James Nathaniel Holland

FULL ORCHESTRAL SCORE (CONCERT PITCH) Most current revision of libretto and edits with measure numbers and section (scene/aria) headings for easier rehearsal. Contains vocal lines. Piano Vocal Score, Instrument Parts 1 (Woodwinds and Brass), Instrument Parts 2 (Strings, Harp, and Percussion) all sold separately. Rehearsal letters line up with vocal piano score.Instrumentation: picc, fl12, ob, eh, cl12, tensax, bsn12, hrn12, tpt12, trom12, tba, perc, harp, stringsOPERA SYNOPSIS: A mythical country, somewhere lost in time and space; two factions, a clandestine, militant hate group and the country's elites are in engaged in an age old cycle of violent conflicts to gain rule the country. Germain, a young man with mysterious origins, and of neither side, by fate meets the newly elected Prime Minister (of the elites) and is deceived by his flowery talk of love that surpasses any difference or this world. But this is not to be a happy ending. The leader of the hate group takes this perfect opportunity to try to assassinate the PM. When the attempt fails, the blame falls on Germain and leads him to his imprisonment and eventual death. GERMAIN, A Dreamer (Lyric Baritone)CHERYL, A tavern owner and girlfriend to Talleyrand (Soprano, Coloratura)TALLEYRAND, Minister of District Thirteen, Secret leader of the Dissidents (Bass)ALEXANDER, The newly elected Prime Minister of Timbaksha (Tenor)TAMINA, Alexander's wife (Soprano)NADINE, Minister of District Five (Alto)URCHIN, A Young Teen (Male or Female Voice)WALLACE, Minister of District Nine (Baritone)OFFICER (Baritone)CHORUS: DISSIDENT, GUESTS, SERVANTS, CROWD, OFFICERS. Video Demo Presentation: https: //youtu.be/5Q1B6sg-7vo

INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS 2 (2 of 2) STRINGS, HARP, TIMPANI, AND PERCUSSION Full Orchestral Score (Concert Pitch), Vocal Score, Instrument Parts 2 (Strings, Harp, and Percussion)OPERA SYNOPSIS: A mythical country, somewhere lost in time and space; two factions, the minority "have" and the majority "have-not's," are in constant violent conflict to rule the country. Germain, a young man with mysterious origins, and for neither side, by fate meets the the prime minister and hopes for personal love. But this is not to be a happy ending. The leader of the have-not's takes this perfect opportunity to assassinate the PM.When the attempt fails, the blame falls on Germain and leads him to his imprisonment and eventual death. GERMAIN, A Dreamer (Lyric Baritone) CHERYL, A tavern owner and girlfriend to Talleyrand (Soprano, Coloratura) TALLEYRAND, Minister of District Thirteen, Secret leader of the Dissidents (Bass) ALEXANDER, The newly elected Prime Minister of Timbaksha (Tenor) TAMINA, Alexander's wife (Soprano)NADINE, Minister of District Five (Alto) URCHIN, A Young Teen (Male or Female Voice) WALLACE, Minister of District Nine (Baritone) OFFICER (Baritone) CHORUS: DISSIDENT, GUESTS, SERVANTS, CROWD, OFFICERS Complete Instrumentation: picc, fl12, ob, eh, cl12, tensax, bsn, hrn12, tpt12, trm12, tba, timpani, perc, hrp, strgs Video Demo Presentation: https: //youtu.be/5Q1B6sg-7vo

Core'ngrato (Ungrateful Heart) or Catari, Catari one of the most recent of Neapolitan songs 1911 and the only one to be written in the United States. It was created with the great tenor Enrico Caruso in mind. Featured in movies like the "Godfather" and television series, "The Sopranos" it is pure beautiful Italian sentiment which can stand in its own right. American composer James Nathaniel Holland has arranged it for tenor in the key of Eb and small ensemble (string quartet and piano) with full score and parts and Italian vocal stylistic effects that will put authentic sentiment into your performance without being overdramatic.Use only the vocal piano part or add additional instruments as desired. Beautiful 1st violin solo in the introduction, can be interchanged with flute.

