The London Times calls his music "extraordinarily beautiful." Classics Today says it is as "electrifying as anything you've ever heard." Young singers agree that Eric Whitacre is the hottest thing in choral music-his music has been played over a million times on MySpace. Eric Whitacre conducts the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers, joined by the St. Olaf Choir and the 160-voice Minnesota Honors Choir, including a world premiere composed for this occasion.

Join us for an Eric Whitacre Festival Weekend! Choral singers can participate in a community sing event with the composer. The date, location and how to register will be announced soon.

Minnesota high school students in Grades 11-12 can audition for the Minnesota Honors Choir this fall.

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