ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK
ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK
Adolphus Hailstork received his doctorate in composition from Michigan State University, where he was a student of H. Owen Reed. He completed earlier studies at the Manhattan School of Music under Vittorio Giannini and David Diamond, the American Institute at Fontainebleau with Nadia Boulanger, and Howard University with Mark Fax.
Dr. Hailstork has written in a variety of genres, producing works for chorus, solo voice, piano, organ, various chamber ensembles, band, and orchestra. His early compositions include Celebration, recorded by the Detroit Symphony in 1976; and two works for band (Out of the Depths, 1977, and American Guernica, 1983), both of which won national competitions. Consort Piece (1995), commissioned by the Norfolk Chamber Ensemble, was awarded first prize by the University of Delaware Festival of Contemporary Music.
Dr. Hailstork’s works have been performed by such prestigious ensembles as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, and the New York Philharmonic, under the batons of leading conductors such as James DePreist, Daniel Barenboim, Kurt Masur, and Lorin Maazel.
1999 saw the premieres of Dr. Hailstork’s Second Symphony, commissioned by the Detroit Symphony, as well as his second opera, Joshua’s Boots, commissioned by the Opera Theatre of St. Louis and the Kansas City Lyric Opera. Dr. Hailstork’s second and third symphonies were recently recorded by the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra, under David Lockington, on a Naxos label disc released in January 2007.
Recent commissions include Earthrise, a new large scale choral work premiered by James Conlon and the 2006 Cincinnati May Festival, Three Studies on Chant Melodies for the American Guild of Organists 2006 National Convention, and Whitman’s Journey, a cantata for chorus and orchestra, premiered by the Master Chorale of Washington, D.C. (under Donald McCullough) at the Kennedy Center in April 2006. Rise for Freedom, an opera about the Underground Railroad, will be premiered in the fall of 2007 by the Cincinnati Opera Company. Other premieres in the spring of 2008 were Serenade for chorus and orchestra, commissioned by Michigan State University, and Set Me on a Rock, also for chorus and orchestra, commissioned by the Houston Choral Society.
Dr. Hailstork, who has received honorary doctorates from Michigan State University and the College of William and Mary, resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and serves as Professor of Music and Eminent Scholar at Old Dominion University in Norfolk.
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 | 2001: Eminent Scholar, Old Dominion University | | 2001: Honorary Doctorate, College of William and Mary | | 2000: Governor's Award for the Arts, from the state of Virginia | | 1995: First Place: University of Delaware Festival of New Music (for "Consort Piece") | | 1994: Outstanding Faculty Award of the state of Virginia | | 1992: Cultural Laureate Award of the state of Virginia | | 1983: First Prize: Virginia CBDNA College Band Symposium |
American Guernica for Band and Piano
Available From Lauren Keiser Music
An American Fanfare (1985) -- 4’30"
3Tpt. 4Hn. 3Tbn. Tu. 3Perc. Timp.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Premiere Information: Virginia Symphony Orchestra, January 1991
An American Port of Call for Orchestra (1984) -- 10'
3(Picc.) 2 2 3(Cbsn.) - 4 3(B.Tbn) 2 1; Timp. 3Perc. Pno. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Premiere Information: 1985, Virginia Symphony, Norfolk, VA
• Recordings
Baroque Suite for String Orchestra (with optional Harpsichord) (1999) -- 12’
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Break Forth for Chorus and Orchestra
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Celebration for Band
Available From Trigram Music
Celebration for Orchestra
Available From Wimbledon Music
Church Street Serenade for String Orchestra -- 6’ 20"
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Premiere Information: 21st Oct., 2005. Virginia Symphony, Norfolk, VA.
Fanfare on Amazing Grace for Brass Quintet, Timpani and Organ (2003) -- 3'20"
2Tpt. Hn. Trb. Tu.; Timp. Org.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Premiere Information: Dec. 2004. Norfolk, VA. E.VA. Brass Quintet, James Kosnik, Organ
Festival Music for Orchestra
Available From Composer
Intrada for Symphony Orchestra (1991) -- 1’25"
3(Picc.) 2 2 2 - 4 3 3 1; Timp. 3Perc. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Baltimore Symphony, for its 75th anniversary
• Recordings
Norfolk Pride for Band
Available From Composer
Piano Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
Available From Wimbledon Music
Queen Ceremonial Fanfare for Symphonic Brass
Available From Composer
Sonata da Chiesa for String Orchestra
Available From Southern Music
Sonata for Trumpet (or Clarinet) and String Orchestra (1996)
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Premiere Information: Orbert Davis, Trumpet, Chicago Park District’s South Shore Cultural Center, November 16, 2000
Additional Information: The string orchestra accompaniment to the Sonata is available on rental, and the string quartet accompaniment is available on special order, 114-41171. The trumpet part for all three versions is identical and interchangeable for all three versions. The Bb Clarinet part is available separately on special order, 114-41090A.
