Commissions

Commissioning a new piece of music is not a complicated process, nor need it be prohibitively expensive.

If you are interested in discussing the possibility of a commissioned work for you or your ensemble, please feel free to contact Carson Cooman.

Below is a list of commissions received and fulfilled by Carson Cooman, organized by year.

Completed Commissions

2024

Beatus (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Myrophora (Organ): Commissioned by Marijim Thoene

Radiant Revolutions (Organ, Brass Quintet, and Timpani): Commissioned by Washington National Cathedral (Washington, D.C.)

Rainbow (Organ): Commissioned by Erik and Charissa Simmons

Retrospection (Organ): Commissioned by Bruce Klanderman

Rhapsody on “Sine nomine” (Organ): Commissioned by the Pauluskirche Ulm Organ Promotion Association on the occasion of the ten-year anniversary of the organ renovation by organ builder Thomas Gaida and his staff

Tombeau (Organ): Commissioned by Eugene Platt

Trio Sonata (after BWV 529) (Organ): Commissioned by Kat Farn

2023

25 Preludes and Fugues (Organ): Commissioned by Matthew Owens

A Seraphic Strain (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Invocation on “Old 113th” (Organ): Commissioned by ArtsPlymouth (Plymouth Church UCC, Shaker Heights, Ohio)

Partita on “Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten” (Organ): Commissioned by Bruce Klanderman

Research (SSAA Voices Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Ensemble Lyrae

Such a Silence, Such a Singing (Shepherd Cry) (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

2022

A House of Prayer (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Charleston, South Carolina

Bartlett (Hymn Tune (8787 8776)): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Massachusetts

Beyond (SATB Chorus and Viola): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Crystal Hexagons (Organ): Commissioned by Burkhard Mohr

I Lift Up My Eyes (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Holly B. Sunderland

Joy and Woe (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Massachusetts

Preambolo e toccata energica (Organ): Commissioned by David von Behren

Prelude on “God Rest You Merry” (Organ): Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists Auction

Prelude on “Macht hoch die Tür” (Organ): Commissioned by Philip Hartmann

Sorbian Prelude (Organ): Commissioned by Felix Bräuer

Symphony No. 5 (Chamber Orchestra (with Voices)): Commissioned by the Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra

They Remain (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Variations on “Aurelia” (Organ): Commissioned by Bruce Klanderman

2021

A Dream of Love (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

A Philosophy (Voice and Piano): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Bogurodzica — Quasi meditatio (Organ): Commissioned by Jan Bokszczanin

Episcopal Fanfare (Organ): Commissioned by Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Every Day We Wake (3-part Canon): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Massachusetts

For Marti Epstein (Electric Guitar): Commissioned by Gene Pritsker

In the Doorway (SATB Chorus and Piano): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Massachusetts

Jubilee on “Foundation” (Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Kaleidoscope Bells (Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Geitner

Kleine Sternmelodie (Organ (with celesta stop)): Commissioned for the 14th Sendlinger Orgelnacht, Munich-Sendling, Germany

Memory Thread (Organ): Commissioned by Jan Bokszczanin

Night Wind (Vibraphone and Four Flowerpots (one player)): Commissioned by Peter Jarvis

Remembrance (Organ): Commissioned by Philip Hartmann

Suite in Three Movements (Harpsichord): Commissioned by Scott Hyslop

2020

A St. Patrick Silhouette (Organ (or Harmonium) (opt. pedal)): Commissioned by Artis Wodehouse and the Friends of the Erben Organ, Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, New York, New York

Augustinus-Praeludium (Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Geitner

Fenestral Nocturnes (Organ): Commissioned by Philip Hartmann

Festivo (Organ): Commissioned by the family of Thomas Hoisington in celebration of his 80th birthday

Kaleidoscope Sky (Piano Trio): Commissioned by Convivium Records for the London Piano Trio

Legend of the Little Child (Unison Voices and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Meditatio passionis (Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Geitner

Out of Small Beginnings (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Church of the Pilgrimage, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Scherzetto: Die Nachtigall (Organ (manuals only)): Commissioned for the 13th Sendlinger Orgelnacht, Munich-Sendling, Germany

Sea Psalms (Organ): Commissioned by Hartmut Siebmanns

Troparion (Piano): Commissioned by Subito Music Corporation

What Is Holy? (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by King's Chapel, Boston, Massachusetts in celebration of Heinrich Christensen's 20th anniversary as Organist and Music Director (2000–2020)

2019

A Pilgrimage Carol (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

As We Are Changed (Soprano, Tenor, SATB Chorus, and Chamber Orchestra): Commissioned by the Commonwealth Chorale

Cornet Voluntary (Organ): Commissioned by Jonathan Edwardes

Fanfarria brillante (Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Stehling

Fantasia canonica (Organ): Commissioned by Erik, Lydia, and Emily Simmons

Gridwork (Taiko Drums, Marimba, and Organ): Commissioned with support from the Special Projects Committee of the San Francisco Chapter, American Guild of Organists

Ostinato Fanfare (Organ Duet (four hands, two feet)): Commissioned by Felix Bräuer

Plymouth Soundings (Organ): Commissioned for the Mayflower 400 celebrations

Prayer in Darkness (Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Geitner

Scherzetto (Flute and Organ): Commissioned by David Schaap

Spire (Mosaic for Organ): Commissioned by Philip Hartmann

The Door (SATB Chorus, Oboe, and Piano): Commissioned by the First Parish Church of Acton and Stow, Mike Pfitzer, music director

The Lighthouses (Organ): Commissioned for the 12th Sendlinger Orgelnacht, Munich-Sendling, Germany

Tiento mixolítico (Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Stehling

2018

Acclamatio (Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Stehling

Blessed City, Holy Nation (Congregation, SATB Chorus, Trumpet, and Organ): Commissioned for the ordination of the Reverend Aaron Michael Williams

Christmas of the Witnesses (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Epistle Sonata (Flute and Organ): Commissioned by Anna Meyer

Fanfare on “Er ist erstanden, Halleluja” (Organ): Commissioned by Jens-Michael Thies

Fantasy on "The Star-Spangled Banner" (Organ): Commissioned by Christoph Hintermüller

Meditation on "Ubi caritas" (Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Stehling

Missa in incerto tempore (The Davison Mass) (SATB Chorus, Men's Chorus, and Two Organs (opt. One Organ)): Commissioned by the Harvard Glee Club

Musica da processione (Organ): Commissioned by Philip Hartmann

Ocean of Light (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by the Buffalo Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Outside Voices (Solo Violin, Cello, and String Orchestra): Commissioned by the Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra

