Lisa DeSpain

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Composer & Jazz Pianist, Lisa DeSpain THAT HELLBOUND TRAIN World Premiere, April 2026 - Stephanie Rhodes Russell, Conductor at UNT 2018 Opera America Discovery Grant 2020 NEA - Challenge America Award Other Operas - Available at ECS Publications SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE On Site Opera/Brookfield Arts and Culture, 2023 STAGGERWING Opera Kansas, Winner of the 2020 Zepick Modern Opera Commission NO LADIES IN THE LADIES BOOK Utah Opera, Winner of the Golden Spike 150 Commission, 2019 MEN I'M NOT MARRIED TO Commissioned by Baldwin Wallace/Cleveland Opera Theatre Arranger of Choral Educational works including HAMILTON, IN THE HEIGHTS, and Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT.

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No Ladies in the Lady's Book; BYU Opera, Music by Lisa DeSpain, Libretto by Rachel J. Peters

No Ladies in the Lady's Book; BYU Opera, Music by Lisa DeSpain, Libretto by Rachel J. Peters Lisa DeSpain

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"Dolls, Marbles, Figurines," from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien

"Dolls, Marbles, Figurines," from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien Lisa DeSpain

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"In This World There Are Two Versions of Me," Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien

"In This World There Are Two Versions of Me," Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien Lisa DeSpain

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Staggerwing Model C17, Music by Lisa DeSpain, Libretto by Rachel J. Peters, Vanderbilt Opera Theatre

Staggerwing Model C17, Music by Lisa DeSpain, Libretto by Rachel J. Peters, Vanderbilt Opera Theatre Lisa DeSpain

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My Pal, Staggerwing, Music by Lisa DeSpain, Libretto by Rachel J. Peters, Vanderbilt Opera Theatre

My Pal, Staggerwing, Music by Lisa DeSpain, Libretto by Rachel J. Peters, Vanderbilt Opera Theatre Lisa DeSpain

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If a Woman Flies, Staggerwing, Music by Lisa DeSpain, Libretto by Rachel J. Peters

If a Woman Flies, Staggerwing, Music by Lisa DeSpain, Libretto by Rachel J. Peters Lisa DeSpain

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"Something's On the Way" from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien

"Something's On the Way" from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien Lisa DeSpain

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Symphonic Jazz Suite (for Solo Piano) by Lisa DeSpain,

Symphonic Jazz Suite (for Solo Piano) by Lisa DeSpain, Lisa DeSpain

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Song of the Nightingale (Selections), Chamber Opera, Composer: Lisa DeSpain, Librettist: Melisa Tien

Song of the Nightingale (Selections), Chamber Opera, Composer: Lisa DeSpain, Librettist: Melisa Tien Lisa DeSpain

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STAGGERWING, An American Opera - Sizzle Reel

STAGGERWING, An American Opera - Sizzle Reel Lisa DeSpain

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Fantasia and Fugue on Themes from the Sacred Harp by Lisa DeSpain, RixStix Percussion Ensemble

Fantasia and Fugue on Themes from the Sacred Harp by Lisa DeSpain, RixStix Percussion Ensemble Lisa DeSpain

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"Listen for Music," from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien, On Site Opera

"Listen for Music," from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien, On Site Opera Lisa DeSpain

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The Hungry Maw of Time, That Hellbound Train, UNT Opera Chorus

The Hungry Maw of Time, That Hellbound Train, UNT Opera Chorus Lisa DeSpain

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Love is Alive in the House of the Dead, That Hellbound Train, UNT Opera

Love is Alive in the House of the Dead, That Hellbound Train, UNT Opera Lisa DeSpain

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Song of the Nightingale (Sizzle Reel,) Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien

Song of the Nightingale (Sizzle Reel,) Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien Lisa DeSpain

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"Something's On the Way," from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien, On Site Opera

"Something's On the Way," from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien, On Site Opera Lisa DeSpain

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"There's a Story," from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien, On Site Opera

"There's a Story," from Song of the Nightingale, Lisa DeSpain/Melisa Tien, On Site Opera Lisa DeSpain

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Into the Realm of the Gods, by Lisa DeSpain, USAF Band of Flight