Starburst Fanfare for Symphonic Brass
Available From Composer
Symphony No. 3 for Orchestra -- 40'45"
3(d.Picc.) 2(d.E.H.) 2 2 - 4 3 3 1; Timp. 3Perc. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Three Spirituals for Orchestra (2005) -- 8'
2(d.Picc.) 2 2 2 - 2 3 3 1; Timp. 2Perc. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Premiere Information: October, 2005. Virginia Symphony, Norfolk, VA.
Movements:
• Everytime I feel the Spirit
• Kum Bab Yah
• Oh Freedom
• Recordings
Two Romances for Viola and Chamber Orchestra (1997) -- 10'
Solo Vla.; 1 1 1 1 - 1 0 0 0; Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Premiere Information: Cleveland Orchestra , Kay George Roberts, conductor, Jennifer Arnold, viola, Cory United Methodist Church, Cleveland, OH, January 10, 1999
Violin Concerto for Violin and Orchestra -- 25'
Solo Violin; 2 2 2 2 - 2 2 0 0; Timp. 2Perc. Hp. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Commissioned by Williams College (Williamstown, Mass.), the Lancaster (Pa.) Symphony, and the Louisville Orchestra for the violinist Mark Peskanov.
Premiere Information: 12th November, 2004. Mark Peskanov, Violin, Berkshire Symphony, conducted by Ronald Feldman, Chapin Hall, Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Movements:
• I. Fantasy Toccata
• II. Chorale
• III. Rondo
• Reviews
A Simple Caprice For Solo Clarinet and Piano
Published: #114-41234
Arabesques for Flute and Percussion
Available From International Opus
As Falling Leaves for Flute, Viola, and Harp (2002) -- 20’
Published: #114-41170
Commission Information: Virginia Chamber Players
Premiere Information: Old Dominion University Chandler Recital Hall, Norfolk, VA; May 1, 2002
Available Separately:Set of parts (#114-41170P)
Full Score - Large (#114-41170S)
Bagatelles for Brass for 2 Trumpets and 2 Trombones
Available From FEMA Music
Baroque Suite for Violin and Harpsichord
Additional Information: Published: #114-41217
Bassoon Set for Solo Bassoon (1996)
Published: #114-41179
Consort Piece for Mixed Septet (1993)
Fl, Cl, Tp, Vn, Vc, Perc, Pno
Published: #114-41100
Additional Information: First Place Winner, University of Delaware Festival of New Music
Available Separately:Set of parts (#114-41100P)
Full Score - Large (#114-41100S)
Crystal for Clarinet and Harp
Available From Composer
Divertimento for Violin and Viola (1999) -- 8'
Published: #114-41201
Available Separately:Full Score - Large (#114-41201S)
Essay for Strings (1986) -- 8'
2Vln., Vla., Vc., Cb.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Premiere Information: 1986, Norfolk State University Orchestra
Flute Set for Solo Flute (1996)
Published: #114-41180
Four Lyric Pieces for Viola and Piano
Available From Composer
John Henry's Big (Man vs. Machine) for Trombone (or Bassoon) and Piano (2009) -- 12'
Additional Information: Published: #114-41445
Music for Ten Players for Chamber Ensemble
Available From Composer
Piano Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano
Available From Lauren Keiser Music
Sanctum Rhapsody for Viola and Piano (1995) -- 13'
Published: #114-41099
Sonata for Trumpet (or Clarinet) and Piano
Opt. Clarinet Part
Published: #114-41090A
Sonata for Trumpet (or Clarinet) and String Quartet (1996)
Published: #114-41171
Additional Information: Also available for Trumpet and Piano, or Trumpet (or Clarinet) and String Orchestra
Available Separately:Set of parts (#114-41171P)
Full Score - Large (#114-41171S)
Sonata for Tumpet and Piano (1996)
Published: #114-41090
Additional Information: The string orchestra accompaniment to the Sonata is available on rental, and the string quartet accompaniment is available on special order, 114-41171. The trumpet part for all three versions is identical and interchangeable for all three versions. The Bb Clarinet part is available separately on special order, 114-41090A.