Peace Canticle (Solo Treble Instrument and Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Stehling

Praeambulum festivum (Organ): Commissioned by Hartmut Siebmanns

The Baker's Dozen (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

The Mystic Trumpeter (Speaker, Trumpet, and Piano): Commissioned by Edward Hull

The Remembering Earth (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

The True Glory (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Three Christmas Intonations (Trumpet and Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Stehling

Tiento de batalla (Organ (opt. pedal)): Commissioned by Klaus Stehling

Voluntary on "O du fröhliche" (Organ): Commissioned by Klaus Stehling

What Is Good (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Harvard University

2017

Be Ye Broken (Fantasy for Organ, Strings, and Voices): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Bryn Mawr Voluntary (Organ (opt. pedal)): Commissioned by Edward Landin

Gentle Joseph Heard a Warning (TTBB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Grow in Grace (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the Dover Church Choir, Dover, Massachusetts

Hymns for Epistles, Series B (Hymn Tunes): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Leuchtende-Musik (Baroque Trumpet and Organ): Commissioned by Hartmut Siebmanns

Love Flows from God (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Organ Symphony No. 3, “Portals” (Organ): Commissioned by Philip Hartmann for the Martin-Luther-Kirche (Ulm, Germany)

Quickening Clockwork (Organ Duet (four hands, two feet)): Commissioned by Luca Massaglia

Rhapsody in A (Organ): Commissioned by Alessandro Bianchi

Scherzo for the Flutes (Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Toccata, Aria, and Finale (Organ): Commissioned in memory of Dorothy Virginia Garman Blankenship Laurie for St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia

Variations on a Theme of Haydn (Organ): Commissioned by Christoph Hintermüller

2016

An Open Door (TBB (or TTB) Chorus Unaccompanied (or Opt. Piano)): Commissioned by Heritage Music Press

Come, Let Us Go Again (SATB Chorus, Brass Quintet, Timpani, and Organ): Commissioned by the Cathedral Choral Society, Washington, D.C.

Cones of Silence (Chorales and Diversions) (Flugelhorn, Euphonium, and Tuba): Commissioned by Chris Gekker for the Eastern Music Festival

Exordium (Organ): Commissioned by Edward Landin

Moon Marked (Clarinet and Trumpet): Commissioned by Chris Gekker

Near (Cantus IV) (Piano): Commissioned by Mary Bainbridge for the Noonday Concert Series

O Come: Three Hymn Fantasies (Organ): Commissioned by Nick Wilson

Portola Valley Mass (Congregation and Organ): Commissioned by the parish of Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley and Woodside, California

Preludio gioioso (Piano): Commissioned by Leonello Capodaglio

Rain Songs (SATB Chorus and Orchestra): Commissioned by the Harvard Summer Chorus and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project

Sonatina for Winston (Cello and Piano): Commissioned by Joshua and Maggie Leffler

Sunset (Two Voices and Piano): Commissioned by the Lyrica Society for Word-Music Relations

Tower Antiphonies (Chimes or Carillon): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in Newton

Verbum supernum prodiens (Voices (in three spatially-separated groups) and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Voluntary on "Bachofen" (Organ): Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists Auction

Westminster Carillon (Organ): Commissioned by Kiel Krommer

2015

A Czech Liturgical Year (Organ): Commissioned by Erik Simmons

A Place Where Angels Sing (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Heritage Music Press

Christus natus est (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Equinox Sonata (Trumpet and Piano): Commissioned by the University of Maryland

Evocation (Trumpet and Organ): Commissioned by Richard and Elsa van Bergen

Fantasia on "Greensleeves" (Organ): Commissioned by Marco Lo Muscio

Fenton Groden Pieces (Organ): Commissioned by the Lorenz Corporation

Morning Star (SSA Voices and Piano): Commissioned by Heritage Music Press

O Lord, Support Us (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Sonata for Flugelhorn and Piano (Flugelhorn and Piano): Commissioned by Anne McNamara

St. Michael Antiphonies (Organ): Commissioned by the Choirs of Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Dawning Light (Eight Women's Voices): Commissioned by Lorelei Ensemble

The Great American Tall Tale Express (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Treasury of Blessings (SATB Chorus, Hand Drum, and Cello): Commissioned by the parish of Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley and Woodside, California

2014

Canzona da camera (Traverso, Baroque Violin, Viola, Cello, and Harpsichord): Commissioned by Musicians of the Old Post Road

Concertino Foko (Organ, Brass Choir (2.3.3.1), Timpani, and Percussion (1)): Commissioned by the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ

Lenti (Hymn Tune (SMD)): Commissioned by the Eastman School of Music Department of Organ, Sacred Music, and Historical Keyboards with support from the George W. Utech Congregational Hymnody Fund

Liminal (Symphony No. 4) (Orchestra): Commissioned by the AR Trust

Little Estampie (Hammerchord and Strings Obbligato): Commissioned by Gibbs & Main

Mornings (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Paul-André Bempéchat

Not to Us (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by St. James Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon

Pavane for a Duchess at St. Andrew's (Organ): Commissioned in memory of Dorothy Virginia Garman Blankenship Laurie for St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia

Rochester Triptych (String Quintet): Commissioned by Gibbs & Main for EuphoNY 2014

Sagebrush Celebration (Orchestra): Commissioned by the Carson City Symphony

Solstice Prelude (Trumpet): Commissioned by Christian Lane

Spring Night (High Voice and Harp): Commissioned by Benjamin Agustoni

The Guest House (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

The Rose of Sharon (Mezzo-Soprano and Organ): Commissioned by Tracelyn Gesteland and Wyatt Smith

Tres novas cantigas (Portative Organ and Optional Percussion): Commissioned by the AR Trust

Wise Men Came Journeying (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

2013

An Heavenly Song (TB Voices and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Easter Day (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Fanfare for a Duchess at St. Andrew's (Organ): Commissioned in memory of Dorothy Virginia Garman Blankenship Laurie for St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia

Flax-Golden Tales (Storyteller and Chamber Orchestra): Commissioned by the New Juilliard Ensemble

King of Glory, King of Peace (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Open for me the gates of righteousness (Piano and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Prelude and Fugue No. 2 (Organ): Commissioned by Erik and Charissa Simmons

Preludio on a Swedish Tune (Organ): Commissioned by Christopher M. Wicks

Saxoconne (Saxophone): Commissioned by Paul Wehage

Shadowbook (Three Songs in the Night) (Clarinet, Tuba, Piano): Commissioned by Kevin and Susan Wass

Solstice Sonata (Trumpet and Organ): Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists

The Choir Invisible (SATB Chorus and Piano): Commissioned by Albany Pro Musica

The Peach Blossom's Shadow (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Two from the British Isles (Organ): Commissioned by Erik and Charissa Simmons

2012

A Vision of the Tree of Life (Carillon): Commissioned by Neil Thornock

Cambridge Passacaglia (Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Canopache (Native American Flute and Drone): Commissioned by James J. Pellerite

Diocesan Fanfare (Organ): Commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dover Gloria Patri (Congregation): Commissioned by The Dover Church

Every Generation (SAB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Dover Church

Fantasia on "Fair Harvard" (Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Feast after Feast (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Matthew F. Burt

Golden Callings (SSAA Chorus Unaccompanied or SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Lorelei Ensemble

In Beauty Walking (Mezzo-Soprano and String Quintet or Orchestra): Commissioned by Gibbs & Main for EuphoNY 2012

Lilac Jubilee (Orchestra): Commissioned by the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Morning Star (2-part Voices and Hammerchord): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

One Love (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Poème romantique (Organ): Commissioned by the Historic Organ Foundation

Remembering (Organ): Commissioned by Bates College

Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Piano (Violin and Piano): Commissioned by Warren Davidson and Donna Amato

Suite for Jay (Piano): Commissioned by Nancy Pierce

Sweetest Music Softly Stealing (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

The Evening Choir (SATB Chorus, SATB Soloists, Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

2011

Alma Redemptoris Mater (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Colby Cooman

Born Among Us in the Night (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Boston Fantasia (Organ): Commissioned by the Historic Organ Foundation

Cantus I (Piano): Commissioned by Nicolas Horvath and the Monte Carlo Festival

Concerto for Harmonium and Ensemble (Solo Harmonium and Ensemble): Commissioned by Big Ideas Cambridge

Concerto in modo antico (Recorder (Soprano/Tenor) and Strings): Commissioned by John Turner

Dos breves apuntes (Organ): Commissioned by Erik Simmons

Exaltation (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the Seraphim Singers

Fanfare Canon (Snare Drum, Temple Block, Wood Block [3 players total]): Commissioned by the Scotch-Poppers Group

Finding You (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the Holden Choirs at Harvard University

Give Me (4-part Canon): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Hornpipe (Organ): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

I'm Not Sleepy (Voices and Piano): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Kyrie (Unison Voices and Clarinet): Commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ostinato Mass (Voice and Organ): Commissioned by Thomas Gregg

Prelude and Fugue No. 1 (Organ): Commissioned by the 2011 Boston Pipe Organ Encounter

Prelude Modale (Two Horns and Organ): Commissioned by the Tidewater Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Quiet Hocket (Horn and Harp): Commissioned by Musikwerke Fackler

Rondino on "I Love to Tell the Story" (Organ): Commissioned by Murray Forbes Somerville

Sunrise Alleluia (SATB Voices and Electronic Tape): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts

The Flute of the Infinite (SATB Chorus, Flute, Harmonium (or Keyboard)): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts

There Will Be Stars (SATB Chorus, Percussion Quartet, Piano): Commissioned by Lexington High School

Toccata Festiva (Organ): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Two Folk Songs (Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Veni Sancte Spiritus (SATTB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Musica Spei and Trobairitz

Wondrous Love (SATB Chorus and Piano): Commissioned by Christian Lane

2010

A Difficult Miracle (SATB Chorus, Soprano and Baritone Soloists, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Piano): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts

Button Stew (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Cantique (Violin and Piano): Commissioned by Charles Monachino

Cantique (Piano Trio): Commissioned for Gabrielle Monachino

Circe (Soprano and Organ): Commissioned by Christian Lane

Dawnflower (Reed Organ (Mason and Hamlin "Liszt")): Commissioned by Artis Wodehouse

Gloucester Estampie (Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Hope (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts

In the Night Garden (Marimba): Commissioned by Richard Mason

Irreversible Heart (Soprano, Violin, Piano): Commissioned by Christine Howlett

Journeybook II (Harpsichord): Commissioned by Big Ideas Cambridge

Journeybook: in memoriam Arthur Jarvinen (Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Drums, Soprano Voice (or Trumpet), Violin, Cello): Commissioned by thingNY

Moonflower (Reed Organ (Mason and Hamlin "Liszt")): Commissioned by Artis Wodehouse

O Lord, I Will Sing of Your Love Forever (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by King's Chapel

O quam mirabilis (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

October Serenade (Soprano Saxophone and Guitar): Commissioned by Paul Wehage

Rising (Organ): Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

Spring Lyric (Alto Saxophone and Guitar): Commissioned by Paul Wehage

The Rose Tree Carol (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Trio Solaris (Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Piano): Commissioned by Chris Gekker

Truly the Light Is Sweet (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Trumpet Tune (Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Wherein Our Blessings Stand (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

2009

An Angel Song (SATB Chorus and Cello): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Ascensions (SATB Chorus, Traverso, Baroque Violin, Viola da Gamba, Organ): Commissioned by the Cornell University Chamber Singers, Holland J. Jancaitis, director

Be Ye Wise (Baritone Solo, SATB Chorus, Organ): Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

Beach Grass Elegy (Flute): Commissioned by New Music Hartford

Call to Remembrance (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

Chasing the Moon Down (Mezzo-Soprano, Trumpet, Piano): Commissioned by Chris Gekker

Every Which Shining Way (Trumpet and Piano): Commissioned by Brian Shook

Love Came Down at Christmas (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Prelude on "Dix" (Organ): Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts

Quartet for Piano and Strings (A Sea Liturgy) (Piano Quartet): Commissioned by the Moscow Studio for New Music and the Arcturus Chamber Ensemble

Rise Up, My Love (Voice, Flugelhorn (Trumpet), Organ): Commissioned by the St. Theresa Parish Choir, West Roxbury, Massachusetts; Richard Bunbury, organist and director

Rise Up, My Love (Soprano, Flugelhorn (Trumpet), String Trio, Organ): Commissioned by the St. Theresa Parish Choir, West Roxbury, Massachusetts; Richard Bunbury, organist and director

Set Me As a Seal (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

Shawkemo Dreaming (String Orchestra): Commissioned for the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic

Surly Bonds (Drum Set): Commissioned by Peter Jarvis and Calabrese Brothers Music, LLC

That They May Rest (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by St. James Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon

The Acts of the Apostles (Baritone, SATB Chorus, Congregation/Audience, and Chamber Orchestra): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

The Living Water Works (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Third Presbyterian Church, Rochester, New York

The Name Above All Names (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

The Revelations of Divine Love (Metaphors from Sea and Sky) (Soprano, Baritone, SATB Chorus, and Chamber Orchestra): Commissioned by the Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London

