Are you planning a performance of selections from the Bach Magnificat in D or Handel’s Messiah? If so, have you thought about who will accompany your singers? If you are like many organizations, you may find that supplying an orchestra is a bit beyond your financial resources. At the same time, though, you want more […]
New Publications
Work for university/ceremonial occasions available – “For the Graduation”
A new work is now available from composer Carson Cooman especially intended for university and school choirs to use at ceremonial occasions (e.g., commencement, convocation, baccalaureate service, etc.) The composer has heard many comments from choral directors expressing difficulty finding appropriate secular repertoire for such occasions. A new commission from Harvard University has allowed for […]
Alleluia! for a capella SATB chorus
This is a new work of mine premiered May 12, 2011 at the San Francisco Conservatory. I would be interested in your thoughts and honest opinions. I know that there are many settings of Alleluia out there and so I am interested in knowing, from a choral conductors standpoint, if this piece has general appeal, […]
Perusal scores available: Missa Brevis Incheon
For university/professional choirs looking for a challenging and interesting piece for next season, please contact me for a perusal copy of my Missa Brevis Incheon, a concert missa commissioned by the world renowned Incheon City Chorale, Dr. Hak-won Yoon, artistic director. This a.c. SATB/div piece is about seventeen minutes long. It was successfully premiered in […]
Paranjoti: Kyrie Eleison
If you are looking for something REALLY stunning, try Victor Paranjoti’s Kyrie Eleison. Strictly using the notes of the Purvikaliani Raga of the Carnatic (south Indian) style of music, but with 8 part harmony using only those notes, the harmony is among the most fascinating yet acceptable you are likely to hear. The words, of […]
Edward Lear for SATB and guitar or piano! Kalevala translations for SATB!
Yelton Rhodes Music has just published two of my works. One is a setting of Edward Lear’s “The Owl and the Pussycat” for SATB and guitar (or piano), and the other is my setting of translated sections of the prologue of the Kalevala, titled Kalevala Fragments. Here are links to the YRM catalog for […]