Eric Whitacre
- Grammy-Award Winning Composer and Conductor
- Founder and Instructor, Eric Whitacre's Virtual School
- Top 10 Most Performed Contemporary Composer
- Renowned Speaker on Innovation and Leadership
- Million Dollar Round Table
- USI
- IBM
- Deutsche Bank
- Price Waterhouse Cooper
- Royal College of Music
- Spotify
- Apple
- UNICEF
"Although there were a lot of people tuned in, it was very much an intimate conversation between the students and Eric."
-California Polytechnic State University"The students all commented on how they felt it was one of the best and most informative evenings they've ever had. Your willingness to share your knowledge and experience, and the humorous and articulate way in which you did so was inspiring for everyone — myself included."
-A Major U.S. University"When putting together the [...] Anthem competition I needed a judge with an international reputation who would not only bring credibility and integrity to the competition but would also be a major part of the prize. Eric was simply incredible. His energy helping with the promotion and allowing us to tap into his social network was matched by his wonderful musicianship, conducting and interpretation of the winning anthems with his world-class singers. As a composer and performer he is unique in crossing so many musical styles at such a high level, which for me was essential for the variety of music this competition attracted. He made the project very special and a joy."
-A Major UK Recording Studio"What can I say about Eric? He exceeded our expectations and got a standing ovation after his presentation from the audience. Many have told me best presentation they have ever attended! THANK YOU!!"
-A Major Travel Organization"Whitacre is that rare thing, a modern composer who is both popular and original."
-The Daily Telegraph"Eric was marvelous! He stayed and met students one at a time, signing and taking photos. Eric was very thoughtful, candid and charming during the Q & A. I cannot express effusively enough what a wonderful experience this was for so many. This will be one of the events I cherish forever."
-A Major University"Whitacre's skills seem the perfect gift, come at the perfect time."
-The Times"We are really happy with the whole event, and definitely super happy with Eric’s presentation and workshop. He did an amazing job with the choir and the 240 participants. The participants gave us really good feedback both on the presentation and the workshop."
-A Swedish Commercial Music Streaming Company"Eric was absolutely wonderful. Everyone gave him a glowing review. Presentation style and content were perfect. He is an incredibly talented amazing guy."
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The Golden Brick: How a simple, fundamental idea can change the world and push the boundaries of innovation
Grammy-winning musician Eric Whitacre unlocks worlds of creativity, from the kernel of an idea to some of our world's most important innovations. Taking the awe-inspiring grandeur and achievements of NASA's extraordinary Hubble missions and finding within them a story of human endeavour, vision and bravery that made it all possible. The creative process plays a vital role in almost every aspect of our world, informed and enhanced by research and technology, and fuelled to success by curiosity and perseverance.
Maestro Myth: The secret to great leadership
True leadership is so much more than a single, smart, charismatic force. The framework that is baked into the system which processes, grows and creates the required success is the ultimate power behind the throne. Multi-award-winning composer and conductor, Eric Whitacre, looks at the question of trust, and how many of the greatest leaders of our time know that it takes a village to create real success.
Creativity and Connection: The Humanism of Technology
Eric Whitacre is the creator of the Virtual Choir, a digital project that combines thousands of user-submitted videos into a single, stunning choral performance. This global choir transcends geography, class and background: it is a testament to the power of leadership and technology to foster creativity and connection, even in the most challenging circumstances. Eric talk to the rise of organic humanistic online communities and his own creative pathways, inspiring us to unlock that simple, fundamental idea as part of our quest to become our best self, creating something bigger than the sum of its parts.
Finding your voice: Unleashing your creative fire
A creative innovator in the music and technology space, Grammy-winning composer and conductor, Eric Whitacre, digs into man's natural sense of curiosity. Creativity is hard to learn, but enhancing curiosity through teaching ourselves to have an open mind, endlessly questioning premises and exploring opportunity, unlocks a higher level of consciousness and the ability to deliver creative and successful solutions. Embracing the mantra of 'fail big, fail often', Eric explores failure as a positive and often necessary pathway to true innovation.
