Conductor Video - Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6: Sing Gently (ALTO HIGHLIGHTED)

[@broadwaydest]

Eric loves us Altos!! Im so excited for this, its beautiful!

[@isariano2056]

I can’t wait

[@nushious]

as usual, altos are the most enthusiastic and warmest lot in the comment section! :D haha, love being an alto!

[@isariano2056]

I love being an alto too. I know that the sopranos have the melody, but it wouldn’t sound as gorgeous as it does without the harmony that the altos have.

[@Sarah-ro8fo]

I’ll be honest, that’s why I miss being an alto. I love doing harmony.

[@mrsfitzherbert]

I feel like quarantine with everyone at home is the absolute perfect time for virtual choir. Remember the music staff: Good Baritones Date Fine Altos.

[@isariano2056]

You’re right! I’m glad this choir exists and I got to know about it! I’m so excited about working with you all

[@bibeans]

My music teacher taught us Good Burritos Don’t Fall Apart

[@percussiongirl458]

This alto line is just gorgeous. I’m naturally a soprano, but I would totally switch to alto. Y’all altos are going to have such fun with this. Good luck, everyone!! Absolutely, hauntingly, beautiful.

[@isariano2056]

I’m glad you’ll join us. I would never try to sing the soprano part😂. I know that we will do great!

[@musicmama922]

I am a soprano but have sang alto in many choirs...more so than soprano! If you can generally read music, sing alto! Or do whatever makes you happy lol. I love the dissonance in this part!

[@denisekong3736]

Eric has always said his favorite lines to write are for the altos :)

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

The last choir I sang with, they started me as soprano.... then a year later with a weak alto section I was asked to sing there.... but my brain had already learned the music!!! I mostly sang alto but also threw in a generous mix of soprano (annual liturgical music). Afterwards I joked that I was “bi-sectional”😂😂. Hey, it worked!!

[@groovier_than_thou]

This will be my first time singing in one of these virtual choirs. I am so excited! Go Altos!

[@isariano2056]

It will be my first time too! I know that we will all do great, good luck!

[@hellohellocalling]

me too! enjoy :)

[@cassie2408]

me as well!

[@smiltest460]

Same, even though I'm only 14:)

[@BR3J0]

Excited to sing this, and hear the final product. GO ALTOS

[@nushious]

me tooooooo

[@mckenziearviso5774]

Bre Chromey yes I’m looking forward to this too. It will be my first virtual choir :)

[@isariano2056]

Mckenzie Arviso it will be my first virtual choir too, and I’m still young, but my chorus teacher asked me if I wanted to participate and why not?

[@sonjaahlberg9176]

Beautiful! Can't wait to hear us all together!

[@pdromeo3362]

I haven’t sung in a choir since high school. And I am 63 years old now! But I am doing this. I love choral music and some of my best musical experiences in my life were in high school in that choir, which is saying a lot. I went to music school- I am a flutist- but that whole choir experience still resonates with me and even has influenced how I teach flute. Thanks Eric Whitacre for helping me to get my vocal chops back after 45 years! :D

[@isariano2056]

I’m just 16 and English is my second language, but I’ll try to sing with passion. My chorus teacher told me about this choir, and I’m glad to know that I’ll be part of it and I’ll be working with y’all. I know that we will do a great job, we just have to practice and believe in ourselves! I’m extremely excited and I can’t wait to watch the final video!

[@Nuswodahs]

I believe all of his virtual choirs have been designed for anyone and everyone across the world to join. You'll do great.

[@missho5012]

Go, Isa! You'll pick up the pronunciation as you practise more. Singing with confidence and passion is definitely more important than getting all words 100% accurate. (Yours will be one of the thousands of recordings that will be submitted, so any minor mistakes will be covered, don't worry.) Hope you'll enjoy singing this VC while keeping yourself healthy and positive at home. --love from an ESL teacher from Hong Kong :)

[@lmilani084]

The Alto line flows and it’s beautiful! A much needed music project during these unusual days. #ericwhitacre

[@isariano2056]

Exactly! It’s great to sing and express ourselves during these challenging times

[@jennifermccarthy7336]

Laura Reinbold you are so correct! What a graceful gorgeous alto part. I’m excited to focus on learning to sing it. I wish you peace.

[@tianat2045]

this is exactly what we needed during quarantine. i’m so excited to be singing with you all!

[@isariano2056]

So am I

[@cadieblanchard6474]

as usual, eric blesses us altos with an amazing part. im so excited for this song! good luck, alto gang!!!

[@isariano2056]

We will do great!

