List of Works

Op. 385Silent Prisms (2002) for Tenor Saxophone and Piano4 min.

Dedication: for Philip Goddard

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 384Of Songs and Swirls: Four Lyric Pieces (2002) for Soprano Saxophone and Piano6.5 min.
  • Harvest Song
  • River Music
  • Snow Ritual
  • Ocean Cascade

Dedication: for Paul Wehage and Moyuru Maeda

Commission: Commissioned by Maurice and Amy Katz for Paul Wehage and Moyuru Maeda

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 383Heaven Sign (2002) Hymn Tune (87 85)

“Ask a Sign as High as Heaven”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "We Sing the Shoreline: Hymns of Richard Leach"

Op. 382Passion Canticle (2002) for Soprano Saxophone (with tubular bell)8.5 min.

Dedication: for Paul Wehage

Commission: Commissioned for Paul Wehage

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 381The Way, the Truth, the Life (2002) for SATB Chorus and Organ3 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 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

Op. 380Images Four (2002) Hymn Tune (SMD)

“Christ is the Shepherd Strong”, Brian Wren

Dedication: for Kevin and Nancy Cooman

Publisher: Hope Publishing Company in "Christ Our Hope: Hymns of Brian Wren"

Op. 379As to the Sun (2002) for Alto Saxophone3.5 min.

Dedication: for Paul Wehage

Commission: Commissioned for Paul Wehage

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 377Hindley Hollow (2002) Hymn Tune (LM)

“O Seek the Lord, Who May Be Found”, Daniel B. Merrick

Dedication: for Dale Ramsey

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

Op. 376Sealegs (2002) Hymn Tune (76 76 D)

“A Transient, Chosen People”, John Core

Dedication: for Carlton Young

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

Op. 375Wave Glistens (2002) Hymn Tune (11 9 11 9)

“The Laser-like Stream of Enchantment and Joy”, Andrew Pratt

Dedication: for Peggy Krewson

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 373Gibbs Pond (2002) Hymn Tune (87 87 D)

“Jesus, Can You Still Surprise Me”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "We Sing the Shoreline: Hymns of Richard Leach"

Op. 372Raylight (2002) Hymn Tune (888 6)

“At Dawn of Grace”, John Core

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

Op. 370Palm King (2002) Hymn Tune (44 10/9 44)

“King of the Palm”, Richard Leach

Dedication: for Marisa Green

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 368Tuckernuck (2002) Hymn Tune (87 87)

“Christ Has Come, Is Here Among Us”, Daniel B. Merrick

Dedication: for Andrew Pratt

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

Op. 367Lives United (2002) Hymn Tune (65 65)

“Lord God, Bless This Union”, Calvin Seerveld

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

Op. 366Dark December: Ignis Dei (2002) for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Vibraphone, Piano8.25 min.

Non Sequitur

Dedication: for Non Sequitur

Commission: Commissioned by Maurice and Amy Katz for Non Sequitur

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 365Two Oates Miniatures (2002) for Voice and Piano1.5 min.

Text by Joyce Carol Oates

  • The Forbidden
  • Lost

Dedication: for Lena Murais

Commission: Commissioned by Lena Murais

Op. 364Dolmen Creek (2002) Hymn Tune (66 86)

“Burn in Me, Fire of God”, Margaret Clarkson

Dedication: for Margaret Clarkson

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 362Brattle Street (2002) Hymn Tune (77 10 5 77)

“God, You Make the Morning Bright”, Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.

Dedication: for Marisa Green

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 361O Perfect Life of Love (2002) for SATB Chorus, Opt. S Solo, and Organ2.75 min.

Text by Henry W. Baker

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

Dedication: for Sally Beamish, Lent 2002

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 360Sedet ad Dexterem Dei Patris (2002) for Violin and Organ2.5 min.

Dedication: for Elizabeth Juliana Cok

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 359Masick (2002) Hymn Tune (4646 64)

“Lord God, In Awe We Stand Before Your Face”, Calvin Seerveld

Dedication: for Calvin and Inés Seerveld

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

Op. 357Poor Bibi (1999-2002) Chamber Opera in One Act
Soloists (S, Mz, Bar), Dancer, and Instrumental Ensemble (1.0.1.0/0.0.0.0/pno/1.1.1.0)
25 min.

Libretto by Joyce Carol Oates

hrCME; Christopher Hossfeld, conductor

Dedication: for Henryk Mikolaj Górecki

Commission: Commissioned by the Repellent Players

Publisher: Subito Music Corp.

Op. 356Intermezzo-Variations (2002) for Piano
(on a theme of Anthony Cheung)
3.75 min.

