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