[@RosmertaOfficial]

He didn't write it as though we were the lesser counterpart to the sopranos. It's beautiful. 😍🎶💖

[@qwtrey7821]

I always thought that I can't sing even though my teachers and parents (they're musicians) supported me, they were telling me that I had a big talent, but I was too insecure. Maybe it's time to let all of my fears go? I think so. Guys, please, never give up, struggle and fight til the end. Love y'all

[@dorkygrrl]

I share your fears. I sang in choir in high school wayyyy back when, and I struggle with it. 25 years later and it’s hard but I am going to do it! You should too!

[@RuthButlerMusic]

i find it incredibly interesting that the voice that stays on the same note is so beautiful and consistent that the second voice can move at almost any interval to it, even at intervals that would normally be considered incredibly dissonant, but I still experience the music as harmonic, as beautiful. that is an incredible resolution of tension. amazing. enchanting.

[@RuthButlerMusic]

also, i thought about you earlier today Eric, and here youtube has recommended this video just now!! so i am your newest subscriber. i def dont want to miss one of these.

[@kyliebygland9320]

I haven't sung with anything but a car radio in years. It's been almost 30+ years since I sang in a choir and have loved Eric's virtual choirs. I used to sing Alto and finally, a great alto part. Alas, my voice range has lowered and shrunk. I'm going for the tenor part. I'm worried that my voice is not up to the beauty of this but I want to be a part of it. Thank you Eric. What a beautiful way to bring the world together.

[@RosmertaOfficial]

I feel so wonderfully happy and loved listening to this... He could have just given us a pedal on the tonic but instead he gave a beautiful melody to the alto part. 💖

[@brennastoltz7037]

i’m only 14, but i went to a workshop with him at GSU and it was the most moving thing, i’m so incredibly excited to try out for this too :)

[@isariano2056]

Don’t worry, I’m 16, so I guess we are going to be the youngest singers! I can’t wait to see the final product

[@zaimzibran6601]

yooo i went to that GSU workshop too! was lit!

[@stewartjv52]

@@isariano2056 I saw a little girl around 8 that will be singing it too

[@brennastoltz7037]

Zaim Zibran IT WAS AWESOME!!

[@4-HRoyalty]

I’m 13, so don’t worry, you’re not the only young one .

[@sadieh.7542]

I love how Eric gives the altos such interesting parts... so considerate!! Ee are an often overlooked section, but Eric never forgets us and I always love singing alto in Eric’s music! 🥺❤️

[@cathleenlatoof9638]

I can’t wait to learn this and hear the final product! Thanks for doing this, Eric!

[@suzycm]

Gorgeous! Thank you, Eric. Let's work! GO ALTOS

[@angiedoesthings]

This is my first Eric Whitacre virtual choir. I’m so excited! The alto part is absolutely beautiful.

[@tamaraandersen5345]

I love the alto part! Singing in church praise teams and choirs for a lifetime, often the alto part seems like an after thought. I'm so excited!

[@rachelbecca1421]

As a former soprano, this alto part is delicious! Thanks Eric for this amazing music!

[@lbcarpio]

Love the alto line

[@jeanettewebb6273]

What a pleasure to listen for the first time to this beautiful music. A special pleasure to hear the bell like voice of the Alto. And also a pleasure to sing such a beautiful melody for the Altos - I am part of another virtual choir where the Alto line in one movement is 38 bars of G - guaranteed to sing flat at some point!

[@isariano2056]

I’ll be part of this virtual choir, I can’t wait

[@gabbyleach7436]

I may be a soprano in choir, but I might sing alto for this one. It's beautiful.

[@AngelJimenez-pl2kp]

music will never fail to bring us together.. especially during these dark times❤️ thank you so much Eric for this! can’t wait to record & submit my video and be apart of this beautiful choir with all these beautiful people! God bless you all! 💕💓✨

[@ashleybrannon793]

Eric Whitacre does some amazing work with alto lines that make me proud to be one (even if I had soprano voice lessons in college)! Such a rich sound, wonderful range, and beautiful line! So hauntingly beautiful!

[@cettie11]

Eric Whitacre you did it again. I love this and I can’t wait to record!

[@bethringsmuthstolpman404]

VC6 soprano checking back in to say that I still love singing my part with this alto track. So fun and so beautiful! ❤️🎼

[@devipiper4717]

I love your smile at the end, Eric. So assuring.

[@miamurray9544]

this is so beautiful! this is my first virtual choir and i am unbelievably excited!

[@angelarojas1529]

I have how the alto part is just full of absolute warmth! I am so proud to be an alto.

[@DMProvine]

I used to sing tenor, mostly to get the good melodies. Eric, thank you for making my switch to alto a musical joy, as well as the right thing to do for my voice.

[@emilydraughon5151]

I love choirs and I love being an alto even more!! I'm excited to participate with you guys!!

