PIPER IN THE WOODS

Synopsis: A doctor based on Terra examines the mysterious occurrence of workers coming back from Asteroid Y-13 claiming to be plants. Based on the short story by Philip K. Dick, this short opera explores the conflict between humanity’s drive for expansion and economic growth and our connection to nature.

Singing Roles: 1 Sop., 2 Ten., 1 Bari., 1 Bass-Bari., 1 High Voice (un-gendered), SATB Chorus.

Instrumentation: Fl (doubling Alto flute, Picc.,) Oboe, Clarinet (Eb, Bb, Bass Clar.,) Bassoon, Horn in F

Electric guitar (doubling Banjo,)

Percussion (Vib, Marimba, Xylo, splash cym., sus. cym., pedal bass drum)

Piano

String Quintet