The Welcome News (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

Theme for a Fictional "Concerto of Deliverance" (Piano): Commissioned by Hannah M. G. Shapero

Viola Quintet (Unquiet Parables) (String Quintet (Two Violins, Two Violas, Cello)): Commissioned by the Vienna Soloists

Voices that Cradle the Dawn (Trumpet and Piano): Commissioned by Colby Cooman for Ronald and Avis Romm

Windflower (Reed Organ (Mason and Hamlin "Liszt")): Commissioned by Artis Wodehouse

2008

Bear Mountain Fragments (Piano): Commissioned by RASPTA

Chorale and Courante (Trumpet and Contrabass): Commissioned by Colby Cooman

Coskata Dreaming (Bass Trombone and Piano): Commissioned by Jonathan Warburton

Credendum (Organ (pedal solo)): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Enchanted Tracings (Piano Concerto No. 2) (Solo Piano and Wind Ensemble): Commissioned for Donna Amato, piano, the Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble, Denis Colwell, conductor; Keith Kirchoff, piano, the Harvard Wind Ensemble, Thomas G. Everett, Mark Olson, conductors; and Nora Skuta, piano, the Slovak Radio Symphony Winds, Kirk Trevor, conductor

Erie Water - Mule Tales of the Empire State's Glorious Canal (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Eros (SATB Chorus and Piano): Commissioned for the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts

Eternitie (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned for the Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London

Fanfare for DGF (Orchestra): Commissioned by the Harvard Band Foundation

Flying Machine (Orchestra): Commissioned by the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra in celebration of its 200th anniversary

It Is I! (Unison (opt. 2-part) Treble Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Little Recorder Book (Alto (Treble) Recorder): Commissioned for John Turner

Miacomet Dreaming (Orchestra): Commissioned by New Music Tomorrow

Pittsburgh Rhapsody (Brass Band): Commissioned by the River City Brass Band, Denis Colwell, music director

Suite antique (Trumpet and Harpsichord): Commissioned by Cavanagh Concerts

Te Deum (2-part Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by the Association of Anglican Musicians

The Appleton Motets (2-part Voices (non-mixed) Unaccompanied): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

The Oda-Burns Mass (SATB Chorus, Violin, Percussion, Organ): Commissioned by Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley and Woodside, California

The Oda-Burns Mass: Memorial Acclamation (Unison Chorus, Congregation, Violin, Marimba): Commissioned by Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley and Woodside, California

The Shirt of Happiness (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

The Sky Can Still Remember (SSAA Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by the Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont

Two Dawn Hymns (Cello and Piano): Commissioned by Colby Cooman

Un regard éloigne (Flugelhorn and Cello): Commissioned by Musik Fabrik in honor of Claude Lévi-Strauss's 100th birthday

Unfolding the Gates of Dawn (Guitar): Commissioned by Aaron Larget-Caplan

Whom Shall I Send? (SATB Chorus and Marimba): Commissioned by Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley and Woodside, California

2007

Brass Quintet (Brass Quintet): Commissioned by the Aspen Music Festival

Clausula III (Cello): Commissioned by Court Lane Music

Fanfare for DGF (Band): Commissioned by the Harvard Band Foundation

Fanfare for DGF (Three Trumpets): Commissioned by the Harvard Band Foundation

Gold into Diamonds (Voice and Piano): Commissioned by Amanda Forsythe

In the Midst of Wild Being (SATB Chorus, Horn, Harp): Commissioned by King's Chapel and Choral Arts New England

Jesus is Here! (2-part Treble Chorus and Keyboard): Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Lyric Trio for Trumpet, Cello, and Piano (Trumpet, Cello, Piano): Commissioned by The Commission Project

Moon Shards (Alto Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Percussion, Piano): Commissioned by and dedicated to Andrew Pelletier, funded in part by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music at the College of Musical Arts of Bowling Green State University and the Meir Rimon Commissioning Assistance Program of the International Horn Society.

Mountains Like These (Vibraphone): Commissioned by Mike Perdue

Nine Preludes (Piano): Commissioned by Richard Mason

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go (2-part Chorus and Keyboard): Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Oboe Quartet (Oboe and String Trio): Commissioned with support from Richard Mason

Sonata for Tuba and Piano (Tuba and Piano): Commissioned by Mark Nelson for the Southwest Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference

Sonata in memoriam Daniel Pinkham (Flute): Commissioned by Arcadia Capital

Springburst (Piano Trio): Commissioned for "Gwyneth Walker: A Celebration of the Music Makers"

Summer Solstice (Piano): Commissioned for Jeffrey Jacob

The Doors in the Sky (Violin): Commissioned by Piotr Szewczyk

The Laidley Wyrm (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

The Litany of Light (SATB Chorus, Baritone and Soprano Soloists, Brass Quintet, Timpani, and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

There Is Much in the World (2-part Treble Chorus and Keyboard): Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Toccata: Homage to Buxtehude (Organ): Commissioned by Joan DeVee Dixon

When the Perfect Comes (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by Peter J. Gomes

2006

Autumn Sun Canticle (Solo Trumpet and Orchestra): Commissioned by The Commission Project

Clausula (Cello): Commissioned by the Harvard University Choir

Concert Piece: La Tricotea (Piano): Commissioned by Jeffrey Grossman

Concerto for Bass Trombone and Six Players (Solo Bass Trombone and Ensemble): Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon School of Music

Concerto for Portatif Organ and Strings (Solo Portatif Organ and String Orchestra): Commissioned by the Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra, Robert Mealy, director

Easter Contemplation on "O Filii et Filiae" (Organ): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Flute Concerto (Solo Flute and Orchestra): Commissioned by Judith von Hopf for the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

I Have Seen the Lord: a Mary Magdalene Sequence (SATB Chorus, Alto Saxophone, Organ): Commissioned by the Episcopal Diocese of California

I Will Pour Out My Spirit (SATB (or SAB) Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Just Now (SATB Chorus and Orchestra): Commissioned by Albany Pro Musica in celebration of its 25th anniversary

Music for "As You Like It" (Soloists and Accompaniment (Piano or Accordion)): Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

Number Pirates (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Shining Space: Quintet for Horn and Strings (Horn and String Quartet): Commissioned by Hazel Dean Davis and Stephen Hackbarth

The Kingdom of Justice (Cantata for SATB Chorus, Soprano and Baritone Soloists, Trumpet, and Organ): Commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, San Jose, California

Three Songs from "As You Like It" (Voice and Piano): Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

