List of Works

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

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.

Publisher: SMP Press

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