List of Works

Op. 622Three Intermezzi (2005) for Trumpet and Piano8.5 min.
  • Ballad
  • Reflection
  • Serenata

Dedication: for Chris Gekker

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 620Fourth Piano Sonata (2005) for Piano13 min.
  • Mourning at Sunset
  • Beyond Distant Echoes
  • Whispers of Mortality

Dedication: for Donna Amato

Commission: Commissioned for Donna Amato

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 618Folk Fantasies (2005) for Solo Euphonium, String Quartet, Percussion12 min.
  • Highland Ballad (Scotland)
  • Ceremonial (Nigeria)
  • Circle Dance (America)

Dedication: for Matthew Murchison

Commission: Commissioned by Matthew Murchison

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 617Meditation and Rejoicing (2005) for Organ, Brass Quintet, Opt. Timpani7 min.
  • Meditation
  • Rejoicing

Dedication: for Matthew Burt and Christ Episcopal Church, Alameda, California

Commission: Commissioned by Christ Episcopal Church, Alameda, California

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 615Rossini in the Kitchen (2005) Comic Monodrama in One Act
Tenor and Piano
12 min.

Libretto by Mark Schweizer

Frank Napolitano, tenor; Fenton Groden, piano

Dedication: for Frank Napolitano

Commission: Commissioned by Frank Napolitano

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 614Downpour (2005) for SATB Chorus and String Quartet4 min.

Text by Kathleen Wakefield

Madrigalia; Gibbs & Main; Roger Wilhelm, conductor

Dedication: for Roger Wilhelm and Madrigalia

Commission: Commissioned by Madrigalia

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 613Sonata for Solo Violin (2005) for Violin22 min.
  • Synodos
  • Logos

Dedication: for David Fulmer

Commission: Commissioned for David Fulmer

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 612Road of Light (2005) for Saxophone Quartet5 min.

Dedication: for Laura Manion and the Harvard Saxophone Quartet

Commission: Commissioned by Laura Manion

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 611Giant Colored Bird II (2005) for Two Clarinets and Bassoon6 min.

Dedication: for Nicholas Batko, Christina Johnson, and Eric Goldman

Commission: Commissioned by Nicholas Batko

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 610Dawn Rituals (2005) for Flute Quartet7 min.
  • Moon Halo (after Brahms/Schwantner)
  • Sun Ride

LAGO Flute Quartet

Dedication: for LAGO

Commission: Commissioned by LAGO

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 609Welcome Wind (2005) for SAB Chorus and Piano3 min.

Text by Virginia Hamilton Adair

The Composers' Choir; Daniel Shaw, conductor

Dedication: for Jason Iannuzzi and the Winchester Thurston Upper School Chorus

Commission: Commissioned by Carnegie Mellon Community Outreach Program

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 608Anglican Psalm Chant No. 6 (2005) Psalm Chant (Simplified)

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Dedication: for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Publisher: free download

Op. 607Anglican Psalm Chant No. 5 (2005) Psalm Chant (Simplified)

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Dedication: for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Publisher: free download

Op. 606Christ Is Alive! (2005) for Organ (manuals only)2 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Martha Sobaje

Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "The Organist’s Companion (March 2013 issue)"

Op. 605Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley (2005) for Organ2.5 min.

Dedication: for Mark Hijleh

Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "The Organist’s Companion (January 2010 issue)"

Op. 604Sonata for Harpsichord (2004) for Harpsichord15 min.
  • Processional
  • Arioso
  • Scherzo
  • Musette and Fanfare
  • Fantasy
  • Pastorale
  • Ostinato Aria
  • Dance
  • Spring Song
  • Recessional

Dedication: for Julia

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 603The Oncies (2004) Musical for Children
Chorus, Actors, Piano
40 min.

Book and Lyrics by Randy Northrup

Commission: Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Op. 600Cerulean: Double Percussion Concerto (2005) for Two Solo Percussionists and Ensemble
1.1.1+Bcl.1/1.0.0.0/pno/1.1.1.1.0
11.5 min.
  • Different Purposes
  • Different Porpoises

Cory Cousins and Mike Perdue, percussion; Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble; Walter Morales, conductor

Dedication: for Cory Cousins, Mike Perdue, and the Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble, Walter Morales, director and for Howard Stokar

Commission: Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon School of Music

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 599No Darkness at All (2004) for Organ3.5 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Sandy

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

Op. 598Maker of the World (2004) for 2-part Chorus and Keyboard
based on NEW DISCIPLES by Alfred V. Fedak
2.5 min.

based on the hymn tune NEW DISCPLES by Alfred V. Fedak

Text by Richard Leach

Dedication: for David Schaap and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 597Premat Mundus (2004) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied (with Tenor Solo)2 min.

Text by Girolamo Savonarola

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

Dedication: for Marguerite Brooks and the Yale Camerata

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Op. 595Clarinet Concerto (2004) for Solo Clarinet and String Orchestra14 min.
  • Supplication
  • Jubilee

Dedication: for Angela Occhionero

Commission: Commissioned by Harrison Nelson

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 592Two Wakefield Songs (2004) for Mezzo-Soprano, Clarinet, Piano5 min.

Text by Kathleen Wakefield

  • After Looking at Bruegel
  • Why Does the Bee Fly into the Little Iron Pagoda in the Garden?

Dedication: for Helen Karloski and Angela Occhionero

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 591Lyric Pieces (2004) for Clarinet and Piano14 min.

Angela Shankar, clarinet and Donna Amato, piano

Dedication: for Angela (Occhionero) Shankar

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 590Ancient Airs (2004) for Flute9.5 min.
  • Beyond the Mountains
  • Forgotten Incantation

Dedication: for Sandra Ragusa

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 589Solar Visions (2004) for Woodwind Quintet12 min.
  • Recitatives and Chorales
  • Serenata
  • Dance

Dedication: for the Arcadian Winds

Commission: Commissioned by the Arcadian Winds

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 588O Sleep, Dear Holy Baby (2004) for Organ (manuals only)2.5 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Mike Hill

Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

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

Op. 587All My Heart This Night Rejoices (2004) for Organ (manuals only)2.25 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Marisa

Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Op. 586Be Present, Holy Trinity (2004) for SATB Chorus and Organ3.75 min.

Text from an 11th century hymn, trans. John M. Neale

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

Dedication: for Martha Sobaje

Commission: Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Publisher: St. James Music Press

Op. 585Easter Triumph! Easter Joy! (2004) for SATB Chorus and Organ3 min.

Text by the composer

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

Dedication: for Matthew F. Burt and the choir of Christ Episcopal Church, Alameda, California

Commission: Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Publisher: St. James Music Press

Op. 584Giant Colored Bird (2004) for Guitar6 min.

Dedication: for Karin Schaupp

Commission: Commissioned for Karin Schaupp

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 582Canzona (2004) for Horn Sextet3.5 min.

Carnegie Mellon Horn Choir; Dennis Abelson, conductor

Dedication: for Dennis Abelson and the Carnegie Mellon Horn Choir

Commission: Commissioned by the Carnegie Mellon Horn Choir

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 581Dionis Dreaming (2004) for Two Guitars10.75 min.
  • Obsessions and Memories
  • Dune Dream (Fragment in the Sand)
  • North Shore (Cantilena)
  • Spirit and Release

Dedication: for James Ferla and John Marcinizyn

Commission: Commissioned for the Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 580Remembering Tomorrow: Trombone Concerto (2004) for Solo Trombone and Orchestra
2.1.1.1/1.1.0.0/1perc.timp/strings
10 min.

Robert Kozánek, trombone; Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Kirk Trevor, conductor

Dedication: for Haim Avitsur

Commission: Commissioned by Haim Avitsur

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 579Dawn Game (2004) for Wind Ensemble
3+Picc.2.3+Bcl.2.AATBar saxes/4.4.2.1.2euph/timp.3perc.pno
6.5 min.

Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble; Denis Colwell, conductor

Dedication: for Denis Colwell and the Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble

Commission: Commissioned for the Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 578Festive Processional (2004) for Trumpet and Organ3.25 min.

Dedication: for Drew Fennell

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 577Two Preludes (2004) for Chimes or Carillon4 min.

Carson Cooman, chimes

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Dedication: for David Schaap

Commission: Commissioned by David Schaap

Publisher: free download

Op. 576Adam Lay Ybounden (2004) for SATB Chorus and Organ
Alt. 1: SATB Chorus, Brass Quartet, and Organ; Alt. 2: SATB Chorus and Orchestra (orch. Waite)
2 min.

Text of an anonymous 15th century medieval carol

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

Dedication: for Robert Delcamp and the University Choir, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, Christmas 2004

Commission: Commissioned by University of the South

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 574Symphony No. 2, “Litanies of Love and Rain” (2004) for Orchestra
2.1.2.1/2.2.0.0/1perc/strings
11 min.

Dedication: for Marisa

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 573Sonata for Violin and Organ (2004) for Violin and Organ20 min.
  • Telescope
  • Ballade for Max (for Peter Maxwell Davies on his 70th birthday)
  • Keep on Shining!

Dedication: for Rupert and Rachel

Commission: Commissioned by Harrison Nelson for the Gough Duo

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 572Horn Trio (2004) for Violin, Horn, Piano20 min.

Penny Thompson Kruse, violin; Andrew Pelletier, horn; Shiau-uen Ding, piano

Dedication: for Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish

Commission: Commissioned by Harrison Nelson for Composers Concordance

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 571Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (2004) for Trumpet and Piano12 min.

Jordan Winkler, trumpet; Donna Amato, piano

Dedication: for James Thompson

Commission: Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 570Waiting for October (2004) for Flute and Guitar5 min.

Annette Heim, flute; Bret Heim, guitar

Dedication: for the Heim Duo

Commission: Commissioned for the Heim Duo

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 568Madaket Morning (2004) for Organ2.5 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Joe Utterback on his 60th birthday

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

Op. 567Four Sunsets (2004) for Clarinet5 min.
  • (Flexible, fantastic)
  • (Deathly still)
  • (Vivacious)
  • (Sad, gentle, distant)

Dedication: for Alexander Brash

Publisher: Wehr’s Music House

Op. 566Festive Processional (2004) for Organ3.25 min.

Dedication: for Wayne Leupold

Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Op. 565Fantasy on “Nassau” (2004) for Organ and Four-Part Band4.5 min.

Dedication: for Wayne Leupold and Kernersville Moravian Church, Kernersville, NC

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 564St. Maur (2004) Hymn Tune (10 6 10 6)

“I Can No Longer Celebrate Myself”, John Core

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "At Dawn of Grace: Hymn Tunes of Carson Cooman"

Op. 563Beckoning Summer (2004) for Alto Saxophone2 min.

Paul Wehage, saxophone

Dedication: for Laura on her 21st birthday

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 562The Transportation Age (2004) for Organ and Opt. Narrator6 min.
  • An Automobile
  • An Airplane
  • A Bus
  • A Bicycle
  • A Subway

Dedication: for Christina and Jacob Burley

Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.