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JEFFREY COBB |
| MUSIC FOR FILM & TV COMPOSITIONS & COMMISSIONING RECORDINGS | LIVE MUSIC info@jeffreycobb.com |
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Jeffrey Cobb’s compositions for the concert stage are performed by ensembles
throughout the U.S. and in locales afar… including Columbia, the
Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and Belarus. He has received numerous compositional
awards for his works and is frequently commissioned by ensembles throughout
the country.
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| A Dream Within A
Dream (SATB, with piano) |
A beautiful setting of the moving Edgar Allen Poe poem. This piece features a beautiful piano accompaniment paired with a memorable melody in a setting featuring many dynamic and textural changes. Accessible to advanced junior high and most high school choirs. | see the score | |||
| Absalom (SSAATTBB, Tenor soloist, with piano) |
This exciting piece for SATB (divisi) ensemble and piano takes text from several Sacred Latin texts to paint the picture of King David's grief over the death of his son Absalom. This piece features a range of tempos, textures, and emotions. Perfect as an exciting, moving festival piece. (Winner of several Composition Awards) | see the score | |||
| Betty Botter's
Butter (SA, with piano) |
A fun piece, based on a children's tongue-twister, for your younger treble ensemble. It presents an opportunity for everyone (especially your accompanist) to "ham it up!" It is also rife with possibilities for staging and simple choreography - be as creative as you care to. | see the score | |||
| Carol of the Bells (SSAATTB) |
A new setting of a Christmas standard. Cool acappella jazz harmonies and hip rhythms make this old favorite new again. Perfect on the concert stage or in a vocal jazz concert for your SATB high school ensemble. | see the score | |||
| Come, Sing for Joy! (SSAATTBB, soloists, with piano) |
A fast-paced, gospel-influenced setting of Psalm 95. It features solos, divisi SATB ensemble and piano. This piece builds to an exciting climax, perfect as a closer! Great for an advanced high school or church choir. "Come, Sing for Joy!" is fast becoming a "must-do" in the choral music world. | see the score |
This piece is published by Walton Music | ||
| Elegy (String Orchestra) |
A haunting and powerful piece for String Orchestra featuring violin and cello soloists. This piece will challenge and inspire with elements such as mixed meters, modern techniques, an aleatoric section, and finally, a moving and emotional appassionato movement. | see the score |
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| Et recordatus est
Petrus (SSAATTBB, soloist, acappella) |
Et recordatus est Petrus (And Peter Remembered) tells the story of Peter's Denial from his own, personal perspective. Taking different verses from the Latin Vulgate Bible, the story is vividly portrayed with emotional and visceral intensity. This setting is exciting, while at the same time moving and thought-provoking. | see the score | |||
| Fanfare I (Double Brass Quartet) |
Written for double brass quartet: four trumpets, French horn, two trombones, and tuba. Accessible to high school and advanced middle school ensembles. Perfect as an opener to your program - use it as with both quartets on stage or in an antiphonal arrangement. | see the score | |||
| Fanfare II (Brass Quartet and Quintet) |
Written for brass quartet (two trumpets, French horn, trombone) and brass quintet (two trumpets, French horn, trombones and tuba). Accessible to high school and advanced middle school ensembles. Exciting as an opener to your program. |
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| The First Noel (SSATTB, soloist) |
This beautiful arrangement will be a show stopper. Written for soloist and acappella, divisi SATB ensemble. Thick jazz harmonies make this arrangement perfect for your high school chamber group. | see the score | |||
| The Forest on the
Shore (SATB, and SB or Treble ensemble, with piano) |
A moving setting of the poem by Michigan poet, Douglas Malloch. The piece paints a beautiful picture of nature's splendor and majesty. Interwoven are phrases of patriotic favorites, sung by an antiphonal choir, or a younger treble ensemble. This piece is accessible to any high school group and is perfect for a combined-number. | see the score | |||
| Gloria in excelsis
Deo (SATB, with keyboard) |
Perfect as a processional, this uplifting setting is accessible to your middle school, high school, or church choir. Written for SATB, with organ or piano accompaniment, and optional parts for strings and handbells. | see the score | |||
