Compositions by
Jeffrey Cobb can be heard on concert stages throughout the world -
from Fairbanks to New York City, from Chile to Sri Lanka!
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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. |
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| 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) |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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recordatus est Petrus (And Peter Remembered) |
SSAATTBB, soloist, acappella | This piece 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. A challenging and rewarding piece! |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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| 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! |
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| Joshua Fit the Battle | 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! |
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| Little Blue Peep | SSA, 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! |
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| 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. |
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| 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." |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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| Pie Jesu | SATB, acappella | 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| All Blues | SATB, with piano and opt. rhythm section | This arrangement of the Miles Davis tune is great for any ensemble adding vocal jazz to their repertoire. It offers a perfect opportunity for your singers to sing very accessible jazz harmonies and scat over the 12-bar blues. |
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| Autumn Leaves | SATB, acappella | The beauty of this arrangement lies in its simplicity and accessibility. A perfect piece for younger groups and older groups alike, your singers will love the beautiful, tight jazz harmonies. |
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| Boogie Wonderland | SSATB, with piano and opt. full instrumental pack | This Earth, Wind and Fire tune will be a show-stopper! Just as you remembered it, this arrangement will make your singers, and your audience, want to "Dance in Boogie Wonderland!" (Full instrumental parts - strings, brass, etc. are also available.) |
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| Centerpiece | SATB, with piano and opt. rhythm section | This great vocal jazz arrangement is perfect for any ensemble - regardless of age or experience. The harmonies are accessible, and your singers will sound like real "hep cats" when they master this vocal jazz piece! |
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| Heaven Help Us All | SSATB, soloists, piano and opt. full instrumental pack | In these times of strife and turmoil throughout the world, this powerful Stevie Wonder song about healing will add a powerful message to any concert. Your singers will love the gospel-inspired harmonies and your audience will be on their feet clapping along to the memorable chorus! |
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| I Want You Back | TTBB, soloists, acappella | The #1 Hit of 1970, as performed by the Jackson 5, put together in an accessible, rewarding arrangement. Perfect for high school groups or older (appearing on UofM Men's Glee Club Friar's CD: "Brewhaha") - your guys group will have a blast! |
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| I Wish | SSATTB, with piano and opt. rhythm section | One of Stevie Wonder's most famous songs comes to life in this cool, jazzy arrangement. Fresh and funky, with tight jazz harmonies, this piece will work well in your Spring or Pops Concerts. |
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| If You Wanna Be Happy | TTBB, soloists, 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! |
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| It's Raining Men | SSA with piano | A fun, entertaining arrangement of the Disco classic made famous by the Weather Girls. Your ladies group (and the audience too!) will love this piece - perfect for your Pops Concert. |
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| Kiss From A Rose | SATB, soloists, with piano, and optional strings | The number one hit by Seal, arranged for your mixed group. This terrific pop power ballad is a terrific vehicle to spotlight your singers. Perfect for a Pops Concert or specialty performance. |
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| Kiss From A Rose | TTBB, soloists, with piano, and optional strings | Same great Seal tune, arranged just for the guys! |
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| Men in Tights | TTBB, mostly unison, with piano | If you do a Madrigal Dinner with your groups, this number is a must! A hilarious arrangement of the "campy" number from Mel Brooks' hit movie of the same name, your guys will love this number. Add some simple choreography, some tights, and you will have a hit on your hands! |
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| Queen Medley | SATB | Many of your Queen favorites are here! We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Another One Bites the Dust, Killer Queen, Bicycle, Fat-Bottomed Girls, and Somebody to Love! This arrangement rocks! |
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| September | SATB, with piano, and opt. full instrumental pack | "Do you remember...?" Your audience will, as your singers take them back with one of Earth, Wind and Fire's most popular songs ever! Just as you remembered (with a few fun twists) this piece will bring down the house! |
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| 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. |
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| You've Got A Friend | SAB, with piano and optional rhythm section | If you enjoy the very popular Kirby Shaw arrangement of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" you'll love this arrangement of the Carole King classic, made famous by James Taylor. This gospel-inspired piece is perfect for JH and HS groups, and will be a favorite of singers and audiences alike! |
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| Fanfare | 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. Exciting as an opener to your program. |
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| Janusz Korczak Suite | full
orchestra (see score) |
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. |
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