James Nathaniel Holland

O Holy Art, A Tragic One Act Opera Piano Vocal Score Duration: 60 minutes What happens when a struggling composer can't get his work heard? Djeno Isma (baritone) is in such a situation. One New Years Eve his luck changes for the better, or worse, when he is introduced to a famous classical composer, Gunter Strauss (bass). Strauss gives Djeno the name of his agent, but when Djeno meets the agent, he pans his work. Djeno leaves it behind and it comes to pass that six months later he hears his piece on the radio under the name of Gunter's. What's more, his best friend, Cindy (soprano) is the one who is singing it. Djeno's despair leads him to suicide, and Cindy vows to right the wrong she has committed, even if it takes her whole life to do it. Composer website: https: //www.facebook.com/jamesnathanielholland/ YouTube Playlist: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCu7hdBVsVbIoQfsPfNONG

String Quartet No. 2 for 2 Violins, Viola and Cello in 4 Movements (Total Duration: 26 minutes) Music by James Nathaniel Holland. Composer website at: http: //lacoronadelossantos.net/jamesnathanielholland.html YouTube presentation video at: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe7H9NXcTYg This intense 21st century string quartet transports the listener into four very different vignettes. The opening with begins with a driving rhythms, almost "rock-like", representing a bloody duel. The second movement contrasts the first movement with a sweet, blissful melody accompanied with strumming pizzicatos. The third is broad and cinematic, a journey through the memories of a drowning sheik enticed by a mermaid. The final a joyful fugue based on African popular music. Movement 1 Allegro Agitato "Pyrrhic Fight Dance" Movement 2 Tranquil "Blissful Awakening" Movement 3 Moderato "Memories of a Drowning Sheik". Movement 4 Presto "African Fugue" An interesting addition to the professional concert of American new classical music.

Four Songs taken from the Pianowork "A Little Music for the Morning" Arranged for Brass Quintet by American composer from Indiana James Nathaniel Holland composer website: http: //www.lacoronadelossantos.net/jamesnathanielholland.html Total Duration: 15' 31" These accessible, beautiful pieces arranged for Brass Quintet (1 Trumpet in Bb/Piccolo Trumpet, 2 Trumpet, Horn in F, Trombone and Tuba) grace any recital, special occasion or religious/church service. Complimentary movements performed part or in whole. Andante - Presto - Andante - Maestoso. YouTube Presentations: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCsoOCRoZ5-mMYYCgWbENB8n

MENKAURE An American, 21st Century Opera in 3 Acts (In English) Piano Vocal Score (Also available orchestrated) 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 and Duet Highlights on YouTube: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCuWNwUtfYiYyuxBIz7l-DwZ Video presentation of Bass Aria (sample of orchestration): https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwEAbryIDtQ 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 DELPHI, 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 Delphi THE HIGH PREIST AND A SAINT, Tenor Chorus SATB with minor roles. Orchestral Demo: https: //youtu.be/QpPwRmU

Wonderful and rare. "Weirdly cool" as it has been described on YouTube. This beautiful, flowing piece takes flight on the winds of Autumn to the colors of orange, red, and yellow and transforms into a somber march. This piece for the ensemble Flute, Violin, Viola, and Piano is perfect for the recital or concert. Full score and parts are included. Composer website: http: //www.lacoronadelossantos.net/jamesnathanielholland.html YouTube video presentation at: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOFIwEU7de0

9 Sonnets from the immortal bard is set to contemporary music for Medium Voice and Piano. Versatile enough for the classically trained voice, musical theater, or pop. This collection includes: When in Distress with Fortune and Mens Eyes, How Oft When Thou Thy Music Play'st, O Never Say that I was false of Heart, Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day, How I Faint When of Thee I do Write, and more. Composer's website: https: //www.facebook.com/jamesnathanielholland/YouTube Playlist: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF5541A9BB13C9B

(Duration: 7 minutes) A beautiful, dreamy 21st century orchestral piece by American composer James Nathaniel Holland that breathes musical life from Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day" Use multimedia to enhance your performance. Arrangement for Classical/chamber orchestra and good to program in contrast to those period pieces. Orchestration: Fl2, Ob, EngHorn, Cl inA2, Bns2, Hrns2, Trmpt2, Tim, Strings. Offered here Full Score and Parts. YouTube presentation: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWmHDYXOdnU

The complete cycle of 14 pieces for solo piano by American composer James Nathaniel Holland. Wake up with Song No. 1, a soft resolving chordal pattern, then race with Song No 3, other short movements like Morning Bells, Coffee in the Kasbah, Romanze, the famous (for Roy), Song of the Robin, The toad escapes, and ending with the spiritual Song No. 15 Accessible, beautiful and varied styles of the new classical music movement. Composer website: http: //www.lacoronadelossantos.net/jamesnathanielholland.htmlYouTube video presentations: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCsoOCRoZ5-mMYYCgWbEN

Intermezzo: Eulogy for a Poet, Memorial or Funeral Music for Orchestra Full Score (Concert Pitch) and Parts from the one act opera, "O Holy Art" by James Nathaniel Holland Duration: 5' 38" YouTube Presentation: https: //youtu.be/zPmdoeoVMqY Composer website: http: //www.lacoronadelossantos.net/jamesnathanielholland.html Orchestration: F12, O12, ClBb12, Bsn, Horn 1(solo)2, TrmtBb, Trom, Glock/Timp, Piano (or Harp), Strings A moving piece with featured, opening horn solo for an orchestra looking for memorial music to commemorate a life lost. Sentimental and easy. Intermediate Level.

These beautifully haunting 4 madrigals for SATB choir take a dramatic, and psychological journey in the universal emotion of loss in love or death of a loved one. The day starts in the morning with nagging sense of longing in the morning, to acceptance in the afternoon, to anger in the early evening, and finally hopelessness and despair in the night. A cappella with piano reduction for rehearsal. Composer website: http: //www.lacoronadelossantos.net/jamesnathanielholland.html YouTube video presentation: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCtykqOOYvQnV-L6BtEsJAaP Total Piece Duration: 10'24"