2005

An Easter Processional (Handbell Ensemble (13 bells, 6 ringers)): Commissioned by Christ Episcopal Church, Alameda, California

Autumn Sun Canticle (Trumpet and Piano): Commissioned by The Commission Project

Boze, pred tvou velebnosti (Hymn Tune (harmonization)): Commissioned by Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Cerulean: Double Percussion Concerto (Two Solo Percussionists and Ensemble): Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon School of Music

Christ Is Alive! (Organ (manuals only)): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Dawn Rituals (Flute Quartet): Commissioned by LAGO

Downpour (SATB Chorus and String Quartet): Commissioned by Madrigalia

Fantasy Variations (Alto Saxophone and Piano): Commissioned in honor of George Perle's 90th birthday

Folk Fantasies (Solo Euphonium, String Quartet, Percussion): Commissioned by Matthew Murchison

Fourth Piano Sonata (Piano): Commissioned for Donna Amato

Frequent Flyer (Alto Saxophone, Marimba, Piano): Commissioned for Fireworks and the Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium

Giant Colored Bird II (Two Clarinets and Bassoon): Commissioned by Nicholas Batko

Giant Colored Bird III (Horn Octet): Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon Horn Choir

In What Time Remains (Brass Quintet): Commissioned by Musik Fabrik

Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley (Organ): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Meditation and Rejoicing (Organ, Brass Quintet, Opt. Timpani): Commissioned by Christ Episcopal Church, Alameda, California

Music for "Lysistrata" (SATB Chorus, Soloists, and Tape): Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

Ode (Contrabass): Commissioned by P. Kellach Waddle

Orbiting Paradise (Soprano, Trumpet, Piano): Commissioned by Chris Gekker

Partita on "St. Elizabeth" (Organ): Commissioned in honor of Bruce Klanderman

Piano Concerto (Solo Piano and Strings): Commissioned by Symphonic Underground

Pittsburgh Concerto (Orchestra): Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon School of Music

Praise the Lord, People of God (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned for First Congregational Church, Nantucket

Prelude on "Martyrdom" (Organ): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Prelude on "Materna" (Organ): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Promises, Promises (arrangement) (Brass Band): Commissioned by the River City Brass Band

Psalm 118 (Simplified Anglican Chant with Refrain): Commissioned by the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester

Psalm 29 (Simplified Anglican Chant with Refrain): Commissioned by the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester

Quintet for Bassoon and Strings (Bassoon and String Quartet): Commissioned by The Commission Project

Reflection (Trumpet and Piano): Commissioned by Alice E. Irvin

Reflection on "Repton" (Organ): Commissioned by Marisa Green

Road of Light (Saxophone Quartet): Commissioned by Laura Manion

Rossini in the Kitchen (Comic Monodrama in One Act): Commissioned by Frank Napolitano

Sing, O Sing This Blessed Morn (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned for First Congregational Church, Nantucket

Sonata for Flute and Piano (Flute and Piano): Commissioned for Brook Ferguson

Sonata for Solo Violin (Violin): Commissioned for David Fulmer

Spring Songs (Trumpet and Piano): Commissioned by Cavanagh Concerts

Sun Tracing (Trumpet and Piano): Commissioned by Donna Amato

Symphony No. 3, "Ave Maris Stella" (Chamber Orchestra): Commissioned by Duquesne University

Welcome Wind (SAB Chorus and Piano): Commissioned by Carnegie Mellon Community Outreach Program

Windswept Skies, Swirling Seas (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts

2004

A Hiker's Gear (Organ and Opt. Narrator): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Adam Lay Ybounden (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by University of the South

All My Heart This Night Rejoices (Organ (manuals only)): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Be Present, Holy Trinity (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Canzona (Horn Sextet): Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon Horn Choir

Cisco Dreaming (Cello): Commissioned by Peter Lorenzo Anderegg

Clarinet Concerto (Solo Clarinet and String Orchestra): Commissioned by Harrison Nelson

Dawn Game (Wind Ensemble): Commissioned for the Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble

Dionis Dreaming (Two Guitars): Commissioned for the Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo

Easter Triumph! Easter Joy! (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Festive Processional (Organ): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Foresight Spinning: Meditations for Contrabass and Ensemble (Solo Contrabass and Ensemble): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Giant Colored Bird (Guitar): Commissioned for Karin Schaupp

Horn Trio (Violin, Horn, Piano): Commissioned by Harrison Nelson for Composers Concordance

In the Absence of Your Ringing (Carillon): Commissioned by the Friends of the Albany City Carillon

In the Light (Piano and Organ): Commissioned for Duo Majoya

Let Praise of God Begin (SATB Chorus, Youth Choruss, and Organ): Commissioned by the Royal School of Church Music in America

Missa Brevis ("Trottier") (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts

O Sleep, Dear Holy Baby (Organ (manuals only)): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Remembering Tomorrow: Trombone Concerto (Solo Trombone and Orchestra): Commissioned by Haim Avitsur

Solar Visions (Woodwind Quintet): Commissioned by the Arcadian Winds

Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (Trumpet and Piano): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Sonata for Violin and Organ (Violin and Organ): Commissioned by Harrison Nelson for the Gough Duo

Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano (Violin and Piano): Commissioned for Ostap Shutko

Synodos (Violin): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

The Oncies (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

The Transportation Age (Organ and Opt. Narrator): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Thieves (Chamber Opera in One Act): Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Two Fragments (Guitar Quartet): Commissioned by the Corona Guitar Kvartet

Two Preludes (Chimes or Carillon): Commissioned by David Schaap

Waiting for October (Flute and Guitar): Commissioned for the Heim Duo

2003

Beyond All Knowing (Chamber Orchestra): Commissioned by Richard Mason

Builders for Christ (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by St. George's Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee

Canalscape: Soliloquy for String Quartet (String Quartet): Commissioned by the Harvard Club of Rochester

Desiring the Solicitude of Rain (Solo Tenor and Chamber Orchestra): Commissioned by John McMunn

Distant Glittering Orbs (Alto Flute): Commissioned by Frederick Butler

Dr. Magic (Chamber Opera in One Act): Commissioned by hrCME and the Leverett Arts Society

Dream-Tombeau: Crucifixus (Piano): Commissioned for Gordon Rumson

Into One Crimson Flame (Bass Clarinet): Commissioned by Frederick Butler

New World Carols: An American Christmas Triptych (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by The Memorial Church for the Harvard University Carol Services, 2003

Orbital (Orchestra): Commissioned by New Music Tomorrow

Partita (Baroque Flute): Commissioned by Dolores Zdancewicz

Prayer of Julian of Norwich (SAB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Prism (Organ): Commissioned by Robert Jan August