21 selected pieces from the popular ballet, The Snow Queen by American Composer James Nathaniel Holland. Here arranged for Piano Quartet (Violin (or Flute), Viola, Cello and Piano) Score is versatile enough to perform selections as a trio (without piano). A wide variety of pieces that are excellent for background special event music, wedding music, or concerts. Total duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes. Advanced intermediate level. Full score and parts are included with measure numbers for easy rehearsal.

INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS 1 (1 of 2) WOODWINDS AND BRASSFull Orchestral Score (Concert Pitch), Vocal Score, Instrument Parts 2 (Strings, Harp, and Percussion)OPERA SYNOPSIS: A mythical country, somewhere lost in time and space; two factions, the minority "have" and the majority "have-not's," are in constant violent conflict to rule the country. Germain, a young man with mysterious origins, and for neither side, by fate meets the the prime minister and hopes for personal love. But this is not to be a happy ending. The leader of the have-not's takes this perfect opportunity to assassinate the PM.When the attempt fails, the blame falls on Germain and leads him to his imprisonment and eventual death.GERMAIN, A Dreamer (Lyric Baritone)CHERYL, A tavern owner and girlfriend to Talleyrand (Soprano, Coloratura)TALLEYRAND, Minister of District Thirteen, Secret leader of the Dissidents (Bass)ALEXANDER, The newly elected Prime Minister of Timbaksha (Tenor)TAMINA, Alexander's wife (Soprano)NADINE, Minister of District Five (Alto)URCHIN, A Young Teen (Male or Female Voice)WALLACE, Minister of District Nine (Baritone)OFFICER (Baritone)CHORUS: DISSIDENT, GUESTS, SERVANTS, CROWD, OFFICERS

Complete Ballet YouTube Presentation: https: //youtu.be/GjbTGC-m9qM FULL ORCHESTRAL SCORE (with stage directions). Piano Score, Individual Parts (Parts 1 and 2) Sold Separately. American composer, James Nathaniel Holland, brings a ballet adapted from the first century Roman novel by Gaius Petronius (cir. 50 A.D.) to the stage. An entertaining ballet for adults (not suitable for general audiences under the age of 18), celebrating the male ballet dancer's physique and a laugh at our own human sexuality. The comedy is a romp of three gay protagonists and their adventures and misadventure in ancient Rome and their characters; an ex-gladiator, Enclopius, his young lover, Giton, and an upper class snob, Ascyltos. It should also be said that this ballet is not pure gratuitous vulgarity, there is a interweaving story containing a deeper message of real human relationships, the satire of ancient Roman archetypes, and a humorous glimpse into ancient Roman life that still rings true even 2,000 plus years later. Regardless of the subject matter, Holland's original music is fantastic tapestry of counterpoint, set in a sort of atonal-ism and heavy percussion, evoking a period of history no longer available to us. Although not all cues and counterpoint is contained here, this piano score is extremely useful for either a performance with 2 pianos and percussion and a dance company, a director's/choreographer's score, or a concise conductor's score, or rehearsal score. Measure numbers line up with the full score. An orchestral, performance CD is available for those company's on a budget. Orchestration: Pic/Fl., Fl123, Ob, EH, Cl12, Bcl, Bsn12, Cbsn, Hrn1234, Tpt123, Trmb12, Btrm, Tba, Tim, Hrp, Ant.Cym/Xyl./Glk, Perc. (bass drm, Vibra slap, cymbals, small/lrg gong, bongos, djembe, castanets, snare, etc.), Strings

