Joshua’s Boots 1999, 60′

“…lively music…and a clever libretto”  The Wall Street Journal “…engaging and heartwarming”   The Kansas City Star Libretto by Susan Kander, Music by Adolphus Hailstork Black cowboys and the heyday of […]

Somebody’s Children 2001, 60′

youth opera for 3 professional singers and children Professional singers:  Sop, Bar (sings three roles), African-American Tenor or Bar (both versions exist) Children’s chorus ages 8-18, vn, pno Commissioned by Lyric […]

One False Move 2002, 35′

“Many operas contain violent episodes, but few address violence as a social issue…. One False Move worked well as an action-packed and intense bit of theatrical drama with music…. This little […]