a possible commission for his wind ensemble at the university of miami. Ghost train was whitacres first band work, written when he was just twentythree. Ghost train trilogy complete set three movements by. Ghost train illustrates a tale from american folklore of a supernatural machine that roars throughout the western united states. At the age of 23 he completed his first piece for wind orchestra, ghost train, which has. Ghost train was whitacre s first band work, written when he was just twentythree. I will wade out satb partitions pdf download book while. Sheet music direct is your home for premium sheet music.
Columbia sportswear company is an american company that manufactures and distributes outerwear, sportswear, and footwear. At the time i was interested only in synthesizers and depeche mode, and so i auditioned as a music major because it seemed the best thing to do before i hit the big time. The printed concert cnaturals should be concert cflats to produce a minor chord rather than major. In this highly programmatic work, eric transforms a story from american folklore of a supernatural locomotive that roars throughout the western u. After his early success writing programmatic music for the unlv wind orchestra in ghost train, eric whitacre composed a second piece at the request of director tom leslie.
Shop and buy ghost train movement 1 from ghost train trilogy sheet music. Ascap, adrev publishing, latinautor, emi music publishing, and 8 music rights societies. Shop and buy ghost train trilogy complete set three movements sheet music. This is a timeline of events in eric whitacre s life. This site was designed with the wix website builder.
Compare and contrast two works in one art form that share similar themes or subject. Eric edward whitacre born january 2, 1970 is an american composer, conductor, and. Mar 26, 2020 the piece that helped launch eric whitacres career in wind band composing. Leonardo dreams of his flying machine is the second in a planned cycle of element works the first, cloudburst, coincidentally, was completed nine years earlier to the day. In the fall of 1993, while an undergrad at the university of nevada, las vegas, i happened to hear the wind symphony rehearsing through closed doors. Ghost train complete ghost train complete score and parts eric whitacre hal leonard corporation. Recognized for a fresh, interpretative style among collegiate wind orchestras, thomas leslie and the unlv wind orchestra continue to excel in their. I accepted, and the commission formally began july 1st, 1997.
Composer and arranger jaron davis took a crack at capturing some of eric whitacre s choral magic with a beautiful arrangement. Thus begins paradise lost, a work of music theater with book by edward esch, music by eric whitacre, and lyrics by director david norona and whitacre. Ericwhitacre sheet music to download and print world center of. He has also served as a guest conductor for ensembles throughout europe, asia, australia and the americas. Ghost train movement 1 ghost train movement 1 score and parts eric whitacre hal leonard corporation. Listen to eric whitacres ghost train and godzilla eats las vegas and list the untraditional musical elements used in the composition. Looking for that perfect video to accompany your performance of eric whitacre s wild and whimsical score godzilla eats las vegas.
Buy ghost train complete by eric whitacre at concert band sheet music. An extremely programmatic work that tells a story from american folkl. Picc, fl, ob, bssn, tbn, bar, tuba, timp, perc 3 printed cnatural should be cb. The ghost train was originally written as a play by arnold ridley later best known as private godrey in dads army. When i first arrived at the university of nevada, las vegas in the fall of 1988, i was astonished to find that there was no degree program offered for future pop stars. Ghost train triptych by eric whitacre unit study lesson guide movement one greg kane. Composer and arranger jaron davis took a crack at capturing some of eric whitacres choral magic with a beautiful arrangement. A wild ride from the composer of october and ghost train. Eric whitacre s famous work for concert band, now with optional vocal parts. Eric whitacre, eric whitacre singers licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of decca umo.
Eric whitacre s works for winds the first of these, ghost train triptych, was written while whitacre was still an undergraduate and is the piece that he considers to have launched his compositional career. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience by clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Ghost train was written for and is dedicated to thomas g. Ghost train trilogy complete set three movements hal. First written as a stand alone piece for the university of nevada wind symphony under the direction of thomas leslie premiered in the spring of 1994 at the cbdna added the other two movements in 1995, and dedicated the work to thomas leslie the train moving across the country. Download and buy printable sheet music online at jw pepper. Eric whitacre composed october with the intention of evoking a peaceful musical. It is highly programmatic and particularly rich in special effects. Arthur askey and richard murdoch who both star in this film were a comedy partnership who, at the time the film was made were probably the most poplular comedy duo on british radio.