Remember? (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Sonata for English Horn and Piano (English Horn and Piano): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Spectrum (Concerto-Cantata for Oboe, Chorus, and Chamber Orchestra): Commissioned with the support of Thomas Masterman

Star Canticle: Vision Vibrant (Oboe, Clarinet, Piano): Commissioned by Toni Marie Marchioni

Stories in the Stars (Children's Chorus (2-part) and Piano, with Opt. Narrator(s)): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Symphony of Light (String Orchestra): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music Music and Richard Mason

The Lamp of Charity (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied (divisi)): Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Threads: Concerto for Orchestra (Orchestra): Commissioned by the Harvard Club of Rochester

Tombeau-Aria (String Quartet): Commissioned for the Premieres Festival, Kyiv, Ukraine

Too Upset for Words (Alto Saxophone (or Clarinet), Guitar, and Piano): Commissioned by the Lakehead University New Music Ensemble

Tundra Canticle (Bassoon and Contrabass): Commissioned by Bradley and Douglas Balliett

Turning Sunwards (Horn): Commissioned for John Aubrey

Vineyard Haven: Introduction and Free Accompaniment (Organ): Commissioned by Jung-A Lee

Windswept: Legend of Sea and Sky (Violin and Guitar): Commissioned by Duo46

Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old (2-part Chorus and Keyboard): Commissioned by William Fletcher

2002

A Prayer for Service (SATB Chorus, S Solo, and Organ): Commissioned by Murray Forbes Somerville in celebration of the first year of the Choral Fellows program, 2002

Advent Desolations (Flute and Piano): Commissioned by Dolores Zdancewicz

Alive! (Organ): Commissioned by Sandra Gay for the dedication of the new organ at Webster Presbyterian Church

All Things Came to Be (Organ and Handbells (8 bells, 4 ringers)): Commissioned for Webster Presbyterian Church

Any Kingdom We Have (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

As to the Sun (Alto Saxophone): Commissioned for Paul Wehage

August Latitudes (Violin, Guitar, Piano): Commissioned by Duo46

Beach Street (Hymn Tune (76 87)): Commissioned by Christ Chapel Fellowship

Bernini's Angels (Two Pianos): Commissioned for the Harvard University Art Museums

Blue Glimmers (Flute, Clarinet, Contrabass): Commissioned for the Lakehead University New Music Ensemble

Canticle: Mosaic in Remembrance and Hope (SATB Chorus and Flute): Commissioned by Harvard University United Ministry for the one year memorial of the events of September 11, 2001

CLAC Jubilee (Hymn Tune (CMD)): Commissioned for the jubilee of the Christian Labour Assocation of Canada

Coatue Dreaming (Trumpet): Commissioned by Richard Mason

Dances of the Holy Fool: Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (Alto Saxophone and Piano): Commissioned by Richard and Simi Mason in celebration of their anniversary

Dark December: Ignis Dei (Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Vibraphone, Piano): Commissioned by Maurice and Amy Katz for Non Sequitur

Dionis Dreaming (Mandolin and Guitar): Commissioned by Duo Ahlert and Schwab

Dream Etudes, Book III (Tuba): Commissioned for Mark Nelson

Dream Etudes, Book IV (Oboe): Commissioned for Juozas Rimas

Enchanted Pathways: Concerto for Horn and Ensemble (Solo Horn and Ensemble): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Eternity Canticle: First Light (String Orchestra): Commissioned by Richard Mason

Faith, Praise, and Prayer (Piano): Commissioned by National Music Publishers

Faith, Praise, and Prayer for Advent and Christmas (Piano): Commissioned by National Music Publishers

Harbor House (Hymn Tune (7676 with refrain)): Commissioned by Richard and Simi Mason

Honey from the Rock (Communion Cantata (SAB Chorus, Mezzo-Soprano Solo, Flute, and Organ)): Commissioned for First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts

How Far Away is Heaven (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

In the Fire of Images: Three Etudes (Alto Saxophone and Piano): Commissioned by Maurice and Amy Katz for Paul Wehage

Light Inaccessible (Two Cellos): Commissioned by the Aradia Duet

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis ("St. Peter's, Cambridge") (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by Matthew F. Burt

Memorial Church (Hymn Tune (77 77 D)): Commissioned by The Memorial Church for the New Harvard University Hymn Book, 2002

Mikas Pond (Hymn Tune (8787 8687)): Commissioned for Rochester Christian Reformed Church on its 125th anniversary

O Sacrum Convivium (Alto Voice and Organ): Commissioned for the Canticum Novum Concerts

Of Songs and Swirls: Four Lyric Pieces (Soprano Saxophone and Piano): Commissioned by Maurice and Amy Katz for Paul Wehage and Moyuru Maeda

Passion Canticle (Soprano Saxophone (with tubular bell)): Commissioned for Paul Wehage

Polpis Dreaming (Contrabass Saxophone and Piano): Commissioned for Jay C. Easton

Pooh's Serenade (Bassoon, Cello, Piano): Commissioned by hrCME for Arts First

Seascape Passion: Midday Brightness (Third Piano Sonata) (Piano): Commissioned for Marco Modaro

Showings of Divine Love (Viola (Baroque and Modern) and Organ): Commissioned by the Mason Trust

Star Tenders (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Sun Figment (Harp): Commissioned by Musik Fabrik

The Way, the Truth, the Life (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned by St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Two Oates Miniatures (Voice and Piano): Commissioned by Lena Murais

Winter Brightnesses (String Orchestra): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

WLE Repertoire with More Pedals Pieces (Organ): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions

2001

Alleluia! Jesus Has Risen (Hymn Concertato (Congregation, SATB Chorus, Brass Quartet, Organ)): Commissioned by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

America the Beautiful (orchestration) (Chorus and Band): Commissioned by Harvard University for the installation of president Lawrence H. Summers

At the Setting of the Sun (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music for the Harvard University Choir

Brightnesses (Flute and Organ): Commissioned by KircheFlöteGesellschaft

Concertino for Three (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon): Commissioned by Sally Turner

Dawn Song (Piano Duet (1-piano, 4-hands)): Commissioned by William Cartright and Mason Gronsky

Enchanted Gardens (Cello and Piano): Commissioned for Stephen and Lisa Truelove by J. Harris Parker, III

Epitaph of Seikilos (Clarinet (or Flute), Alto Saxophone, Euphonium): Commissioned by Al Benner for the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts

Exaltations (Organ): Commissioned by The Commission Project for James and Marilyn Biery

