Works for Organ

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. (ERRATA LIST)

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.

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Op. 991	Sonatina No. 1 (2012) for Organ	6.5 min.
	Divertissement Pibroch Carillon-Ostinato Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Thomas Åberg Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 9"
Op. 1016	Sonatina No. 2 (2013) for Organ (opt. pedal)	8 min.
	Toccata Sharagan Gigue Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Robby Behrman Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Sonatinas Nos. 2 & 3"
Op. 1049	Sonatina No. 3 (2014) for Organ (opt. pedal)	6.5 min.
	Ostinato Dirge Toccatina Dedication: for Johan-Magnus Sjöberg Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Sonatinas Nos. 2 & 3"
Op. 1234	Sonatina No. 4 (2017) for Organ	11 min.
	Hamburg March (for Andreas Willscher) Pößneck Aria (for Hartmut Siebmanns) Ulm Toccata-Fanfare (for Philip Hartmann) Erik Simmons, organ Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1276	Sonatina No. 5 (2018) for Organ	12.5 min.
	Fanfare Prayer Toccata Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Brenda Portman Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1429	Sorbian Prelude (2022) for Organ	5 min.
	Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Feliks Brojer Commission: Commissioned by Felix Bräuer Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Three Sorbian Pieces"
Op. 1328	Spire (2019) Mosaic for Organ	10 min.
	Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Philip Hartmann and the 50th anniversary of the Walcker organ in Ulm Cathedral, Ulm, Germany Commission: Commissioned by Philip Hartmann Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Spire and The Lighthouses"
Op. 1120	St. Michael Antiphonies (2015) for Organ	5 min.
	Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Dr. JanEl B. Will on her 20th anniversary at Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, Virginia Commission: Commissioned by the Choirs of Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, Virginia Publisher: The Sacred Music Press in "Antiphonies"
Op. 1306	Starfield (2018) Three Meditations for Organ	14 min.
	Arcturus Sigma Octantis Polaris Dedication: for Thomas Sheehan Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1526	Such a Silence, Such a Singing (Shepherd Cry) (2023) for SATB Chorus and Organ	2.75 min.
	Text by Euan Tait Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; David von Behren, organ Dedication: for the 114th Annual Christmas Carol Services of The Memorial Church, Harvard University, December 2023 Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 894	Suite Breve (2010) for Organ	12 min.
	Variations (for Adrian and Pam Self) Pastorale (for Christopher Uehlein, OSB) Sortie (for Max Tenney) Christian Lane, organ Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 7"
Op. 1289	Suite circulaire (2018) for Organ	14 min.
	Praeludium Ricercare Toccata Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Elisa Williams Bickers Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1473	Suite in C (2022) for Organ	10 min.
	Introit Divertissement Hornpipe Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Philip Hartmann Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1246	Suite in F (2017) for Organ	11 min.
	Praeambulum Ground Fantasia Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Philip Hartmann Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1247	Suite in G (2017) for Organ	8.5 min.
	Prelude Pastorale-Musette Jubilee Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Jay Zoller Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1583	Sunbloom Dances (2025) for Organ	11.5 min.
	Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for Martin Ellis Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 255	Sunburst (2001) for Organ	1.75 min.
	Dedication: for Robert Allworth Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 1"
Op. 1038	Symphony for Organ (2013) for Organ	21 min.
	Masque Sarabande Chorale Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Erik Simmons Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1118	Tambourin (2015) for Organ	2 min.
	Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Paul Fritts on his birthday Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Cambridgeport Collection"
Op. 224	Tarantella Demente (2000) for Organ Duet (four hands, four feet)	1.25 min.
	Dedication: for the Harvard Organ Society Halloween Concert
Op. 759	Te Deum (2008) for 2-part Chorus and Organ	5 min.
	Text from the Book of Common Prayer (in English) Convivium Singers; Alexander Norman, conductor Dedication: for David Ashley White Commission: Commissioned by the Association of Anglican Musicians Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.
Op. 330	Tenebrae Canticle (2001) for Organ	4.25 min.
	Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Tom and Lois Dykstra Commission: Commissioned by Rochester Christian Reformed Church Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 1"
Op. 1508	Terzetto (2023) for Organ (manuals only) or Piano	2.75 min.
	Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Erik Simmons Publisher: SMP Press
Op. 1211	The Cloak with the Stars (2017) for Organ	7 min.
	Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for Andreas Willscher Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "St. Francis Organbook"
Op. 959	The Evening Choir (2012) for SATB Chorus, SATB Soloists, Organ	11 min.
	Text by Jones Very Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in memoriam Peter J. Gomes (1942–2011) Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1313	The Forest for the Trees (2018) for Organ	9 min.
	Dedication: for Forrest Eimold Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1089	The Guest House (2014) for SATB Chorus and Organ	3.5 min.
	Text by Rumi (trans. Coleman Barks) and the Bible (Matthew 25:35c, 40) Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the installation of the Rev. Lucy A. Forster-Smith, The Memorial Church, Harvard University, October 12, 2014 Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 686	The Kingdom of Justice (2006) for Cantata for SATB Chorus, Soprano and Baritone Soloists, Trumpet, and Organ	11 min.
	Text adapted from the Bible by Matthew F. Burt from Micah 6:8 from Isaiah 58:6-9 from Jeremiah 31:31, 33 from James 2:5, Matthew 6:19-21, and Revelation 21:1, 3 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. 1330	The Lighthouses (2019) for Organ	8.5 min.
	Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Klaus Geitner Commission: Commissioned for the 12th Sendlinger Orgelnacht, Munich-Sendling, Germany Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Spire and The Lighthouses"
Op. 737	The Litany of Light (2007) for SATB Chorus, Baritone and Soprano Soloists, Brass Quintet, Timpani, and Organ	13 min.
	Text by Elizabeth Kirschner Meditation Memory’s Torch The Swift Seasons The Sounds of Highest Praise Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in celebration of its 75th anniversary (1932-2007) and dedicated to the Harvard University Choir, Edward Elwyn Jones, Gund University Organist and Choirmaster Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Musik Fabrik
Op. 843	The Name Above All Names (2009) for SATB Chorus and Organ	3 min.
	Text from the Bible: Philippians 2:5-11 Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Christopher Uehlein Commission: Commissioned by the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts Publisher: Sacred Music Press (forthcoming 2018)
Op. 777	The Oda-Burns Mass (2008) for SATB Chorus, Violin, Percussion, Organ	7.5 min.
	Text from the Book of Common Prayer (Rite II) Kyrie Gloria Sanctus Agnus Dei Choir of Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley, California; Matthew F. Burt, conductor Dedication: in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ordination of John Oda-Burns to the Christian ministry Commission: Commissioned by Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley and Woodside, California
Op. 1316	The Remembering Earth (2018) for SATB Chorus and Organ	4.5 min.
	Text by Elizabeth Kirschner Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the Memorial Church at Harvard University, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1101	The Rose of Sharon (2014) for Mezzo-Soprano and Organ	6 min.
	Text from the Bible: Song of Songs 2:1–8, 10–13, 16a Dedication: for Tracelyn Gesteland and Wyatt Smith Commission: Commissioned by Tracelyn Gesteland and Wyatt Smith Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1341	The Shores of Light (2019) for Soprano and Organ	11 min.
	Textless (vocalise) Dedication: for Ketti Jane Muschler and Thomas Sheehan Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 780	The Sky Can Still Remember (2008) for SSAA Chorus and Organ	3.5 min.
	Text by Phillips Brooks Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont; Dawn O. Willis, conductor Dedication: for Dawn Willis and the Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont Commission: Commissioned by the Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont Publisher: Amber Waves Music Publishing
Op. 562	The Transportation Age (2004) for Organ and Opt. Narrator	6 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.
Op. 1295	The True Glory (2018) for SATB Chorus and Organ	2.25 min.
	Text by Francis Drake Harvard Choral Fellows; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in celebration of Lawrence S. Bacow as the 29th president of Harvard University Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 381	The Way, the Truth, the Life (2002) for SATB Chorus and Organ	3 min.
	Text by W. H. Auden Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor Dedication: in celebration and thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Titus L. Presler as rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1991-2002 Commission: Commissioned by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 746	There Is Much in the World (2007) for 2-part Treble Chorus and Keyboard	1.75 min.
	Text by the composer St. James Singers Dedication: for Gwyneth Walker Commission: Commissioned by St. James Music Press Publisher: St. James Music Press
Op. 219	Therefore Let Us Keep the Feast (2000) for Contrabassoon and Organ	4 min.
	Dedication: for Jeanne Coonan and Robert Ferris Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing
Op. 1470	Third Transparency (2022) for Organ	5 min.
	Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for Douglas Wagner at 70 Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Three Transparencies"
Op. 214	This Life-Long Gift of Praise (2000) for Organ	4.25 min.
	Dedication: for Paul and Ruth on the occasion of their wedding Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing in "A Carson Cooman Organ Album"
Op. 1230	Three Autumn Sketches after a Watercolor by Maria Willscher (2017) for Organ	16 min.
	Herbststimmung (Autumn Mood) Herbstfarben (Autumn Colors) Sonnenuntergang (Sunset) Carson Cooman, organ Dedication: for Hans-Peter Bähr Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 170	Three Chorale Preludes (1999) for Organ	5.25 min.
	Nun danket (in memory of William Albright) Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (for Carol Doran) Wie schön leuchtet (for Charles Ore) Commission: Commissioned by the Ecumenical Millennium Celebration Council Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 1"
Op. 1293	Three Christmas Intonations (2018) for Trumpet and Organ	3 min.
	Adeste fideles O du fröhliche Gloria (Engel auf den Feldern singen / Hört der Engel helle Lieder) Download PDF Dedication: for José Miguel Asensi (Palma de Mallorca) and Klaus Stehling (Dortmund) Commission: Commissioned by Klaus Stehling Publisher: free download
Op. 1110	Three Enigmas (2015) for Organ (manuals only)	6 min.
	(Quarter note = 63) (Half note = 50) (Eighth note = 80) Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: in memoriam Peter Bares (1936–2014) Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Cambridgeport Collection"
Op. 1165	Three Pastorales on a German Carol (2016) for Organ	7 min.
	(Adagio molto) (Allegretto leggiero) (Lento tranquillissimo) Erik Simmons, organ Dedication: for Andreas Willscher, St. Joseph, Hamburg-Wandsbek Publisher: Strube Verlag in "Zwei Orgelwerke"
Op. 1079	Three Renaissance Dances (2014) for Keyboard	6 min.
	Pavane Tordion Allemande Matthew McConnell, harpsichord Dedication: for Matthew McConnell Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1232	Three Sound-Poems after Paintings by Andreas Willscher (2017) for Organ	11 min.
	Sonnenfeld (Sun Field) Gebet des Hl. Franziskus (Prayer of St. Francis) Laetare (Rejoice) Dedication: for Philip Hartmann and the art-loving community of the Pauluskirche, Ulm, Germany Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.