Virtual Choir Experience and Impact

Eric Whitacre shares his journey from aspiring pop star to renowned composer and conductor. He describes how joining a choir transformed his life and led to the creation of a virtual choir. Inspired by a fan's video, he invited singers worldwide to participate in a virtual choir, which became a viral success. The project connected people globally, demonstrating the power of music and technology to unite individuals. Whitacre highlights the emotional impact and community spirit fostered by the virtual choir, culminating in a global musical collaboration.

What was the narrator's initial dream career?

• Choir Conductor

• Rock Star

• Classical Composer

• Jazz Musician

Why did the narrator initially refuse to join the choir in college?

• He didn't like the choir conductor

• He thought choir people were geeky

• He was too busy with other activities

• He couldn't read music

What convinced the narrator to finally join the choir?

• A desire to improve his singing skills

• A trip to Mexico and the presence of attractive girls

• A scholarship offer

• A personal request from the choir conductor

What was the narrator's reaction to hearing the choir sing for the first time?

• He was disappointed

• He felt indifferent

• He was transformed and saw everything in Technicolor

• He decided to quit immediately

What inspired the narrator to write his first piece for choir?

• A competition

• A school assignment

• A gift to the choir conductor who changed his life

• A personal challenge

What was the initial idea behind the Virtual Choir?

• To host a global singing competition

• To gather 50 people to sing their parts and post videos on YouTube

• To record a studio album

• To create a live concert

What piece did the narrator choose for the first Virtual Choir?

• Sleep

• Lux Aurumque

• Kyrie

• Requiem

Who helped edit and aggregate the videos for the first Virtual Choir?

• Britlin Losee

• Melody Myers

• Scott Haines

• Charles Anthony Silvestri

How many videos were submitted for Virtual Choir 2.0?

• 900

• 1,500

• 2,051

• 3,000

What was one of the emotional impacts of participating in the Virtual Choir?

• Feeling disconnected from others

• Experiencing a sense of global community

• Feeling competitive with other singers

• Losing interest in music