| Go Down, Moses (SATB, with piano) |
Your new favorite closer! An exciting setting of "Go Down, Moses" paired with "I've Been in the Storm So Long." This piece has it all: thick harmonies, swinging piano accompaniment, guy's section and girl's section, claps and stomps, and an ending that will blow the roof off and have your audience on their feet! | see the score | |||
| Hosanna In The
Highest! (SATB, with Organ/Piano and Brass)) |
A new, exciting Palm Sunday anthem written for SATB ensemble with male soloist, and brass quartet. With text taken from Zechariah, and the Gospels of Luke and John this is piece is unique in recreating both the joy and the deep foreboding of the Palm Sunday story. | see the score | |||
| If You Wanna Be
Happy (TTBB acappella) |
Almost everyone is familiar with this classic Calypso tune, made famous in the 1960's by Jimmy Soul. This is a great piece to add to our guy's repertoire and it works well for younger and older groups. Everyone will love the surprises this arrangement includes! | see the score | |||
| Invictus (SSAATTBB, with piano) |
This powerful poem of struggle and strength by William Henley is wonderfully set in this exciting piece. Following an eerie and ethereal introduction, a manic accompaniment begins the journey. Emotions range from forceful and commanding, to plaintive and reflective - a very exciting piece! | see the score | |||
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Janusz Korczak Suite |
This moving work portrays the life of Janusz Korczak, one of Poland's most famous author and advocate for children's rights who became a martyr in the Treblinka Death Camp. At times mournful, joyful, or terrifying, this new work in three movements is moving and inspiring. | see the score |
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| Joshua Fit the
Battle of Jericho (SSA, with piano and optional percussion) |
An exciting new arrangement for your women's group. This fresh, new take on an old favorite fuses Latin and Swing to great effect. Complete with a driving piano accompaniment and optional percussion, this piece will give your ladies a chance to sing with a variety of tonal colors and style elements. It will raise the roof! | see the score | |||
| Jubilation (Handbells) |
This piece, written for advanced handbells ensembles, will challenge and thrill your ensemble. Using several ringing techniques, this piece will be a show-stopper! | see the score | |||
| Little Blue Peep (SSA or SATB, with piano) |
Are your girls sick of singing songs about love and flowers? Then this fun jazz-blues piece is the perfect antidote. This piece tells the story of how Little Bo Peep lost her sheep and found the blues. It will be a favorite of your singers and will have your audience in stitches. Perfect for advanced junior high women's groups and older! | see the SSA score |
see the SATB score | ||
| Love Rests On No
Foundation (SSAATTBB, soloist) |
A new setting of the beautiful poetry of the mystic poet Rumi. Written for acappella, divisi SATB ensemble, it features beautiful melody lines, lush harmonies, and contemporary choral textures. Accessible to high school groups and older. | see the score | |||
| Make a Joyful Noise (SATB, soloist, with organ and brass ) |
A powerful setting of Psalm 100 for your church choir or school group. A beautiful melody, many unison lines, and well-crafted voice parts make this piece accessible to most any choir. Though accessible, this piece is moving, joyful and majestic and is not your "usual anthem." | see the score | |||
| Music, I Yield To
Thee (SATB with piano) |
A moving piece about the beauty and magic of music. This lovely setting of the Henry Van Dyke text is accessible to your advanced high school mixed ensemble. Featuring a lovely piano accompaniment and a memorable melody - it's message and power make it a perfect closer. | see the score | |||
| Never Seek To Tell
Thy Love (TTBB with piano) |
A beautifully poignant song for your TTBB ensemble. Using the haunting poetry of William Blake, this moving tale of unrequited love will win the hearts of your male singers... and their female audience. Complemented by piano accompaniment, this piece is well-suited for your HS men's group. | see the score | |||
| Observe the Wonders (SSAATTBB, acappella) |
A moving and haunting setting of the poetry of the mystic Rumi. A challenging piece that allows your singers to use a variety of tonal colors and techniques. Rumi's words become ethereal clouds of sound as the singers create thick, lush sonorities interwoven with beautiful melodies. A stunning piece for Festival! | see the score | |||