Fantasy-Variations on "Huntsville" (Organ): Commissioned for the Canticum Novum Concerts

From Jesse's Old Stump (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Holy Trinity Choral Artists

From Past to Future (Organ): Commissioned by St. Michael's Church for the chancel organ re-dedication with gifts of the congregation

Give Glory to God (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned for First Congregational Church, Nantucket

God Spoke With Varied Voices (SATB Chorus and Piano): Commissioned by Daniel Allen and the Hills Alive Chorale for Christmas In Our Town, 2001

Jaunts (Mandolin Quintet): Commissioned for the Sydney Mandolins

Jesus, Gift of God (2-part Treble Chorus and Keyboard): Commissioned by the Noteworthy Voices for Christmas Celebration 2001

Jubilee-Postlude on "Converse" (Organ): Commissioned by Zimbel Press

Lairs of Flavor (Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano): Commissioned by WHRB Radio

Leaves of Light (String Orchestra (young performers)): Commissioned by The Southfield School

Meditation on "Palsrok" (Organ): Commissioned for Rochester Christian Reformed Church

Midsummer Songs (Tuba Quartet): Commissioned for Tubalaté

Night Songs (Chamber Orchestra): Commissioned by St. Michael's Chamber Orchestra with a grant from the Hogwood Fund

Offertories for the Church Year (Organ): Commissioned by Marnie Masters

Palsrok (Hymn Tune (LM)): Commissioned for Rochester Christian Reformed Church

Prayers (Guitar and Organ): Commissioned by Herbert Levine

Silver Lagoons: Trumpet Concerto (Solo Trumpet and Orchestra): Commissioned with support from Louise Sandowska Taylor

Songlines, Sun Dreaming (Orchestra): Commissioned by the Hodges Fund

Tenebrae Canticle (Organ): Commissioned by Rochester Christian Reformed Church

The Forest's Song (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Trenton Quintet (Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Tributaries from the Green Mountain (Baroque Violin and Organ): Commissioned for Monteverdi Days, 2002

Triptych-Fantasy for Trumpet and Strings (Solo Trumpet and String Orchestra): Commissioned by John Morris

Tropes and Collects (Contrabass): Commissioned for Stephen Gilewski

Two Seasonal Sketches, Set II (Clarinet and Piano): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Viewpoints (Three Flutes): Commissioned by Al Benner for the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts

WLE Pedal Primer Pieces (Organ): Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions

Zest: Fanfare for Orchestra (Orchestra): Commissioned by The Fanfare Project

2000

Botany (SSA Chorus and Piano): Commissioned by the Bulgarian Music Festival

Celestial Meditations (Organ and Brass Choir (3 Trumpets [1 C/2 Bb], 3 Horns, 2 Trombones, Tuba) or Organ, Brass Choir, and Timpani (3 Trumpets [1 C/2 Bb], Horn, 2 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba) [2005 version]): Commissioned for William Berg, Michael Stewart, and the Chicago Brass Choir with a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Howard Skelman / Revised 2005 version commissioned for Robert W. Lehman, Christ Church Episcopal, New Haven, Connecticut and the River City Brass Band, Denis Colwell, music director

Ceremonial Loops: Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra (Electric Violin and Orchestra): Commissioned by Sabrina Berger

Concerto Grosso (Solo Group (flute, clarinet, horn, violin, cello) and Orchestra): Commissioned for the Hochstein Music School

Dawn Liturgies (Organ): Commissioned by the Northern Lights Music Festival

Dream Etudes (Clarinet): Commissioned by Cheryl Melfi

Equinox Dances (Piano Trio): Commissioned by the Serafino Trio

Gladly, the Cross-Eyed Bear (Clarinet, Trumpet, Xylophone, Piano): Commissioned by the Kilgore College New Music Ensemble

Invocation (Alto Flute and Organ): Commissioned by Jeff Klingfuss

Invocation (Solo Flute and String Orchestra): Commissioned by The Provence Society

Jackson Flourish (Bugle and Organ): Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for the 2001 Regional Convention, Jackson, Mississippi

Jetties Beach (Hymn Tune (66 66 88)): Commissioned by First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Mass.

Light in the Morning (Third String Quartet) (String Quartet): Commissioned by the London Chamber Group for the British Library

O Jerusalem (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned as the Luciano Beroni Millennium Memorial Commission, 2000

On Lofty Places (Organ): Commissioned by the Murray Schultz Service Playing Competition

Pentecost Compline (Bass Recorder and Organ): Commissioned by Julia Waldon

Prelude on "O Sacred Head" (Organ): Commissioned by Hans Jens Hassler for the 250th anniversary of the death of J. S. Bach

Quintet for Clarinet and Strings (Clarinet and String Quartet): Commissioned by a consortium of Vivian Kane, the Dallas String Quartet, the Res Publica String Quartet, and the Calvari String Quartet

See the Promised Dawn Arise (Chamber Opera for the Church): Commissioned by Webster Presbyterian Church for its 175th anniversary

Two Evening Songs (Piano): Commissioned by the Living Music Foundation

Two Parlor Pieces for Reed Organ (Reed Organ): Commissioned by Tom and Eileen Marowles

Two Seasonal Sketches (Clarinet and Piano): Commissioned by Westhard Gerber

Water Music (Organ): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music, the Council for the Support of New Church Music, Raynard Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Burch

When the Morning Stars Began to Sing (Organ): Commissioned by Sandra Gay for Webster Presbyterian Church for its 175th anniversary

Who Stole the Queen's Tarts? (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

1999

Cassandra (Music-Theatre Work for Mezzo-Soprano and Instrumental Ensemble): Commissioned by the Experimental Theatre of the Black Forest

Concerto for Bass Saxophone and Strings (Solo Bass Saxophone and String Orchestra): Commissioned by Andreas van Zoelen with support from the Broeker Fund for New Music

Crowns (Organ): Commissioned for Paul Ayres for concert tours, 2000

Duet (Chamber Opera in One Act): Commissioned by the Repellent Players

Earth Canticle: Concerto Brevis for Trumpet and Orchestra (Solo Trumpet and Orchestra): Commissioned by Mrs. Lucy Hodges and the Hodges Fund

Fantasia on American Hymns (Alto Saxophone and Piano): Commissioned by Jay Pierson for Jim and Esther Steele

Fantasy on "Valmai" (Organ): Commissioned by H. Hubert Benckler

Forgotten Runes (Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano): Commissioned by Ensemble Decadanse, France

Holstein Fanfare (Trumpet, Horn, Tuba): Commissioned by the Holstein Trio

Illuminations (Voice and Tuned Percussion Tubes): Commissioned by Integron Corporation