YouTube Full Ballet Presentation: https: //youtu.be/GjbTGC-m9qMINDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS 2 (Strings, Harp, Timpani, and Percussion). Piano Score, Full Orchestral Score, Individual Parts (Part 1) Sold Separately. American composer, James Nathaniel Holland, brings a ballet adapted from the first century Roman novel by Gaius Petronius (cir. 50 A.D.) to the stage. An entertaining ballet for adults (not suitable for general audiences under the age of 18), celebrating the male ballet dancer's physique and a laugh at our own human sexuality. The comedy is a romp of three gay protagonists and their adventures and misadventure in ancient Rome and their characters; an ex-gladiator, Enclopius, his young lover, Giton, and an upper class snob, Ascyltos. It should also be said that this ballet is not pure gratuitous vulgarity, there is a interweaving story containing a deeper message of real human relationships, the satire of ancient Roman archetypes, and a humorous glimpse into ancient Roman life that still rings true even 2,000 plus years later. Regardless of the subject matter, Holland's original music is fantastic tapestry of counterpoint, set in a sort of atonal-ism and heavy percussion, evoking a period of history no longer available to us. Although not all cues and counterpoint is contained here, this piano score is extremely useful for either a performance with 2 pianos and percussion and a dance company, a director's/choreographer's score, or a concise conductor's score, or rehearsal score. Measure numbers line up with the full score. An orchestral, performance CD is available for those company's on a budget.

Advisory: Ballet story contains adult situation and themes. Not suitable for audiences or performers under the age of 18. Complete YouTube Demo: https: //youtu.be/GjbTGC-m9qMINDIVIDUAL ORCHESTRAL PARTS 1 (Woodwinds and Brass). Piano Score (Reduced Orchestral Score), Full Orchestral Score, Individual Parts (Parts 2) Sold Separately. American composer, James Nathaniel Holland, brings a ballet adapted from the first century Roman novel by Gaius Petronius (cir. 50 A.D.) to the stage. An entertaining ballet for adults (not suitable for general audiences under the age of 18), celebrating the male ballet dancer's physique and a laugh at our own human sexuality. The comedy is a romp of three gay protagonists and their adventures and misadventure in ancient Rome and their characters; an ex-gladiator, Enclopius, his young lover, Giton, and an upper class snob, Ascyltos. It should also be said that this ballet is not pure gratuitous vulgarity, there is a interweaving story containing a deeper message of real human relationships, the satire of ancient Roman archetypes, and a humorous glimpse into ancient Roman life that still rings true even 2,000 plus years later. Regardless of the subject matter, Holland's original music is fantastic tapestry of counterpoint, set in a sort of atonal-ism and heavy percussion, evoking a period of history no longer available to us. Although not all cues and counterpoint is contained here, this piano score is extremely useful for either a performance with 2 pianos and percussion and a dance company, a director's/choreographer's score, or a concise conductor's score, or rehearsal score. Measure numbers line up with the full score. An orchestral, performance CD is available for those company's on a budget.

FULL BALLET VIDEO ORCHESTRA DEMO AT: https: //youtu.be/GjbTGC-m9qM Here offered Piano Score with Story. Full Orchestral Score, Individual Parts (Parts 1 and 2) Sold Separately. American composer, James Nathaniel Holland, brings a ballet adapted from the first century Roman novel by Gaius Petronius (cir. 50 A.D.) to the stage. An entertaining ballet for adults (not suitable for general audiences under the age of 18), celebrating the male ballet dancer's physique and a laugh at our own human sexuality. The comedy is a romp of three gay protagonists and their adventures and misadventure in ancient Rome and their characters; an ex-gladiator, Enclopius, his young lover, Giton, and an upper class snob, Ascyltos. It should also be said that this ballet is not pure gratuitous vulgarity, there is a interweaving story containing a deeper message of real human relationships, the satire of ancient Roman archetypes, and a humorous glimpse into ancient Roman life that still rings true even 2,000 plus years later. Regardless of the subject matter, Holland's original music is fantastic tapestry of counterpoint, set in a sort of atonal-ism and heavy percussion, evoking a period of history no longer available to us. Although not all cues and counterpoint is contained here, this piano score is extremely useful for either a performance with 2 pianos and percussion and a dance company, a director's/choreographer's score, or a concise conductor's score, or rehearsal score. Measure numbers line up with the full score. An orchestral, performance CD is available for those company's on a budget.

