Cloudburst
SATB
By Eric Whitacre

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.