In Nomine II (Flute and Oboe): Commissioned by the Williamson Glen Chamber Music Series (Canada)

In Nomine III (Clarinet, Horn, Trumpet): Commissioned by the Williamson Glen Chamber Music Series (Canada)

In Nomine IV (Bassoon, Tuba, Cello): Commissioned by the Williamson Glen Chamber Music Series (Canada)

Island Fire (Duple Trio for Six Instruments): Commissioned by the Williamson Glen Chamber Music Festival, 1999

King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream (Organ): Commissioned by Daniel Pinkham for Andrew Paul Holman

Mahalaleel's Nocturne (Piano): Commissioned by Editio Musica Polski Romana for the 150th anniversary of the death of Frederic Chopin

Missa Ecclesiastica (Organ): Commissioned by the Council for the Support of New Church Music, Rome, Italy

Nantucket Sleighride: Fantasy for Orchestra (Orchestra): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Nantucket Summer (Piano (young performers)): Commissioned by the Werner Foundation

O rubor sanguinis (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned by Leonard Halkiner for the American Repertory Singers

Organbook I (Pieces for Manuals) (Organ (manuals only)): Commissioned by Sally T. Hobson

Poor Bibi (Chamber Opera in One Act): Commissioned by the Repellent Players

Prelude and Rondino on "Herzliebster Jesu" (Organ): Commissioned by the Werner Foundation

Purget Spongia: Fanfare for Two Trumpets (Two Trumpets (Bb or C)): Commissioned for the 1999 Contemporary Music Festival, Sofia, Bulgaria

Quintet for Trumpet and Strings (Trumpet and String Quartet): Commissioned for the Williamson Glen Chamber Music Series (Canada) by Loretta and Taylor Burke

Reverberations (Trumpet and Organ (pedals only)): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Sea Findings (Solo Contrabass and Orchestra): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music for P. Kellach Waddle

Second Sonata for Piano (Piano): Commissioned for the opening of the Curtis Performance Center, Rochester, New York

Second String Quartet (String Quartet): Commissioned by the Dallas String Quartet

Sinfonia: Deo Gracias (Orchestra): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music for the Hewlett-Packard Symphony Orchestra

Sonata da Chiesa (Organ): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music for Daniel Pinkham and King's Chapel, Boston

Sonata for Brass Choir (Brass Choir (3 Trumpets [1 C/2 Bb], 3 Horns, 2 Trombones, Tuba)): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music for the Chicago Brass Choir

Sonata for Violin and Piano (Violin and Piano): Commissioned by Karen Bolshevian Ringwold for the 2000 Contemporary Music Festival, Sofia, Bulgaria

The Canons of Dordt (Two Clarinets): Commissioned by Westhard Gerber

The Great Wilno (Solo Piano and Wind Ensemble): Commissioned by Bob Stata

The Last Voice of the Wind (Bass Recorder and Piano): Commissioned by Julia Waldon for the 60th anniversary of the American Recorder Society

The Waterville Organbook (Organ): Commissioned by James Hodgson Holcomb

Three Chorale Preludes (Organ): Commissioned by the Ecumenical Millennium Celebration Council

Three Dunbar Verses (Voice and Cello): Commissioned by Patricia Anne Reynolds

Three Passiontide Motets (SATB Chorus Unaccompanied): Commissioned for Roger Wilhelm and Madrigalia for its 25th anniversary year

Three Point Pi (Tuned Percussion Tubes and Piano): Commissioned by Integron Corporation

Triptych for Harpsichord (Harpsichord): Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Visions of Eternity (Orchestra): Commissioned by St. Michael's Chamber Orchestra

We Are Filled With Joy (SATB Chorus and Organ): Commissioned for the Colby College Richner-Strong Institute of Church Music

What's the Scoop? (Musical for Children): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Worldscape (SATB Chorus and Piano): Commissioned for the Allendale Columbia Vocal Ensembles

Years of Plenty, Years of Peace (Brass Quintet): Commissioned for the Luminary Brass Quintet

1998

A Dog Ballad (Piano and Speaking Voice): Commissioned by Jonathan Hugh Lovell

Barnyard Episodes: Sonata for Contrabassoon and Piano (Contrabassoon and Piano): Commissioned for the 1999 International Contrabassoon Festival, Park City, Utah

Biblicals: Concerto for Solo Piano in Five Movements (Piano): Commissioned for Kathleen Supové

Dentistry Music (Flute and Piano): Commissioned for the 25th anniversary of the St. Petersburg (Russia) Society of Dentists

Fantasy and Procession (Piano): Commissioned by Dance Rochester and the New York State Council for the Arts and Culture

Floopishness: Two Pieces for Clarinet Solo (Clarinet): Commissioned by Westhard Gerber

Joy of Humankind: Brief Transport for Orchestra (Orchestra): Commissioned by Mrs. Lucy Hodges and the Hodges Fund for the Czech Radio Symphony

Lead On, O King Eternal (Concert Paraphrase) (Piano): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School for graduation ceremonies

Paradoxes: Sonata for Cello and Piano (Cello and Piano): Commissioned by Larry Kludge

Singing (SATB Chorus and Piano): Commissioned for the Allendale Columbia Vocal Ensembles with funding from the Broeker Fund for New Music

Sonata for Piano (Piano): Commissioned by Barry Simmons

String Quartet (String Quartet): Commissioned by The Commission Project

Tartarus (Orchestra): Commissioned for the 80th anniversary of the American Classical League

Trio from Pomp and Circumstance March, No. 1 (Elgar) (Piano): Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School for graduation ceremonies

1997

A City Upon a Hill (Piano and Narrator): Commissioned by The Commission Project

Hallucinations (Flute and Piano): Commissioned by June Wallingsford-Boyce for the birthday of her daughter Carol

Humectare Amnem (Brass Quintet and Xylophone): Commissioned by The Commission Project

Ideas: Short Etudes for Solo Oboe (Oboe): Commissioned by G. L. "Flaps" Menendez

Sonata for Soprano Recorder and Piano (Soprano Recorder and Piano): Commissioned by June Wallingsford-Boyce for the birthday of her daughter Carol

Third Organ Sonata (Organ): Commissioned by The Commission Project

Three Procrustean Etudes (Piano): Commissioned by Barry Simmons for the 1997 Contemporary Music Festival, Sofia, Bulgaria

Toccata (Two Pianos): Commissioned by The Commission Project

Two Bagatelles (Piano (young performers)): Commissioned by The Commission Project

1996

Antiphons (Two Clarinets, Violin, Two Pianos): Commissioned by The Commission Project