MENKAURE An Opera in 3 Acts (In English) INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS, PART 2 of 2 (STRINGS, HARP, PERCUSSION) Individual Instrument Parts 1 of 2, Full Orchestral Score, Piano Vocal Score Sold Separately.Music and Libretto by James Nathaniel Holland Composer website: https: //www.facebook.com/jamesnathanielholland/ Complete Opera recorded from Live Concert on YouTube: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCuT1hxkTAyLuChFGJjtj4Ia Orchestral Demo: https: //youtu.be/QpPwRmUK9rc(Duration: Approximately 2 hours)SYNOPSIS: 6,000 years ago an almighty ruler died in Aksum. But today he lives for one woman, Trista, who falls in love with his statue at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is pulled deep into obsession, and her family is unable to rescue her; she tries to kiss the statue's face, and is arrested. With a quest to find the statue's twin, she flees to the country Joondor, site of the ancient city of Aksum where she is ultimately consumed by her love for Menkaure. SINGERS TRISTA, Soprano (Lyric, Lead Role) A young woman DELPHIE, Soprano (Coloratura, Principal role) Her mother MRS. SNODGRASS, Alto or Countertenor (Comedic) The Met's docent CONSOLIDAS, True Bass (Principal role) A guide in the country of Joondor ERIK, Baritone, The much younger boyfriend of Delphie THE HIGH PREIST AND A SAINT, Tenor Chorus SATB with minor rolesInstrumentation: picc/bassflute, fl12, ob, eh, cl12, basscl, bsn, hrn12, tpt12, trom12, tba, timp, perc (bass drm, djembe, bongos, cymbals, wood blk, claves, tri, finger cym., snare)

MENKAURE An Opera in 3 Acts (In English) INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS, PART 1 (WOODWIND AND BRASS) Individual Instrument Parts 2 of 2, Full Orchestral Score, Piano Vocal Score Sold Separately.Music and Libretto by James Nathaniel Holland Composer website: https: //www.facebook.com/jamesnathanielholland/ Complete Opera recorded from Live Concert on YouTube: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCuT1hxkTAyLuChFGJjtj4Ia Orchestral Demo: https: //youtu.be/QpPwRmUK9rc(Duration: Approximately 2 hours)SYNOPSIS: 6,000 years ago an almighty ruler died in Aksum. But today he lives for one woman, Trista, who falls in love with his statue at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is pulled deep into obsession, and her family is unable to rescue her; she tries to kiss the statue's face, and is arrested. With a quest to find the statue's twin, she flees to the country Joondor, site of the ancient city of Aksum where she is ultimately consumed by her love for Menkaure. SINGERS TRISTA, Soprano (Lyric, Lead Role) A young woman DELPHIE, Soprano (Coloratura, Principal role) Her mother MRS. SNODGRASS, Alto or Countertenor (Comedic) The Met's docent CONSOLIDAS, True Bass (Principal role) A guide in the country of Joondor ERIK, Baritone, The much younger boyfriend of Delphie THE HIGH PREIST AND A SAINT, Tenor Chorus SATB with minor rolesInstrumentation: picc/bassflute, fl12, ob, eh, cl12, basscl, bsn, hrn12, tpt12, trom12, tba, timp, perc (bass drm, djembe, bongos, cymbals, wood blk, claves, tri, finger cym., snare)