Dedication: for Anthony, on February 24, 2002

Op. 355Dream Etudes, Book III (2002) for Tuba7 min.
  • Interrupting
  • Folding
  • Prancing

Dedication: for Mark Nelson

Commission: Commissioned for Mark Nelson

Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Op. 354Prospect Hill (2002) Hymn Tune (8 10 9 8)

“Sunday Has Come, the First of Days”, Rae E. Whitney

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 353Saimar (2001) Hymn Tune (8686 44445)

“We Praise the Saints Who Have No Stone”, John Core

Dedication: for John Core

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

Op. 352Nelgrib (2001) Hymn Tune (87 87 D)

“Voice of Making, Calling Cosmos, James Hart Brumm

Dedication: for Mary Louise Bringle

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

Op. 351Smith Point (2001) Hymn Tune (9 11 7)

“Holy, Holy God” [a seasonal Sanctus], Mary Louise Bringle

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 350Warren Landing (2001) Hymn Tune (87 87)

“In the Dark Before the Dawning”, Mary Louise Bringle

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 349Meditation on “Palsrok” (2001) for Organ3.75 min.

Dedication: for Rochester Christian Reformed Church on the installation of Dr. Russell Palsrok, January 27, 2002

Commission: Commissioned for Rochester Christian Reformed Church

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. in "Carson Cooman: Organ Music, Vol. 1"

Op. 348Palsrok (2001) Hymn Tune (LM)

“Our Prayer, O God”, Calvin Seerveld

Dedication: for Rochester Christian Reformed Church on the installation of Dr. Russell Palsrok, January 27, 2002

Commission: Commissioned for Rochester Christian Reformed Church

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

Op. 345A Blessing (2001) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied0.75 min.

Text by Richard Leach

Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC

Download PDF

Dedication: for Sandy, Christmas 2001

Publisher: free download

Op. 344Steps Beach (2001) Hymn Tune (86448 10 7 10 6)

Text by Richard Leach

Dedication: “Any Kingdom We Have”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Pray Then Like This"

Op. 343The Forest’s Song (2001) Musical for Children
Soloist (S), Chorus, Actors, Recorders, Piano
30 min.

Book and Lyrics by Randy Northrup

Commission: Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School

Op. 342Altar Rock (2001) Hymn Tune (8888 with coda)

“God Of the King Upon a Cross”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Pray Then Like This"

Op. 341Great Point (2001) Hymn Tune (749 749)

“Let It Be As We Have Prayed”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Pray Then Like This"

Op. 340Barnard Valley (2001) Hymn Tune (7665 669)

“Deliver Us From Evil”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Pray Then Like This"

Op. 339Massasoit (2001) Hymn Tune (7686)

“We Will Pray As Jesus Taught”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Pray Then Like This"

Op. 338Fisher’s Landing (2001) Hymn Tune (CM)

“‘What Did You See?’ the Serpent Said”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Pray Then Like This"

Op. 337Sunset Hill (2001) Hymn Tune (9446)

“May I Love You, Lord”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "We Sing the Shoreline: Hymns of Richard Leach"

Op. 336Lowell Carol (2001) Hymn Tune (77 77 7)

“Kings Are Sleeping”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 334Jesus, Gift of God (2001) for 2-part Treble Chorus and Keyboard1.5 min.

Text by Richard Leach

The Singing Girls of Texas; Mark Stamper, conductor

Dedication: for M.W.G.

Commission: Commissioned by the Noteworthy Voices for Christmas Celebration 2001

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 333Surfside (2001) Hymn Tune (98 98)

“This Is the First of Songs”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 332Hoicks Hollow (2001) Hymn Tune (85 77 87 with refrain)

“Sing a Proverb, Solve a Riddle”, Richard Leach

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Into the Present Light: Hymn Tunes by Carson Cooman"

Op. 331Jesus, You Are a Stone (2001) for SAB Chorus and Organ2 min.

Text by Richard Leach

Dedication: for Andrew Paul Holman and the choir of Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, Cambridge, Mass.

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 330Tenebrae Canticle (2001) for Organ4.25 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. 329Shawkemo (2001) Hymn Tune (8884)

“The Hand That Closes”, Richard Leach

Dedication: for Sandra Gay

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Pray Then Like This"

Op. 328Cisco (2001) Hymn Tune (76 76 D)

“How Far Away Is Heaven”, Richard Leach

Dedication: for Daron Hagen

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Pray Then Like This"

Op. 327Quase (2001) Hymn Tune (LM)

“A Day Will Come”, Richard Leach

Dedication: for Bruce and Alice Klanderman

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. in "Pray Then Like This"