List of Works

Op. 691Flute Concerto (2006) for Solo Flute and Orchestra
2(picc).2+Eh.2+Bcl.2/4.2.2.1/2perc.pno/strings
12.5 min.
  • Chanson
  • Fantasy Variations

Dedication: for Judith von Hopf

Commission: Commissioned by Judith von Hopf for the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 689Shining Silhouette: Mt. Mansfield Sunset (2006) for Clarinet in Eb4.5 min.

Dedication: for Dennis and Stevie on their 10th wedding anniversary

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 688I Have Seen the Lord: a Mary Magdalene Sequence (2006) for SATB Chorus, Alto Saxophone, Organ4.25 min.

Text adapted from the Bible

California Diocesan Choir; Jeffrey Smith, conductor

Dedication: for the installation of the Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus as the eighth Bishop of California, July 22, 2006, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California

Commission: Commissioned by the Episcopal Diocese of California

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 686The Kingdom of Justice (2006) for Cantata for SATB Chorus, Soprano and Baritone Soloists, Trumpet, and Organ11 min.

Text adapted from the Bible by Matthew F. Burt

Dawn Farry, soprano; Andrew Chung, baritone; Christopher Wilhite, trumpet; Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choir, San Jose, California; Michael Burroughs, conductor

Dedication: for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, San Jose, California, in honor of Edna Pope

Commission: Commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, San Jose, California

Publisher: St. James Music Press

Op. 685Shining Space: Quintet for Horn and Strings (2006) for Horn and String Quartet17 min.
  • Bright Morning Sky
  • I Am the Vine
  • Chasing Windflower

Konstantin Sokol, horn and the Ukrainian Quartet

Dedication: for Hazel Dean Davis and Stephen Hackbarth, in celebration of their marriage, June 24, 2006

Commission: Commissioned by Hazel Dean Davis and Stephen Hackbarth

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 684Easter Contemplation on “O Filii et Filiae” (2006) for Organ3.5 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Joshua Feltman

Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "The Organist’s Companion (March 2009 issue)"

Op. 683I Will Pour Out My Spirit (2006) for SATB (or SAB) Chorus and Organ2.75 min.

Text adapted from the Bible: from Acts 2

Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor

Dedication: for Mark Hijleh

Commission: Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Publisher: St. James Music Press

Op. 681Bells Beyond the Stars (2006) for Flute and Violin0.75 min.

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Dedication: for the New York Miniaturist Ensemble

Publisher: free download

Op. 679Number Pirates (2006) Musical for Children
Chorus, Actors, Piano
35 min.

Text by Randy Northrup

Commission: Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Op. 678Concerto for Bass Trombone and Six Players (2006) for Solo Bass Trombone and Ensemble
Alto Flute, Clarinet, Percussion, Viola, Cello, Contrabass
13 min.

James Siders, bass trombone; Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble; Walter Morales, conductor

Dedication: for Jim Siders

Commission: Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon School of Music

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 677December Song (2005) for Violin and Piano2 min.

Dedication: for Elizabeth and Morgan, on their engagement

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 676Spring Songs (2005) for Trumpet and Piano15 min.

Carol Hall, trumpet; Fenton Groden, piano

Dedication: for Chris Gekker

Commission: Commissioned by Cavanagh Concerts

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 671This Dusk (2005) for Mezzo-Soprano and Guitar2 min.

Text by Elizabeth Kirschner

Dedication: for Kate Maroney

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 667Waxing and Waning (2005) for Baritone and Piano6 min.

Text by Elizabeth Kirschner

  • Humming Softly (for Marisa on her 23rd birthday)
  • Wake Up (for Gwyneth Walker)
  • Finale (for Joshua K. Copeland)

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 665Planctus (2005) for Viola3.5 min.

Sarah Darling, viola

Dedication: for Alexandra Green

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 664Psalm 66 (Be Joyful in God) (2005) for SATB Chorus and Organ3 min.

Text of Psalm 66:1–2a, 3–4, 7–8, 18a (BCP)

Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor

Dedication: for Holland J. Jancaitis and the choir of Battell Chapel, Yale University

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 663Tempt Me (2005) for Soprano, Tenor, Piano3.5 min.

Text by Elizabeth Kirschner

Dedication: for Derek and Laura Chester

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 662Just Now (2006) for SATB Chorus and Orchestra
2.2.2.2/2.2.2.0/1perc.timp/strings
4.5 min.

Text by Elizabeth Kirschner

Albany Pro Musica; David Griggs-Janower, conductor

Dedication: n honor of the 25th anniversary of Albany Pro Musica, David Griggs-Janower, Founding Director and Conductor

Commission: Commissioned by Albany Pro Musica in celebration of its 25th anniversary

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 661Photoscapes (2005) for Organ and Stereo Tape6.75 min.

Dedication: for Frederick Frahm

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 660Giant Colored Bird III (2005-06) for Horn Octet7.5 min.
  • Intrada and Interlude
  • Chorale
  • Postlude

Dedication: for Dennis Abelson and the Carnegie Mellon Horn Choir

Commission: Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon Horn Choir

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 659Psalm 148 (2005/17) Chant with Refrain3 min.

Text from the Bible: Psalm 148: 1–4, 9–10, 11–13a, 13c–14a

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Dedication: for Colby Colby and Laura Theby

Publisher: free download

Op. 657God, You Move Among Us (2005) for SATB Chorus and Organ2.5 min.

Text by Thomas H. Troeger

Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor

Dedication: for Marisa Green and the choir of Marquand Chapel, Yale Divinity School

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 656Autumn Sun Canticle (2005) for Trumpet and Piano5.25 min.

Dedication: in memory of Bob Stata

Commission: Commissioned by The Commission Project

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 654Two Lullabies (2005) for Viola and Trombone (or Cello)3 min.
  • (Lyrical, gentle)
  • (Moderate)

Dedication: for Ross and Alisa Garin, in celebration of the birth of their daughter, 2005

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 652Pittsburgh Concerto (2005) for Orchestra
3(picc).2+Eh.3+Bcl.2+Cbn/4.3.3.1/3perc.timp/pno/strings
10 min.

Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic; Efraín Amaya, conductor

Dedication: for Amy Stabenow

Commission: Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon School of Music

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 651Sonata for Flute and Piano (2005) for Flute and Piano12.5 min.

Carol Hall, flute; Pascha Gordon, piano

Dedication: for Brook Ferguson and in memory of Meyer Kupferman

Commission: Commissioned for Brook Ferguson

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 650Symphony No. 3, “Ave Maris Stella” (2005) for Chamber Orchestra
1.1.1+Bcl.1/1.1.1.0/1perc/pno/strings
15 min.
  • Pentimento
  • Interrupted Motet

Dedication: for David Stock

Commission: Commissioned by Duquesne University

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 649Piano Concerto (2005) for Solo Piano and Strings
(quintet or orchestra)
9 min.

Dedication: for Symphonic Underground, in celebration of the Mozart Year 2006

Commission: Commissioned by Symphonic Underground

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 647Ode (2005) for Contrabass3.5 min.

Dedication: in memory of Bob Stata and for P. Kellach Waddle to play

Commission: Commissioned by P. Kellach Waddle

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 646Vision (2005) for Violin and Organ3.25 min.

Dedication: for Madeleine Isabelle Gough on her birth, July 12, 2005, and for Rupert and Rachel

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 645Ab Ortu Solis (2005) for Organ3 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Denis Bédard and Rachel Alflatt

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 5"

Op. 644cWindswept Skies, Swirling Seas (2005) for SATB Chorus and Organ3 min.

Text by Mary Louise Bringle

Convivium Singers; Alexander Norman, conductor

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Dedication: in celebration and thanks for the ministry of Peggy Krewson as Director of Music, First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts

Commission: Commissioned by First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts

Publisher: free download

Op. 644Sing, O Sing This Blessed Morn (2005) for SATB Chorus and Organ3.5 min.

Text by Christopher Wordsworth

Alfred Singers

Dedication: in celebration and thanks for the ministry of Peggy Krewson as director of music, First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts

Commission: Commissioned for First Congregational Church, Nantucket

Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 641Prelude on “Materna” (2005) for Organ3 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Daniel E. Gawthrop

Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "The Organist’s Companion (July 2007)"

Op. 640Make Glad the City of God (2005) for Organ2.25 min.

Dedication: for Matthew and Patrick

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 5"

Op. 639Prelude on “Martyrdom” (2005) for Organ2 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Richard Proulx

Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "The Organist’s Companion (January 2008)"

Op. 637Fantasy Variations (2005) for Alto Saxophone and Piano6.5 min.

Dedication: for Paul Wehage and for George Perle on his 90th birthday

Commission: Commissioned in honor of George Perle’s 90th birthday

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 636In What Time Remains (2005) for Brass Quintet5.5 min.

Dedication: for Brass Concept and in memory of Ron Frewin

Commission: Commissioned by Musik Fabrik

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 635Toccata on a Yoruba Hymn (2005) for Organ2 min.

Dedication: for Godwin Sadoh

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "The Organist’s Companion (September 2012 issue)"

Op. 634Sun Tracing (2005) for Trumpet and Piano2.5 min.

Jordan Winkler, trumpet; Donna Amato, piano

Dedication: for Jordan Winkler and Donna Amato

Commission: Commissioned by Donna Amato

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 633Kahlenberg (2005) for Piano (young performers)3 min.

Dedication: for Elisabeth Carolyn Parker

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 632Trois Mélodies Modales (2005) for Flute (young performers)5.75 min.
  • (Andante movendo)
  • (Grave molto)
  • (Poco vivace)

Dedication: in memory of Antoine Tisné

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 631Duet Suite (2005) for Two Like Saxophones (young performers)3 min.
  • Danza
  • Aria
  • Saltarello

Dedication: for Paul Wehage

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 630Cinq Croquis (2005) for Any Saxophone (young performers)8 min.
  • Brise joyeuse
  • Le château ruiné
  • Nuit de lumière cachée
  • Fleuve de douleur
  • Vents de feu (in memoriam Antoine Tisné)

Dedication: for Jean-Thierry Boisseau

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 629Seven Haiku (2005) for Voice and Piano4 min.

Text by Hilary Tann

  • Each Twig
  • Above the Embers
  • Beneath the Skylark
  • Morning Mist
  • Snow Covered Cornfield
  • Night Journey
  • Finding the Sky

Dedication: for Amanda Elizabeth Forsythe and Edward Elwyn Jones, on the occasion of their wedding, June 4, 2005

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 628Reflection on “Repton” (2005) for Organ2.5 min.

Dedication: for Ryan Brandau’s 24th birthday, June 11, 2005

Commission: Commissioned by Marisa Green

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "The Organist’s Companion (January 2007)"

Op. 627Ancient Airs (2005) for Soprano Saxophone9.5 min.

Dedication: for Paul Wehage

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 626Polpis Dreaming (2005) for Contrabassoon and Piano7.25 min.

Dedication: for Henry Skolnick

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 625Frequent Flyer (2005) for Alto Saxophone, Marimba, Piano5.5 min.

Dedication: for Fireworks

Commission: Commissioned for Fireworks and the Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 624Partita on “St. Elizabeth” (2005) for Organ6 min.
  • Theme
  • Duo
  • Gigue
  • Meditation
  • Chorale

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Bruce Klanderman, in celebration of fifty years of ministry through service playing

Commission: Commissioned in honor of Bruce Klanderman

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "The Organist’s Companion (September 2006 issue)"