MENKAURE An Opera in 3 Acts (In English) FULL ORCHESTRAL SCORE IN CONCERT PITCH Individual Instrument Parts 1 and 2, Piano Vocal Score Sold Separately.Music and Libretto by James Nathaniel Holland Composer website: https: //www.facebook.com/jamesnathanielholland/ Complete Opera recorded from Live Concert on YouTube: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCuT1hxkTAyLuChFGJjtj4IaAria (Duration: Approximately 2 hours)SYNOPSIS: 6,000 years ago an almighty ruler died in Aksum. But today he lives for one woman, Trista, who falls in love with his statue at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is pulled deep into obsession, and her family is unable to rescue her; she tries to kiss the statue's face, and is arrested. With a quest to find the statue's twin, she flees to the country Joondor, site of the ancient city of Aksum where she is ultimately consumed by her love for Menkaure. SINGERS TRISTA, Soprano (Lyric, Lead Role) A young woman DELPHIE, Soprano (Coloratura, Principal role) Her mother MRS. SNODGRASS, Alto or Countertenor (Comedic) The Met's docent CONSOLIDAS, True Bass (Principal role) A guide in the country of Joondor ERIK, Baritone, The much younger boyfriend of Delphie THE HIGH PREIST AND A SAINT, Tenor Chorus SATB with minor rolesInstrumentation: picc/bassflute, fl12, ob, eh, cl12, basscl, bsn, hrn12, tpt12, trom12, tba, timp, perc (bass drm, djembe, bongos, cymbals, wood blk, claves, tri, finger cym., snare)

FULL SCORE only, Individual instrument parts sold separately. Haitian voodoo rhythms, and gods Damballa Wedo, Papa Legba, Ezulie, Baron Zamdi the Gede are brought to the orchestral concert stage in this second symphony of American composer James Nathaniel Holland, who served for a while in Haiti in the US Peace Corps in the 1990s. The symphony for large orchestra is divided into three movements. It begins with a rousing invocation which melts into a sensitive section, sympathetic of the human condition and of the Republic of the Caribbean island of Haiti. The second movement, Danse ak Zanj yo, actually three sections, is very a very African sounding fugue that changes into a contraposition of the quiet, mysterious Minwet and the European French Minuet, and ends with an almost "church" joyous, dance of complex percussion, call and response. The last movement, Nou Loa la, incorporates multimedia of the beauty of spoken Kreyol language: stating that we, ourselves, are the gods expressed in the Haitian folk dances. And ends with an energetic Haitian carnival section. Great, varied and different, showpiece for any symphony orchestral concert with overtones of jazz and Afro Carib music. Instrumentation: picc/fl 1.2., fl/altofl. 3.4., ob 1.2., pic cl./clBb 1, clBb 2.3.4., bcl., ssax, asax, tsax, bsax, bsn 1.2., cbsn, hrns 1.2.3.4., tpt 1.2.3., trom. 1.2., btrm, tba, timp, perc (bdrm, slapstick (or whip), maracas, metal guiro, agogo bells, calabasa, crash cyms, tri., bongos, congos, celeste., marimba) harp, strings.YouTube Presentation: https: //youtu.be/ON24g0ZJFQw

SECOND SET OF INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS OF THE ORCHESTRA (Strings, Harp, Timpani and Percussion). The Story of Medusa and Perseus Setting: Ancient Mythological Greece, 2019 Revised Edition with second verse added to the popular alto aria, "Let Me Weep" (Duration: 2.5 hours) Follow the journey of Perseus as he discovers himself and travels to distant lands and battles the infamous Medusa in order to save his mother from a tyrant. Musically exciting and accessible. Instrumentation: picc/fl, fl, ob12, cl1, cl/bcl, bsn 1, bsn/cbsn, hrn 1234, tpt 123, trmb12, btrom, tba, timp, perc, harp, strings. Full orchestral score, piano vocal score and individual instrument parts 2 (strings) sold separately. Solos, duets, ensembles. Arias for the operatically neglected alto and mezzo-soprano. This opera can also pass as musical theater. Composer Website: https: //www.facebook.com/jamesnathanielholland/ YouTube Demo: https: //youtu.be/XLbxwQyZPhI

