When Will We Do What Must Be Done
Libretto by Jerre Dye
Dedicated to all those who have fallen to gun violence.
Commissioned by Houston Grand Opera
Running time approx. 10 minutes
When Will We Do What Must Be Done is a hymn honoring those who were murdered in Uvalde on May 24, 2022. The piece was premiered on May 18th, 2023 as part of HGO’s Seeking the Human Spirit concert.
For Three or more voices.
Can be done as a Choral piece.
Instrumental Requirements
Piano, Violin, Cello
Piano only version also available
Houston Grand Opera Premiere
Aarianna Longino, Soprano
Sarah Dyer, Alto
Heath Martin, Bass
Natalie Gaynor, Violin
Wendy Smith-Butler, Cello
Madeline Slettedahl, Piano