List of Works

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. 638Variations on “Carol” (2005, rev. 2024) for Organ (manuals only)8 min.

Erik Simmons, organ

Dedication: for Mark and Lynn Andersen

Publisher: SMP Press

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)"

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