Sonatina for Flute and Piano
Available From Weingart
Songs of the Magi for Oboe and String Quartet
Available From International Opus
Spiritual for Brass for 4 Trumpets and 4 Trombones
Available From Trigram Music
String Quartet No. 1
Additional Information: (Custom Print: 114-41329)
Three Preludes for Guitar
Available From Composer
Three Smiles for Tracy for Solo Clarinet (1989)
Published: #114-41181
Two Impromptus for Harp Solo
Available From Composer
Two Romances for Solo Viola and Chamber Ensemble (1997) -- 10'
Solo Vla., Fl., Hp., 2Vln., Vla., Vcl.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Variations for 2 Flutes, Violin and Harp
Available From Composer
Variations for Trumpet (1981)
Published: #114-41202
Commission Information: William Doyle
Violin Sonata for Violin and Piano
Available From Composer
Violin Suite for Violin and Piano
Available From Composer
Armageddon -- 20'
2 Perc., Org.
Premiere Information: 3rd February, 2004, Geneva, NY
Additional Information: Published: #114-41370
Five Friends for Piano Solo (1977) -- 8’
Published: #490-01055
Five Spirituals for Organ
Available From Concordia
Four Spirituals for Organ
Available From Morning Star
Guest Suite for Piano four-hands (2008) -- 6'
Additional Information: Published: 110-41780
Ignig Fatuus
Solo Piano
Published: #490-01151
Piano Sonata No. 1 for Piano Solo
Available From Lauren Keiser Music
Sonata for Two Pianos (1987) -- 12'
Additional Information: Published: #110-41779
Movements:
• I. .Allegro Energico
• II. Adagietto ma non troppo
• III. Vivace
Trio Sonata for Piano Solo (1991) -- 9'
Additional Information: Published: #110-40751
Two Scherzos for Solo Piano (1996) -- 10'
Published: #110-40752
Commission Information: Composed for pianist Karen Walwyn
Joshua's Boots an Opera in one Act, Libretto by Susan Kander (1998) -- 55'
Fl.(dbl. Picc.) Cl. Vln. Vcl. Pno. Perc. (opt. on stage instr: Vln. Pno.) Perc: Bass Drum, Cowbell, Glockenspiel, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Tam-Tam, 2Tom-Toms, Whip, Woodblock
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Commissioned by The Opera Theatre of St. Louis and The Kansas City Lyric Opera.
Premiere Information: June 11, 1999. Opera Theatre of St. Louis. 2000, Kansas City Lyric Opera.
Additional Information: Cast: 4 soprano, pop mezzo, 2 tenor, 2 baritone, other male voices; Chorus (boys & girls) (some doublings possible)
• Reviews
Paul Laurence Dunbar: Common Ground An Operatic Theaterpiece. (1994) -- 35'
Lyric Soprano, Dramatic Soprano, Tenor, Baritone soli; 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 0; Timp Perc. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Commissioned by The Dayton Opera Company
Premiere Information: February 10th, 1995. Dayton Opera, Victoria Theatre, Dayton, Ohio.
Additional Information: text by Paul Laurence Dunbar/Herbert Woodward Martin
Rise for Freedom The John P. Parker Story, a family opera (2007) -- 45'
2(2dbl.Picc.) 0 2 2 - 0 0 0 0; 1Perc. Pno. Str.(4 2 2 1)
Voices: 2 Soprano, 3 Tenor, Bass-Baritone, + secondary roles
Commission Information: Commissioned by Cincinnati Opera, through the Opera’s Education Department
Premiere Information: 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st October, 2007. Cincinnati Opera, Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James R. Cassidy, directed by Sheila Ramsey. Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Reviews
A Good-Night for Mixed Chorus (2010) -- 5'
SATB Chorus
Additional Information: Text by Francis Quarles (1592-1644)
Published: #312-41862
A Kwanzaa Litany for SATB Chorus and Percussion -- 6'
Published: #312-41821
Available Separately:Solo Part (#312-41821P)
A Kwanzaa Litany for TTBB Chorus and Percussion -- 6’
Published: #312-41820
Available Separately:Solo Part (#312-41820P)
Arise My Beloved for SATB Chorus and Piano (1983) -- 2’30”
Published: #312-41791
• Recordings
Break Forth for Mixed Chorus, Two Trumpets, Two Trombones, Organ and Timpani (1990) -- 7'
Published: #312-41724
Commission Information: Evelyn White Chorale
Available Separately:Solo Part (#312-41724P)
Cease Sorrows Now for Mixed Chorus, a cap.