[@isariano2056]

So am I! Having the harmony makes the melody even more gorgeous

[@ToxicPopsicle]

I love the beautiful dance between the Tenors and Altos throughout the piece. As a Tenor, singing my part with the Alto highlight is the most fun!

[@dustyqrow]

this is so beautiful! I'm so glad I'm able to participate in this after my last choir concert of my senior year was canceled. I'm really excited for this

[@Brownty1988]

Tears in my eyes, so beautiful. I love being an alto!

[@gailhopkins1356]

I agree, the alto line is so pretty. This is going to be fun!

[@kristenvogt3195]

so glad to do this again -- esp during this time

[@angiebayi]

Awesome alto line..thanks Eric!!

[@martidawson4375]

Will definitely learn and sing the Alto part !! Sop. is just too high for me, and the Alto is just Gorgeous !! * they're all lovely, but the Alto is so rich and soothing !! Thanks Eric !! You've done it again...absolute Bliss for the World to Sing and Hear and Feel ! (xo)

[@isariano2056]

The soprano part is too high for me too, I’m glad there’s an alto part. Both of them sound gorgeous, but I love the harmonies from the altos. Good luck!

[@stardusstie]

The alto line is absolutely gorgeous. I have been a major fan of Eric Whitacre since I started high school choir back in 2008 and I can't believe I haven't participated in a virtual choir until now. I finally saw Eric live in Portland back in March right before all the craziness. Life has been so dark for me these past few months and this is just exactly what I needed, so thank you SO much from the bottom of my heart!

[@its_KettLs]

Having had a shot at this since Paradise so hella excited!

[@isariano2056]

It will be an awesome experience

[@jossduffett4880]

Oh it's hauntingly beautiful; thank you Eric

[@silviac6511]

Alto presente anche dalla Sardegna

[@pinkannabelle5390]

Alto presente anche da Napoli! Melodia meravigliosa

[@isariano2056]

Questa canzone è magnifica :). Sono contento di aver trovato un commento in italiano

[@nairitasloft]

i'm so excited to sing this. beautiful piece and beautiful alto line. thank you for the music

[@slm3913]

I am so happy to be an alto in this beautiful choral arrangement. Each part is a blessing no matter the voice. Cant wait to hear us all sounding as one.

[@OctoberSky1011]

So excited to be a part of this! ❤️🎼

[@robinsnest6878]

Wow, I am so excited to get started. What a beautiful piece.

[@NikholaRichter]

This is beautiful!!!! Gotta get to work!

[@isariano2056]

We will be a great team

[@jocelynneescontrias4148]

So excited to sing this! Beautiful!!

[@dorkygrrl]

I’m so nervous to do this, I haven’t sang from sheet music in over 25 years, but I am excited to do this!

[@starbreum2380]

I have been waiting and waiting for another virtual choir! You are so so talented and I'm excited to learn and record this Alto part

[@TheSarasoul22]

Hermoso, hermosisimo!! Thanks, gracias, no tengo palabras

[@isariano2056]

Total, es una canción muy bella. Saludos desde Estados Unidos :)

[@lu-gc7gm]

so happy to have submitted my video :) i actually learned this song really quickly since i was super busy with my ap exams the week this was due, and i submitted it on the second to last day. so happy to be able to be a part of this

[@rosemaryshackleton4780]

My God - it's divine!!

[@rosemaryshackleton4780]

I find it really moving and after singing it several times I felt such a sense of peace

[@susiefricker9175]

Just finished my first practice session. It's so beautiful!! This is my first time doing this. I sing in a community chorus that like all others is on hiatus. This definitely helps missing it all so much. Eeeee excited to record...in a few days.

[@BeatrizRiosF]

The most important event in my live this year Thank you 🌼

[@silverwaterbug]

Please don't mind me, just adding time stamps for myself to make my practice a little easier. The best of luck to everyone! Very happy to be singing with you all! 0:15 1:10 2:19

[@highfidebbity]

As a soprano, I practice with all the voices individually, it's quite fun actually, gives me a better insight in 'my own' soprano part. Just a thought. Works for me! Good luck everyone!

[@isariano2056]

I’m glad it works for you. Good luck for you too! I can’t wait to watch the final video

[@ilabardsley1647]

I love to do that - it cements the harmonies in my brain.

[@TheRosebud345]

That's a great idea, thanks.

[@highfidebbity]

@@ilabardsley1647 exactly!

[@highfidebbity]

@@isariano2056 Yes, I'm very exited about it! The final video!

[@JacquiJimenez]

Aaaah yessss alto for life!

[@FeliciaBerrier]

hi fellow altos! this is going to be so good, love to you all

[@pinkannabelle5390]

Absolutely amazing💕

[@kriskeyser9679]

Beautiful!

