Eric Whitacre's Virtual Youth Choir

Hey everyone, I just got an email from Eric Whitacre about his next Virtual Choir project. I am not able to be a part of this one, but YOU ARE! He wants to do a Virtual Youth Choir including singers ages 18 and younger. He's chosen the song "What If" from his musical "Paradise Lost" (as in 'What if we could join young people together to make a difference - to help other young people?).

I want many of you to consider being a part of this. It's a fun experience and the results are always breathtaking. Here's a link to the page with all the information you need: http://virtualyouthchoir.com/

Here's a description from the website:

What if we could use our common wealth to put children first, and unite the world through song?

We can!

Join composer/conductor Eric Whitacre and singers from around the world to create a special Virtual Youth Choir film to be premiered during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games as part of a unique partnership with UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organisation. The film will be presented to a live audience and will also be simultaneously broadcast to a global TV audience.

Whitacre, the visionary creator of the Virtual Choir has arranged a special version of his delightful composition ‘What If‘ for the voices of the young. Singers aged 18 and under from around the globe can learn their parts then record and submit videos to be part of our first-ever Virtual Youth Choir.
All you need is access to a computer with an internet connection, a webcam and microphone. The entire process for learning the music and submitting your video has been made as easy as possible for everyone to participate. All the information you need is right here. We even have a team of supporters online to help you.
So, tell your parents, older siblings and friends that you want to sing in Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Youth Choir, be a part of something momentous and support UNICEF. Then, if you need it, ask them to help you. Play your part, bring your voice and help make the world a better place for thousands of less fortunate children and young people around the world.

Together we can put children first and make a difference.

Hey, it's Mr. D again...

 I don't know much more beyond this yet. I just learned about the project myself. As I learn more, I will let you know.

Here's a video from Eric Whitacre talking about the project: