Organ Volumes
From 1999–2016, Carson Cooman’s organ music was published primarily by Leupold Editions. Many works are available collected in volumes.
Organ Music, Vol. I is available.
Organ Music, Vol. II is available. (ERRATA LIST – important)
Organ Music, Vol. III is the pedagogical work A Hiker’s Gear
Organ Music, Vol. IV is the pedagogical work The Transportation Age
Organ Music, Vol. V is available. (ERRATA LIST)
Organ Music, Vol. VI is available. (ERRATA LIST)
Organ Music, Vol. VII is available.
Organ Music, Vol. VIII (“Piccoli fiori musicali”) is available.
Organ Music, Vol. IX is available. (ERRATA LIST)
Organ Music, Vol. X is available.
Other works and volumes (and all publications released since 2016) are available from various publishers. Specific publication information is listed on the page for each work.
Many organ publications from after 2016 are available from Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Works for Organ
| Op. 1515 | 25 Preludes and Fugues (2023) for Organ | 72 min. |
Dedication: for Matthew Owens Commission: Commissioned by Matthew Owens Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. (forthcoming after premiere and recording release, ca. 2025) | ||
| Op. 1050 | A Bedfordshire Voluntary (2014) for Organ (manuals only) | 4 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Paul Edwards Publisher: Fagus-Music.com in "The Second Fagus Book of Voluntaries for Manuals" | ||
| Op. 1109 | A Czech Liturgical Year (2015) for Organ | 11.5 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Jiří Žůrek Commission: Commissioned by Erik Simmons Publisher: free download | ||
| Op. 1414 | A Dream of Love (2021) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 3.5 min. |
Text by W. H. Auden Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the installation of the Rev. Matthew Ichihashi Potts, The Memorial Church, Harvard University, December 12, 2021 Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 548 | A Hiker’s Gear (2004) for Organ and Opt. Narrator | 8.5 min. |
Text by the composer
Dedication: in memory of “Uncle Bill” Matthews Commission: Commissioned by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. | ||
| Op. 1480 | A House of Prayer (2022) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 5 min. |
Text by James Montgomery Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; David von Behren, organ Dedication: Commissioned by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Charleston, South Carolina in celebration of its bicentennial (1822–2022) Commission: Commissioned by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Charleston, South Carolina Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 483 | A Lenten Collect (2003) for Two Organs | 3 min. |
Dedication: for Jung-A Lee and Robert Jan August | ||
| Op. 395 | A Pentecost Prayer (1999, rev. 2002) for Unison Chorus (or Solo Voice) and Organ | 2 min. |
Text from the Book of Common Prayer Caitlin Ferguson, soprano; Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for Marisa Publisher: SMP Press | ||
| Op. 1346 | A Pilgrimage Carol (2019) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 3.5 min. |
Text by Euan Tait Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the 110th Annual Christmas Carol Services of The Memorial Church, Harvard University, December 2019 Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 518 | A Prayer for Light (2003) for Soprano and Organ | 3 min. |
Text by Richard Leach Dedication: for Amanda Forsythe Publisher: SMP Press | ||
| Op. 1362 | A St. Patrick Silhouette (2020) for Organ (or Harmonium) (opt. pedal) | 7–10 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Commission: Commissioned by Artis Wodehouse and the Friends of the Erben Organ, Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, New York, New York Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 1539 | A Thanksgiving to God, for his House (2024) for Voice(s) and Organ | 4 min. |
Text by Robert Herrick Dedication: for the Society of St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Massachusetts | ||
| Op. 645 | Ab Ortu Solis (2005) for Organ | 3 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Denis Bédard and Rachel Alflatt Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 5" | ||
| Op. 1279 | Acclamatio (2018) for Organ | 4.5 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Abt Stephan Schröer OSB (Meschede) and Klaus Stehling (Dortmund) Commission: Commissioned by Klaus Stehling Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Five Festive Organ Pieces, Set 2" | ||
| Op. 576 | Adam 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. 1364 | Alborada (2020) for Organ | 3.5 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Michael Calabris Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Four Pieces for Organ" | ||
| Op. 401 | Alive! (2002) for Organ | 6 min. |
Christian Lane, organ Dedication: for Webster Presbyterian Church on the dedication of the Schantz organ, March 2003 Commission: Commissioned by Sandra Gay for the dedication of the new organ at Webster Presbyterian Church Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 2" | ||
| Op. 587 | All 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. 407 | All Things Came to Be (2002) for Organ and Handbells (8 bells, 4 ringers) | 4.25 min. |
Dedication: for Sandra Gay, in celebration of the new organ at Webster Presbyterian Church Commission: Commissioned for Webster Presbyterian Church Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Gallery Music, Vol. 1" | ||
| Op. 1471 | All’offertorio (2022) for Organ (opt. pedal) | 3.5 min. |
Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for Maris Rubis Bauer Publisher: SMP Press | ||
| Op. 1037 | An Heavenly Song (2013) for TB Voices and Organ | 2 min. |
Text of an anonymous medieval carol Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Douglas Bell Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University | ||
| Op. 1213 | An Oasis Remembered (2017) for Organ | 4 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: in memoriam Robert Allworth (1943–2017) Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Two Sky Hymns and An Oasis Remembered" | ||