FIRST SET OF INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS OF THE ORCHESTRA (Woodwinds and Brass). The Story of Medusa and Perseus Setting: Ancient Mythological Greece, 2019 Revised Edition with second verse added to the popular alto aria, "Let Me Weep" (Duration: 2.5 hours) Follow the journey of Perseus as he discovers himself and travels to distant lands and battles the infamous Medusa in order to save his mother from a tyrant. Musically exciting and accessible. Be the first organization to premiere this American contemporary opera in English. Instrumentation: picc/fl, fl, ob12, cl1, cl/bcl, bsn 1, bsn/cbsn, hrn 1234, tpt 123, trmb12, btrom, tba, timp, perc, harp, strings. Full orchestral score, piano vocal score and individual instrument parts 2 (strings) sold separately. Solos, duets, ensembles. Arias for the operatically neglected alto and mezzo-soprano. This opera can also pass as musical theater. Composer Website: https: //www.facebook.com/jamesnathanielholland/ YouTube Demo: https: //youtu.be/XLbxwQyZPhI

FULL ORCHESTRAL SCORE (Full Score in Concert Pitch). The Story of Medusa and Perseus Setting: Ancient Mythological Greece, 2019 Revised Edition with second verse added to the popular alto aria, "Let Me Weep" (Duration: 2.5 hours) Follow the journey of Perseus as he discovers himself and travels to distant lands and battles the infamous Medusa in order to save his mother from a tyrant. Musically exciting and accessible. Be the first organization to premiere this American contemporary opera in English. Instrumentation: picc/fl, fl, ob12, cl1, cl/bcl, bsn 1, bsn/cbsn, hrn 1234, tpt 123, trmb12, btrom, tba, timp, perc, harp, strings. Full orchestral score, piano vocal score and individual instrument parts 1 (ww and brass) and 2 (strings//harp/perc) sold separately. Solos, duets, ensembles. Arias for the operatically neglected alto and mezzo-soprano. This opera can also pass as musical theater. Composer Website: https: //www.facebook.com/jamesnathanielholland/YouTube Demo: https: //youtu.be/XLbxwQyZPhI

The Discontented Housewife FULL ORCHESTRAL SCORE WITH INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS, A Comic Opera in One Ridiculously Short Act Music and Libretto by James Nathaniel Holland (Piano Vocal Score Sold Separately)YouTube presentation of entire opera with singers and piano: https: //youtu.be/XAGjuXCvwzE (Duration: 30') Twenty some odd years before the Desperate Housewives phenomenon there was a discontented housewife named Margaret. Synopsis: "This is the interesting story of Margaret." So begins the screwball one-act chamber opera about an emotionally abused housewife, and the extent she goes to change the situation life has dealt her. Not even the pianist is allowed to sit by and idly accompany Margaret's journey into self-empowerment. Is it a battle between the sexes? Certainly not. It's more like power, domination and the pure thrill of ordering others around. ARTISTS NEEDED: Soprano (Coloratura) Margaret, Harold (Baritone)ORCHESTRATION: Picc, fl12, ob12, cl12, bsn, hrn12, tpt, trm, timp, perc (or drum set), pno, strings. (Full Score in Concert Pitch)Great vehicle for young artists. First premiered at DePauw University, Greencastle Indiana in 1987. Later performed by the New Jersey Concert Opera in 2004. Combine with either J.N. Holland's other one act operas "The One Upstairs" (comedy) and "O Holy Art" (tragedy) to make a complete opera evening entitled "A New York Triptych" All require same type of singers (with some addition and chorus) and same size of orchestra. Other operas also available and published, sold separately. Please note: Although this is a farce, the orchestral should have solid players, an experienced conductor and enough rehearsal time should be given so that the piece won't fall apart in performance. Due to the comedic element, there are constantly shifting tempos and effects that a community or amateur orchestra/conductor might have difficulty with.