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Cloudburst
SATB
By Eric Whitacre

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Choral - Intermediate
SATB. Composed by Eric Whitacre (1970-). Walton Choral. 20th Century. Octavo. With performance notes. 16 pages. Walton Music #WJMS1001. Published by Walton Music (GI.WJMS1001).

Item Number: GI.WJMS1001

9x12 inches. Spanish. Text by Octavio Paz.

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.

  • Ratings + Reviews

  • 5

    Austin Kitchell
    Difficulty Level:
    Advanced
  • December 18, 2022 One of my favorite pieces I've ever sung

    I remember performing this piece a couple years ago as part of the Snow College A Cappella Choir, and it was one of the most unique and challenging pieces I've ever learned. However, I can definitely say that it was well worth the attempt, because this piece does not...

    disappoint. It's pretty hard, but even non-audition choirs can pull it off (including the Snow College A Cappella Choir.) I highly recommend learning this piece if you can, as it'll be difficult to find another piece like this one.

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  • 5

    Vinroy Brown
    Location:
    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 of them) teach you so much about technique that it is amazing. The clashing harmonies are something that I personally love. The rain simulation sounds extremely convincing, especially when closing your eyes. Simply amazing. A student should not end their high school career without having contact with this song!

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  • 5

    Scott
    Location:
    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 is sure to wow any audience!!! If done correctly, It really does sound like rain.

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    23 of 49 people found this review helpful.
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  • 5

    Anonymous
    Location:
    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 you've never heard the song, I suggest you find it somewhere because it truly is one of the best songs I have ever heard.

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  • 5

    Anonymous
    Location:
    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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