Available From Marks Music
Done Made My Vow for Narrator, Soloists, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra (1985, rev. 2009) -- 45'
3(Picc.) 2 2 2 - 4 3 3(B.Tbn.) 1; Timp. 5Perc. Cel. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
EarthRise (A Song of Healing) -- 28'
2 SATB Choruses (1 African-American, 1 white); 2(dbl.Picc.) 2 2 2(dbl.Cbsn) – 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Pno. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Premiere Information: May 19, 2006. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Conlon; May Festival Chorus and Brazeal Dennard Chorale. Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH. Commissioned by the Cincinnati Musical Festival Association.
The Lamb for SATB, a cap.
Four Spirituals for Two Sopranos, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra (1991) -- 12’
2Sop. Soli, SATB Chorus; 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 0;
Timp. Perc. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Movements:
• “Great Day” Prelude
• Certny Lord
• He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
• In Dat Great Gittin Up Morning
Available Separately:Full Score - Large (#412-41082)
Piano/Vocal Score (#412-41082A)
Gift of the Magi, The A "Choral Ballet" for Dancers, Chamber Orchestra and Children's Chorus -- 24'
SSA Chorus; 2 2(d.E.H.) 1 - 0 0 0 0; Perc. Pno.(d.Cel.) Hp. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Commissioned by the Virginia Children’s Chorus
Premiere Information: December 13 & 15, 2009, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Children’s Chorus (Carol Downing, Artistic Director) Todd Rosenlieb Dance, conducted by JoAnn Falletta.
Additional Information: Based on the story by O. Henry
Libretto by Carol Thomas Downing
Go Down, Moses for Bass Solo
and SATB Chorus, a cap. (1998) -- 3’
Published: #312-41763
I Am Only One for Accompanied Chorus
Available From Alliance
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes A Cantata for Tenor Solo, Chorus and Accompaniment (1989) -- 18’
Solo Ten., SATB Chorus; 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 0; Timp. Perc. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Movements:
• How Long? (Psalm 13)
• I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes (Psalm 121)
• The Lord Is My Shepherd, Alleluia
• Recordings
Available Separately:Piano/Vocal Score (#312-41723)
Full Score - Large (#412-41080)
I Will Sing of Life for SATB, a cap. -- 6’30"
Part of Five Short Choral Works
Published: #312-41644
Commission Information: Ron Buck, for the Unitarian Church of Norfolk, VA
Additional Information: Text from Arthur Graham.
• Recordings
I'll Trust in the Lord and Do the Best I Can for Voice and SATB Chorus (1994) -- 3’20”
Published: #312-41793
Additional Information: Text from Joseph Fletcher Jordan.
Into a Time (2001) -- 2'
SATB Chorus
Additional Information: Words by Rev. Randolph W.B. Becker
Published: #312-41861
Lead Gently, Lord -- 3'
SSA Chorus
Additional Information: From "Three Dunbar Hymns"
Text by Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Published: #312-41850
Little Lamb -- 3'
SATB Chorus
Additional Information: From "Three Dunbar Hymns"
Text by Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Published: #312-41851
Look to This Day for Mixed Chorus and Organ
Available From Marvel
Missa Brevis for Men's Chorus (2003) -- 10'
TB Chorus
Additional Information: Published: #312-41826
Missa Brevis for Treble Chorus (2003) -- 10'
SA Chorus
Additional Information: Published: #312-41835
Motherless Child arrangement for SATB Chorus, a cap. (2000) -- 7’30"
SATB, rehearsal Pno.
Published: #312-41794
My Lord, What a Moanin' for Mixed Chorus, a cap.
Available From Alliance
Nocturne -- 6’
Part of Five Short Choral Works
Published: #312-41645
Commission Information: Willard Frank, for the Unitarian Church of Norfolk, VA
Additional Information: Text from Jim Curtis.
• Recordings
O Praise the Lord for Mixed Chorus, a cap.
Available From Alliance
Ride On King Jesus A Spiritual for TTBB Chorus (2003) -- 2'
Additional Information: Published: #312-41827
Serenade "To Hearts Which Near Each Other Move" (2001) -- 25'
SATB Chorus; 2 3(E.H.) 2 2 - 3 0 0 0; Cel. Hp. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Commissioned by the Michigan State University College of Music, James Forger, Dean, and the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, Michael Brand, Executive Director.
Additional Information: Poems by Percy B. Shelley
Seven Songs of the Rubaiyat for SATB, a cap. (1981) -- 10’15"
Published: #312-41796
Additional Information: Text by Omar Khayyan (English translation by Edward Fitzgerald).