| Op. 424 | Any Kingdom We Have (2002) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 2.75 min. |
Text by Richard Leach Dedication: for Richard Leach Commission: Commissioned by Selah Publishing Co., Inc. Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. | ||
| Op. 1484 | Aperture (2022) for Organ | 2 min. |
Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for Howard Skempton at 75 Publisher: SMP Press | ||
| Op. 471 | Aquarius Chaconnes (Birthday Music for Marisa) (2002) for Viola and Organ | 5 min. |
Dedication: for Marisa on her 21st birthday Publisher: Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 1465 | Arabesque (2022) for Organ | 4 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Helmut Michael Brand Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Franklin Collection" | ||
| Op. 1044 | Aria quasi una ciaccona (2013) for Organ | 4.5 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Erik, Charissa, Lydia, and Emily Simmons, in memory of Elin Helen Simmons (1931–2013), mother and grandmother Publisher: The Sacred Music Press in "Antiphonies" | ||
| Op. 1519 | Aria RPS (2023) for Organ | 3.5+ min. |
Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for James Woodman, on his retirement Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Three RPS Pieces" | ||
| Op. 482 | Aria: Caritas abundat in omnia (2002) for English Horn and Organ | 3.75 min. |
Dedication: for Toni Marie Marchioni Publisher: Musik Fabrik | ||
| Op. 1040 | Arioso (2013) for Organ (opt. pedal) | 3 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Geoffrey Atkinson Publisher: Fagus-Music.com in "The Second Fagus Book of Voluntaries for Manuals" | ||
| Op. 1301 | Arioso cantabile (2018) for Organ | 5 min. |
Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for Enrico Pasini Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Six Quiet Organ Pieces" | ||
| Op. 1357 | As strong as these stones, as fragile as these stones (2020) for Organ | 6 min. |
Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for Axel Ruoff Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 137 | Ascendit in Caelum (1999, rev. 2002) for Violin and Organ | 2.5 min. |
Rachel Gough, violin; Rupert Gough, organ Dedication: for Elizabeth Juliana Cok Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing | ||
| Op. 1366 | Augustinus-Praeludium (2020) for Organ | 5 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Klaus Geitner Commission: Commissioned by Klaus Geitner Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Riverside Collection" | ||
| Op. 1437 | Aula parva (2022) for Organ | 3.5 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Vidas Pinkevičius Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Riverside Collection" | ||
| Op. 1356 | Awake, Thou World-Filling Light! (2020) Toccata for Organ | 5 min. |
Dedication: for Jan Lehtola Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 586 | Be Present, Holy Trinity (2004) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 3.75 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. 1191 | Be Ye Broken (2017) Fantasy for Organ, Strings, and Voices | 13 min. |
Thomas Sheehan, organ; Harvard University Choir and Orchestra; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in incerto tempore Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Soundspells Productions | ||
| Op. 819 | Be Ye Wise (2009) for Baritone Solo, SATB Chorus, Organ | 3.5 min. |
Text from the Bible: Matthew 10:16; Proverbs 2:10 William Drukett, baritone; Convivium Singers; Alexander Norman, conductor Dedication: for Jennifer Lester Commission: Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 311 | Bears Fruit in Season (2001) for Organ | 3 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Andrew Paul Holman Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 1" | ||
| Op. 846 | Berceuse (2010) for Organ | 3 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Henry Elwyn Forsythe-Jones on his birthday, February 28, 2010 Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 7" | ||
| Op. 978 | Bicinium (2012) for Organ (manuals only) | 1.75 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Pavel Zemek Novák Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 8" | ||
| Op. 1275 | Blessed City, Holy Nation (2018) for Congregation, SATB Chorus, Trumpet, and Organ | 4.5 min. |
Text by John Newton and Edward Osler Dedication: for the Reverend Father Aaron Michael Williams Commission: Commissioned for the ordination of the Reverend Aaron Michael Williams | ||
| Op. 496 | Blessing (2003) for Organ | 3.5 min. |
Dedication: for Al Fedak on his birthday, July 4, 2003 Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 5" | ||
| Op. 1294 | Body of Light (2018) for Organ | 6 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: in memoriam Hermann Seidl (1958–2018) Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Six Quiet Organ Pieces" | ||
| Op. 1390 | Bogurodzica — Quasi meditatio (2021) for Organ | 5 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Jan Bartłomiej Bokszczanin Commission: Commissioned by Jan Bokszczanin | ||
| Op. 936 | Born Among Us in the Night (2011) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 3 min. |
Text by Richard Leach Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Tad and Ann Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. | ||
| Op. 324 | Brightnesses (2001) for Flute and Organ | 6 min. |
Dedication: for Dolores Zdancewicz Commission: Commissioned by KircheFlöteGesellschaft Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing | ||
| Op. 1255 | Bryn Mawr Voluntary (2017) for Organ (opt. pedal) | 4.5 min. |
Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Anthony and Arabella Commission: Commissioned by Edward Landin Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Cambridgeport Collection" | ||
| Op. 498 | Builders for Christ (2003) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 3.25 min. |
Text adapted by the composer from Matthew 7:24-27 Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor Dedication: for Murray Forbes Somerville and the Choir and Parish of St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee Commission: Commissioned by St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee Publisher: St. James Music Press | ||