[@brigittadyahutami1900]

it's super beautiful! GO ALTOS!

[@triciahollingum6902]

Very excited to be part of this......

[@maryjowerbiansky3555]

Beautiful piece!

[@rosettego6376]

This is so beautiful. ❤️ Can't wait to finish my recordings. I'll be doing both soprano and alto ❤️ I'm so excited ❤️

[@Lulu-xy7jh]

I loooooovvvee the half steps towards the end!!

[@NeuroPOP1]

When the alto part works well even alone, the music is superior. I had no doubt this would be the case.

[@ChariseSowells]

So lovely. I submit soprano but now I'm learning the alto part too. Hoping to put them together!

[@YvaJStoryTime]

I generally sing soprano, but since I had chemo two years ago and lost my voice in 2018, my voice range is shot. I will probably submit an alto voice for this simply because it's easier to sing.

[@taissilqui3745]

Adoro! O Contralto é lindo! Vou mandar o meu assim que tiver um tempinho para gravar! Nossa, quero ver como vai ficar quando for ao ar.

[@zurca1974]

Es hermosa! ❤

[@zilam98]

the melody reminds me a bit of my favorite The Seal Lullabye

[@gaylenotgale]

so so cool!

[@Taz0tot]

Who else is here for choir right now? We are doing this right now :)

[@ancazorila7911]

God, I always cry when i sing it, i hope i'll be able to record it :-))

[@alanak.7539]

The alto part is so complex and lovely! It'll take time to learn, but I'm excited to try. Does anyone know where just each part separately can be found? It was mentioned on the website but all that I found on KZbin were these ones with the parts highlighted.

[@isariano2056]

The alto part is challenging, but I have always been an alto, so I’m not even going to try to sing the soprano part. I also need a video of the alto part only, because I know that it is highlighted in this one, but I still mess up

[@alanak.7539]

@@isariano2056 I know! It gets hard to distinguish the alto and soprano lines when they are so intertwined.

[@alanak.7539]

I found it!!! It's on Soundcloud only apparently. Each part is there separately with just the piano accompaniment.

[@emilycuevas2590]

Alana K. Omg thank u so much

[@alanak.7539]

@@emilycuevas2590 You're welcome! 😊

[@marjie012000]

I'm usually a soprano and just recorded the alto part. It's so lovely. I'm sticking with it.

[@CoolbaughCatLady]

I love this. I'd love it even a bit more if the alto's score was included.

[@MrGaryCampanella]

So sweet!

[@sonsicantasiempre]

I would love to take part, but my breath just don't go as long as it used to when I was young :*( Beautiful project xx

[@mariaesperanzabarcos4449]

Desde Argentina, voy a cantar ésta maravillosa canción! Les dejo la traducción al español: "Que podamos cantar juntos siempre, que nuestra voz sea suave, que nuestro canto sea música para otros y que mantenga a los demás en alto cantar, cantar suavemente siempre, cantar cantar como uno, uno, que podamos estar juntos siempre, que nuestra voz sea fuerte, puede escucharse el canto, y podemos siempre cantar, cantar cantar suavemente siempre, cantar cantar como uno, como uno, uno, cantar suavemente como uno".

[@MariaPetrovaNYC]

YESSSS

[@johnmarklaud]

a big shout out to all altos.... specially to all male altos and counter tenors like me...

[@jannievanschuylenburgdesig2990]

How can I be part of this virtual choir?

[@hithere2732]

Go to virtualchoir6.com for info on signing up :)

[@LizaElviraRodasG]

Please i want be join♥️🇵🇾

[@jannievanschuylenburgdesig2990]

Thank you.

[@thebeckysquad1326]

This video made me appreciate the Soprano 2 voice part I had so much more (alto in SATB and S2 in SSA are very similar for this song)

[@ChickenSoup736]

I'm actually a Mezzo. Which part should I choose?

[@njabuloalbe]

Where do we get the sheet music for this?

[@eglantined.t.1276]

everything is there ! virtualchoir6.com/

[@njabuloalbe]

Thanks🤗

[@marsthemartian5649]

I really wish I was good enough to do this

[@karalidor]

Well, is the 50th bar looks rhythmically different at the score?

[@michaelleiner9004]

Lmao using this as a practice track for choir 😙✌️

[@magnoliablossom4750]

i can’t believe i found out about this 4 days before the submission date...next time I guess....

[@BeatrizRiosF]

Cuando alguien me pregunte que paso en el 2020,dire Sing Gently🌼

[@maribellam.31]

2:18

[@gloriab4185]

Where's the graphics shown on CBS? This loses the impact of 17000 virtual participants.

[@eglantined.t.1276]

Version with the score : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqLSg3-ensR1fMU

[@lu-gc7gm]

:)