Welcome to The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition and Creativity

virtualschool.ericwhitacre.com
Eric Whitacre’s Virtual School offers direct access to practical and artistic insights gained over more than thirty years by one of the most frequently performed of all contemporary composers. The Beautiful Mess: Masterclass in Composition & Creativity comprises a dozen video masterclasses, in which Eric explores key concepts drawn from his personal approach to composition; an accompanying series of short videos entitled ‘Things I’ve Learned’; and comprehensive educational materials written by the acclaimed composer and teacher Emily Crocker and Dr Christopher Peterson (California State University, Fullerton). The Beautiful Mess is designed for students, educators, composers, performers, lifelong learners, and music-lovers of all ages and abilities.

[@ToastedCigar]

This looks fantastic! Definitely going to enroll to this later on when I have the time to really delve into it.

[@EricWhitacre]

Thank you!

[@knucklechuckle2079]

I will have to enroll in this, performing Sleep in my high school choir literally opened my eyes to this sound I had been chasing for years

[@ernesto92071]

Very excited to explore this course!

[@EricWhitacre]

Thanks Jan. Hope you enjoy!

[@kriskeyser9679]

Thank you so much for offering this to us! I am super excited to into this…

[@EricWhitacre]

You are so welcome!

[@purplepassion2]

So excited for this class! Thanks so much for offering it!

[@EricWhitacre]

Thank you Cathy! Please let me know how it is going once you start.

[@cacheson100]

This sounds really interesting!! I recently watched an interview you did with Spitfire Audio- how you discussed your process was pretty fascinating. I want to learn more!! I'm absolutely going to check this out! Thank you so much!!

[@hamsteronacomputer6692]

nice jacket