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Cloudburst. (SATB). By Eric Whitacre (1970-). For SATB choir, piano accompaniment and percussion (SATB). Walton Choral. 20th Century. Octavo. Performance notes. 16 pages. Walton Music #WJMS1001. Published by Walton Music (HL.8500165).

With performance notes. 20th Century. 9x12 inches.

The powerful fusion of Octavio Paz's words and Eric Whitacre's musical imagery has made this work a favorite with good high school choirs and beyond in the U.S. and abroad. Spanish text. Available: SATB.

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Vinroy Brown

Location: from North Brunswick, New Jersey

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

November 10, 2010

A Song Every High Schooler Must Experience!

I simply love this song. Every high school student should get the chance to learn this piece. A Director picks songs because of how they sound and how they feel when they hear it, but songs are also a learning experience. Songs like Cloudbust (and trust me, there aren't alot...

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Scott

Location: from Baltimore,MD

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

May 10, 2008

A FANTASTIC PIECE!!!

Having personally performed this work, i know that at times it can be a little difficult, but when it comes together....ITS AMAZING. I feel like this piece is overshadowed by some of Eric Whitacre's other pieces like Sleep or Lux Aurumque. This is a great example of Eric's genious and...

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Anonymous

Location: from New Jersey

May 30, 2005

Absolutely and Utterly Fantastic

I've listened to my town's high school choir sing this song numerous times and it has yet to bore me.Each and everytime I jump out of my seat and wonder if it's raining outside. Although I cannot understand the words the meaning is very powerful. It is truly fantastic. If...

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Anonymous

Location: from New Jersey

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

March 28, 2005

Absolutley Amazing

I've seen this peice performed by my town's high school concert choir many, many times. And every single time, I'm completley amazed. I can't get enought of Cloudburst. Its just spectacular.

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Musica International

Location: from Strasbourg, France

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

October 31, 2003

Musica International favorite piece

This piece has been selected by Musica International to be the favorite piece of April 2002.

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