2005

STATUESQUE (2005)

New texts by Gene Scheer. Commissioned by University of Kansas at Lawrence for mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle. Premiered December 5, 2005. [More]

New texts by Gene Scheer. Commissioned by University of Kansas at Lawrence for mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle. Premiered December 5, 2005. Also with chamber accompaniment.   1. Henry Moore: Reclining Figure of Elmwood 2. Pablo Picasso: Head of a Woman, 1932 3. Hapshetsut: The Divine Potter 4. Alberto Giacommetti: Standing Woman #2 5. Winged Victory: We’re [more]

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THE END OF THE AFFAIR (2003; rev. 2004-05)

“The score is beautiful – characteristically elegant, with enveloping orchestral passages, soaring solo flights and arresting duets, trios, and ensembles.”THE [More]

“The score is beautiful – characteristically elegant, with enveloping orchestral passages, soaring solo flights and arresting duets, trios, and ensembles.”THE SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS   PUBLISHING & RIGHTS Bill Holab Music is agent for the sales and rentals of the score to The End of the Affair. Published by Bent Pen Music, Inc. (BMI) For information [more]

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AT THE STATUE OF VENUS (2005)

A musical scene for soprano and piano. Libretto by Terrence McNally. Commissioned by Opera Colorado to celebrate the grand opening [More]

A musical scene for soprano and piano. Libretto by Terrence McNally. Commissioned by Opera Colorado to celebrate the grand opening of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Sept. 10, 2005. Piano/Vocal and Chamber arrangements are available from Bill Holab Music. Collections are published Songbooks or books of compositions. The songs and arias are often found individually [more]

Collections are published Songbooks or books of compositions. The songs and arias are often found individually in Recordings as well as Compositions.   One or more recordings have been made.   Score could be available through Schirmer/Hal Leonard or for rental/purchase at Bill Holab.  Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and Performance Materials are available from billholabmusic.com.

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HERE AND GONE (2005)

Poetry by A.E. Housman and Vachel Lindsay. Songs for tenor and baritone with violin, viola, cello and piano. Commissioned by [More]

Poetry by A.E. Housman and Vachel Lindsay. Songs for tenor and baritone with violin, viola, cello and piano. Commissioned by Welz Kaufman and the Ravinia Festival for the Steans Institute. Premiere: August 6, 2005 at the Ravinia Festival with tenor Nicholas Phan and baritone Andrew Garland.   1. The Farms of Home (Housman) 2. In [more]

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The Other Other Woman (2005)

From SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED, a stage work that features 18 songs with lyrics by Mark Campbell. Music by [More]

From SONGS FROM AN UNMADE BED, a stage work that features 18 songs with lyrics by Mark Campbell. Music by 18 composers, including Jake’s setting of The Other Other Woman. Available singly on iTunes. Published as a complete collection by BillHolabMusic.com Jake has contributed one or more compositions to this collaborative work.   Sheet Music, Scores, [more]

Jake has contributed one or more compositions to this collaborative work.   Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and Performance Materials are available from billholabmusic.com.

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THE DEEPEST DESIRE (2002, 2005)

New texts by Sister Helen Prejean. Commissioned by Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. First performance: Vail, Colorado, July 16, 2002. [More]

New texts by Sister Helen Prejean. Commissioned by Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. First performance: Vail, Colorado, July 16, 2002. Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham, flutist Eugenia Zukerman, pianist Jake Heggie. Orchestration commissioned by St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and premiered May 19, 2005 by mezzo Joyce DiDonato and conductor Patrick Summers. One or more recordings have been [more]

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SOME TIMES OF DAY (2004)

Mezzo-soprano, violin, cello, piano. Commissioned by the Harmida Trio, San Francisco. Premiere: January 31, 2005 at Temple Emanu-El, San Francisco. [More]

Mezzo-soprano, violin, cello, piano. Commissioned by the Harmida Trio, San Francisco. Premiere: January 31, 2005 at Temple Emanu-El, San Francisco. Mezzo: Zheng Cao; Violin: Dawn Harms; Cello: Emil Miland; Piano: Laura Dahl.   1. The Minuet (Carver) 2. Simple (Carver) 3. The Best Time of the Day (Carver) Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and Performance Materials [more]

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