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Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular musicians of his generation. His concert music has been commissioned by today’s most prominent ensembles – including the BBC Proms, London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Los Angeles Master Chorale and The King’s Singers – and is championed by millions of amateur musicians and students around the world.



Whitacre is best known for his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs, which have united singers from over 101 countries in performance through user-generated videos. The ethos of the Virtual Choir is that singers of any ability or experience can join and that every video is included. Over 8,500 singer videos were included in Virtual Choir 4: Fly to Paradise.

Awards and Nominations


winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2004 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award

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Houston Chamber Choir to Present Eric Whitacre’s THE SACRED VEIL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir will present The Sacred Veil, A Tribute to Houston's Medical Community and a Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Center for the Performing Arts in Medicine.
Los Angeles Master Chorale Reveals Grant Gershon’s 25th Anniversary 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

The Los Angeles Master Chorale will mark Grant Gershon's 25th anniversary as artistic director with a special 2026/27 season featuring collaborations with global artists and a lineup of classical masterworks.
Review: CANTUS & THE KING'S SINGERS at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - Feb 13, 2026

Thursday night at Orchestra Hall had a different kind of energy right from the start. The place was full, and you could feel that people knew this wasn’t just another concert — it was the first time Cantus and The King’s Singers were sharing the stage.
Trio Terrano Set to Perform at St. John's in the Village
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Composers Concordance will present Trio Terrano in a concert of riveting new music written for violin, cello, and piano. The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts Unveils Winter 2025 Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2025

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present its Winter 2025 Concert Series this December, featuring performances from the school’s choral and instrumental ensembles.
The Young People’s Chorus of NYC Will Present A VERY MERRY NEW YORK at Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

The Young People’s Chorus of NYC will present its annual winter concert, A VERY MERRY NEW YORK, at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall on December 7, 2025. The program will feature more than 600 choristers from across the city.
Lesi Mei - Chris Cortez Duo Comes to St. John's in the Village Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Composers Concordance will present the Lesi Mei - Chris Cortez Duo in a concert of spirited music written for cello and piano. Learn more about the performance here!
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus to Bring HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR to Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025

Join the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus for the Holiday Spectacular at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Pasadena Chorale Season Includes REBIRTH, I BELIEVE, & More
by Emmy Rice - Aug 9, 2025

Following its most attended season to date and a prestigious win of the American Prize in Choral Performance, the Pasadena Chorale has announced its 2025–2026 season.
Houston Chamber Choir’s 2025"26 Single Tickets Now On Sale for FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Artistic Director Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, has announced that single concert tickets are now on sale for its 2025–2026 season, titled Friends and Neighbors.
Houston Chamber Choir Reveals 2025-2026 Lineup For FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir proudly announces its 2025–26 season, Friends and Neighbors, marking the first full season under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Betsy Cook Weber.
Eric Whitacre Returns to Sydney With ETERNITY IN AN HOUR
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025

Grammy Award-winning American composer Eric Whitacre will return to Sydney with the Australian premiere of his latest work, Eternity in an Hour, presented for one concert only.
Orlando Sings Choral Festival Returns For Fourth Year of Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

Orlando Sings will present the fourth annual Orlando Sings Choral Festival, a three-concert celebration of the human spirit through powerful choral storytelling.
Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers to Debut New Eric Whitacre Work
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

This spring, GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra premiere The Pacific Has No Memory, a new work for violin and string orchestra by acclaimed composer Eric Whitacre.
Phoenix Chorale To Present Season Finale AMERICAN VOICES This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

This spring, Phoenix Chorale brings together a powerful mix of contemporary choral music that reflects the heart, history, and hope of America in a concert called AMERICAN VOICES. Concerts take place Saturday, May 3 at 3:00 PM at Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley and Sunday, May 4 at 3:00 PM at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Phoenix.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Announces 2025/26 Season And Colburn School Partnership
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Music Director Jamie Martín and Executive Director Ben Cadwallader has announced the Orchestra’s 2025/26 season, bringing together renowned guest artists with LACO’s exceptional musicians for performances of unparalleled artistry, from revered masterpieces to today’s most visionary contemporary works.
Orlando Sings Presents 4th Annual SOLARIA SOLSTICE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Orlando Sings has announced the fourth annual A Solaria Solstice, an acclaimed holiday concert tradition.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts Will Perform Winter Concert Series
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

The music department of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) will hold its popular Winter Concert Series next week with performances featuring the school's various choirs and ensembles.
Sinfonia Smith Square Reveals 2024 Christmas Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Inviting audiences to embrace the magic of the festive period, Sinfonia Smith Square has announced a Christmas Festival programme for 2024. Learn more about the upcoming events here!
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Reveals 2025 Concert Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs has announced its 2025 Concert Season. Learn more about the full season lineup here and find out more about how to get tickets!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Eric Whitacre been nominated for?

and Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).

What awards has Eric Whitacre won?

Eric Whitacre has won the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, also known as the Richard Rodgers Award.

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