Ghost train, his first instrumental work written at the age of 23, is a genuine phenomenon. As with many of eric whitacre s compositions, equus for wind ensemble began as a commission. It became an overnight hit, receiving countless performances in over 50 countries and having been featured. I snuck into the band room and sat entranced for 50 minutes, transported by what was, hands down, the single loudest music i had ever heard. Eric whitacre born 2 january 1970 in reno, nv is an american composer of choral, wind band and electronic music. You work the ghost linesthe electrorailroad that passes through the inkdark deadlands between cities. Based on the concert band piece, october, by eric whitacre. Harry begian, director emeritus, university of illinois, grammy award winning recording artists eric marienthal, jimmy haslip, will kennedy and russell ferrante. Explain why and how these elements were used to depict an image. The story follows the last remaining tribe of angels, marooned in a postapocalyptic paradise as children and now grown into young adulthood. I will wade out satb partitions pdf kindle book can be friend when you relaxed while enjoy your favorite drink. One of the most popular works of modern band literature. Lux aurumque light and gold, sometimes light of gold is a choral composition in one movement by eric whitacre. Ghost train trilogy three movements score only hal leonard on.
Apr 29, 2018 c1731006c4 worlds largest online community. Leonardo dreams of his flying machine eric whitacre. Ghost train triptych by eric whitacre unit study lesson guide. Buy ghost traincomplete by eric whitacre at concert band sheet music.
This rich serenade is full of beautiful melodies and warm harmonies. As the composer himself tells the story, the musical construction of equus was actually quite a long process, with as much as three years effort placed on many, many. Ghost train sheet music download free in pdf or midi. Two years later i still couldnt show him a single note. Equus is the latin word for horse, and this moto perpetuo perfectly captures the fury and majesty of this magnificent animial. Open quick view dialog for hal leonard ghost train movement 1 from ghost train trilogy concert band composed by eric whitacre hal leonard ghost train movement 1 from ghost train. Recording by the eric whitacre singers for eric whitacre s album water night. Conductor guides to three standard works for wind band. The piece that helped launch eric whitacre s career in wind band composing. Open quick view dialog for hal leonard ghost train movement 1 from ghost train trilogy concert band composed by eric whitacre.
This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm. After his early success writing programmatic music for the unlv wind orchestra in ghost train, eric whitacre composed a second piece at the request of director. Leslie and the university of nevada, las vegas wind symphony. When considering the examples below, note that the score is in concert pitch. Turning its gaze to a tiny and seemingly dark area of space around one 24millionth of the sky and left for a 10day long exposure, the hubble space telescope revealed over 3,000. Print and download in pdf or midi ghost train eric whitacre. Concert band sheet music book by eric whitacre 1970. It is a christmas piece based on a latin poem of the same name, which. Aug 20, 2019 print and download in pdf or midi alleluia. Eric edward whitacre born january 2, 1970 is an american composer, conductor, and speaker known for his choral, orchestral, and wind ensemble music. Download digital sheet music of sonny chua for piano solo. Thesis master by research milne christopher john 2017. Ghost train triptych is a three movement tone poem that when performed in its.
Buy ghost train movement 1 by eric whitacre at concert band sheet music. His works water night, cloudburst, sleep, lux aurumque. Seven people are stranded in a train station on a dark, stormy night. Jun 27, 2011 ghost train by eric whitacre im sorry i do not know which ensemble performed this piece. Download digital sheet music of marc cohn for piano, voice. Jul 12, 2012 eric whitacre s alleluia is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ive ever heard. The investigation involved analysis of both the choral and wind band score, and. Ghost train triptych by eric whitacre unit study lesson. This discussion not only presents a model for performancepractice encompassing analytical and stylistic considerations, but also addresses whitacre s compositional processes, attitudes on the wind band, and thoughts on contemporary musicall of which gives some greater insight into his. And you no need again for running away to book store, you can get this eric whitacre. Whitacre composed his first instrumental work, ghost train, at the age of 23.
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