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Pie Jesu |
This brand-new setting of the lovely Pie Jesu text is subtle yet stunning. Accessible to advanced junior high mixed-ensembles, older choral groups will also enjoy and appreciate the beauty and charm this piece offers. | see the score | |||
| The Plans I Have For
You (SATB with piano) |
A lovely, and simple anthem based on text from Jeremiah and Psalm 40:5. It features a lovely accompaniment and choral writing accessible to your beginning church choir, with optional divisi for the more advanced ensembles. Also available as a vocal duet. | see the score | see the duet score | ||
| Prophetiae Merlini (SATB Choir with Full Orchestra) |
Fire and brimstone await you in this epic piece based on ancient texts attributed to Merlin. (yes, that Merlin!) Written for full orchestra and SATB choir (with divisi) this piece features chanting, visceral and driving rhythms, a lush middle section, and a bombastic conclusion that will leave audiences on their feet! | see the score |
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| Quinarius (Handbells) |
An exciting and rhythmic piece for your intermediate to advanced handbell group. With it's title playfully taken from the name of a Roman five-cent piece, this mixed-meter piece (with a majority in 5/4) will thrill and delight your ringers and your audience. | see the score | |||
| The Rose (SA with piano) |
A new setting of the beautiful poetry of Christina Rossetti, this simple, yet effective arrangement is a delight! Primarily a treble unison piece, the lovely melody branches out into a lovely two-part texture. With a simply beautiful piano accompaniment, this piece is perfect for your younger treble ensemble. | see the score |
This piece is published by Lorenz Music | ||
| Silent Night (SSA) |
Written for you advanced middle school or high school SSA women's group with piano accompaniment. This beautiful arrangement will become a favorite of performers and audience members alike. | see the score | |||
| Sing Me The
Universal (SATB Choir with piano, or Full Orchestra) |
Written for full orchestra and SATB choir this beautiful and moving piece speaks to the universal theme of artistry and creativity. With text taken from three of America's most beloved poets (Longfellow, Thoreau, and Whitman) it's power and majesty make it a good choice for a concert finale, or as a combined number. | see the score | |||
| The Star-Spangled
Banner (SSAATTBB) |
Written for your advanced SATB ensemble, this acappella arrangement features thick harmonies and inspiring musical moments. This new take on our National Anthem will become a staple in your choral repertoire. | see the score | |||
| Veni, veni, Emmanuel (SSAATTBB, SATB quartet, with keyboard) |
This stunning, moving arrangement is a must for your high school group. Written for SATB solo quartet, SATB (divisi) chorus, and organ accompaniment. It features subtle, musical textures that will uplift and inspire. Text is in both Latin and English. | see the score | |||
| Victory and
Reflection (Handbells) |
The exciting new piece for five-octave handbell ensembles will become a favorite of your intermediate to advanced handbell group. Featuring driving rhythms, a blisteringly fast and fun melody, and a lush contrasting middle section for handchimes, it's perfect as an opener or closer on any concert. | see the score | |||
| We Three Kings (SSAATTBB, soloist, with piano ) |
Driving excitement is what this piece offers! After a soft, tender introduction, exciting meter and rhythmic changes build in intensity to an exciting conclusion. Written for soloist, SSATTB ensemble, piano accompaniment, and optional parts for full orchestra, this piece is accessible to your high school or church choir. | see the score | |||
| When The Drive Goes
Down (TB with piano) |
Here's a "manly" piece for your young guys group. It tells the story of the lumberman working on the river, pushing the timber downstream to mill. It's a fun piece with a memorable melody, accessible ranges for the younger singers, and some light moments for all to enjoy. A sure hit with your guys! | see the score | |||
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Looking for a specific arrangement for your group? Trying to find a Queen Medley, an arrangement of Men in Tights, Kiss From A Rose, I Want You Back, Boogie Wonderland, It's Raining Men, others? Contact me about writing a special arrangement... just for your group's use! |
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