Into the Realm of the Gods, by Lisa DeSpain, USAF Band of Flight Lisa DeSpain

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“Listen for Music” from Song of the Nightingale

“Listen for Music” from Song of the Nightingale Lisa DeSpain

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"Something's On the Way" from Song of the Nightingale - Orchestra Rehearsal

"Something's On the Way" from Song of the Nightingale - Orchestra Rehearsal Lisa DeSpain

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1 Intro, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

1 Intro, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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Pearly Pearls, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

Pearly Pearls, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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3 Rock of Ages, Pa's Funeral, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

3 Rock of Ages, Pa's Funeral, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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4 Life Stinks, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

4 Life Stinks, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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5 Free! Young Martin's Soliloquy, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

5 Free! Young Martin's Soliloquy, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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6 Throw Him Off the Train, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

6 Throw Him Off the Train, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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7 Welcome to Hobohemia, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

7 Welcome to Hobohemia, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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8 Life Lessons, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

8 Life Lessons, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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10 I Need a Sign, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

10 I Need a Sign, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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11 Give Me That Old Time Religion, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

11 Give Me That Old Time Religion, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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12 Salvation Right This Way, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

12 Salvation Right This Way, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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13 Let Jesus Be My Guide, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

13 Let Jesus Be My Guide, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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No. 28, Perfect Martini, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

No. 28, Perfect Martini, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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14 Well, Well, Well, Hello Martin, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

14 Well, Well, Well, Hello Martin, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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15 Get On Board That Happy Train, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

15 Get On Board That Happy Train, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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16 What Are The Terms? That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

16 What Are The Terms? That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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17 That's When I'd Like Time To Stop, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

17 That's When I'd Like Time To Stop, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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18 The Devil's In The Details, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

18 The Devil's In The Details, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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19 I Made a Better Deal, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

19 I Made a Better Deal, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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21 I Can Wait, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

21 I Can Wait, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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22 Welcome to the Rat Race, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

22 Welcome to the Rat Race, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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23 Betty Jo, Mary Ellen, Debbie Sue, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

23 Betty Jo, Mary Ellen, Debbie Sue, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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24 A Perfect Match, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

24 A Perfect Match, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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25 A Perfect Life, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

25 A Perfect Life, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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26 Baby Boy, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

26 Baby Boy, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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27 I Can't Miss This Train, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023

27 I Can't Miss This Train, That Hellbound Train, OA 2023 Lisa DeSpain

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Epilogue: May All Who Knock Let Others Enter from Staggerwing

Epilogue: May All Who Knock Let Others Enter from Staggerwing Lisa DeSpain

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Make That Mark from Staggerwing

Make That Mark from Staggerwing Lisa DeSpain

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Lift Off Into the Heavens With Me from Staggerwing

Lift Off Into the Heavens With Me from Staggerwing Lisa DeSpain

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If a Woman Flies (Excerpt) from Staggerwing

If a Woman Flies (Excerpt) from Staggerwing Lisa DeSpain

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Staggerwing Model C-17 (Excerpt) from Staggerwing

Staggerwing Model C-17 (Excerpt) from Staggerwing Lisa DeSpain

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"On Wild Wings" from STAGGERWING

"On Wild Wings" from STAGGERWING Lisa DeSpain

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Evelyn and Mortimer - Men I'm Not Married To

Evelyn and Mortimer - Men I'm Not Married To Lisa DeSpain

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Mildred and Charlie - Men I'm Not Married To

Mildred and Charlie - Men I'm Not Married To Lisa DeSpain

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Frances and Freddie - Men I'm Not Married To

Frances and Freddie - Men I'm Not Married To Lisa DeSpain

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Men I'm Not Married To

Men I'm Not Married To Lisa DeSpain

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Men I'm Not Married To - Opening Trio

Men I'm Not Married To - Opening Trio Lisa DeSpain

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"Get On Board" from THAT HELL BOUND TRAIN

"Get On Board" from THAT HELL BOUND TRAIN Lisa DeSpain

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"A Perfect Match" from THAT HELL BOUND TRAIN

"A Perfect Match" from THAT HELL BOUND TRAIN Lisa DeSpain

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"I'll Be Fine" from THAT HELL BOUND TRAIN

"I'll Be Fine" from THAT HELL BOUND TRAIN Lisa DeSpain

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