• Recordings
Shout for Joy The Bank Street Festival Anthem (1990) -- 12'
SATB Chorus; 3Tpt. 3Tbn. Timp.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Bank Street Baptist Church of Norfolk, VA, in celebration of it 150th anniversary
Premiere Information: Bank St. Baptist Church Choir, Dr. Carl G. Harris, Organ, Norfolk, VA, May 1990
Additional Information: Texts from Psalm 33: 1-11, 20-22.
Available Separately:Piano/Vocal Score (#312-41758)
Songs of Innocence for Three soloists, Chorus, and Orchestra (2000) -- 30'
3(Picc) 3(EH) 0 0; Hp, Pno/Cel, Perc; Strings; SATB
Published: #412-41083
Songs of Isaiah for Mixed Chorus and Piano or Orchestra
Available From Lauren Keiser Music
The Cloths of Heaven for SATB, a cap. (1979) -- 3’
Part of Five Short Choral Works
Published: #312-41647
Additional Information: Text from William Butler Yeats.
• Recordings
The Lamb for SATB, a cap. -- 5’30"
Part of Five Short Choral Works
Published: #312-41648
Additional Information: Text from William Blake
• Recordings
The Song of Deborah for Mixed Chorus, a cap.
Available From Alliance
Triumph in My Song for Mixed Chorus, a cap.
Available From E.C. Schirmer
Ventriloquist Acts of God Five songs for Soprano on Poems of Ellen Wise (2009) -- 16'
Additional Information: Published: #111-40221
Movements:
• I. Ventriloquist Acts of God
• II. Sun
• III. Luna Moth
• IV. The True Story of Adam and Eve
• V. Deep In the Dark
Wade in de Wadduh Spiritual for TTBB Chorus (2003)
Additional Information: Published: #312-41828
Wake Up, My Spirit for SATB Chorus and Piano (1998) -- 3’40"
Published: #312-41765
Additional Information: Text from Psalm 57: 6-9
When Storms Arise -- 3'
SATB Chorus
Additional Information: From "Three Dunbar Hymns"
Text by Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Published: #312-41849
Whitman's Journey (2005) -- 60'
Solo Bar.; 2(dbl. Picc.) 2 2 2 - 4 3 3 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Str.
Available from the Presser Rental Library
Commission Information: Commissioned by the Master Chorale of Washington, DC, Donald McCullough, music director.
Premiere Information: 23rd April, 2006. Kennedy Center, Washington DC: Master Chorale of Washington
• Recordings
Who is Sylvia for Coloratura Soprano, Violin, and Piano (2004) -- 7'
Additional Information: Text by William Shakespeare
Published: #111-40223
Ye Shall Have a Song for Accompanied Chorus
Available From Marvel
"Adolphus Hailstork's dynamic An American Fanfare [was] a showcase for the orchestra's brass and percussion players."-Chip Chandler, The Amarillo Globe-News
"…an enchanting show…magic…"-American Visions (The Magazine of Afro-American Culture)"…enjoyable, exciting and touching…"-Harry Weber, RFT Reviews"Engaging and heartwarming… The music…favors a tangy Franco-American lyricism, while assimilating echoes of spirituals, cowboy songs and jazzy inflections."-Scott Cantrell, Kansas City Star"This through-composed piece with lively music by Adolphus Hailstork and a clever libretto by Susan Kander is singable by older students and a few young professionals, but is sophisticated enough to qualify as opera."-Heidi Waleson, The Wall Street Journal
"…the piece nodded toward such black idioms as blues and jazz, but mostly went its own lively and engaging way…a mixture of virtuosic, satirical and lyrical effects…the piece has a quirky personality in which serious intent keeps breaking through."-Andrew L. Pincus, Berkshire Eagle
"… a gem of a chamber opera … Hailstork has composed a score that sounds of pure Americana – engagingly rhythmic [and] lyrical."-Janelle Gelfand, The Cincinnati Inquirer"…an enchanting show…magic…"-American Visions (The Magazine of Afro-American Culture)"…enjoyable, exciting and touching."-Harry Weber, RFT Reviews"Engaging and heartwarming… The music…favors a tangy Franco-American lyricism, while assimilating echoes of spirituals, cowboy songs and jazzy inflections."-Scott Cantrell, Kansas City Star"This through-composed piece with lively music by Adolphus Hailstork and a clever libretto by Susan Kander is singable by older students and a few young professionals, but is sophisticated enough to qualify as opera."-Heidi Waleson, The Wall Street Journal
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