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COMPOSER...a unique voice in choral and instrumental music...
Jeffrey Cobb is an active conductor and a regularly commissioned composer. His pieces have won several awards including honors from the Ithaca Choir Composition Contest, the New York Virtuoso Singers Choral Composition Contest, the Measure for Measure Choral Competition Contest, the Vanguard Premieres Choral Composition Contest, the Summit Chorale’s Composition Contest, the Outside the Bachs International Choral Music Competition, the C7Prize, and the Composition Competition of the Chiayi City (Taiwan) International Band Festival. Jeffrey’s arrangements and... (more)
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Absalom (SATB) This powerful piece for advanced SATB (divisi) ensemble with piano accompaniment 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 tempi, textures, and emotions - from pain, to anger, and finally, to hopefulness. Perfect as an exciting, and moving, festival piece. (Winner of Compositional Awards) |
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Invictus
(SATB) This powerful poem of struggle and strength by William Henley is wonderfully set in this exciting piece for SATB ensembles. Following an eerie and ethereal introduction featuring a solo voice, a manic accompaniment begins the journey. Emotions range from forceful and commanding, to plaintive and reflective - a very powerful piece! (Winner of Compositional Awards) |
Et recordatus est Petrus (SATB)
Et recordatus est Petrus (And Peter Remembered) tells the story of Peter's Denial from his own, personal perspective. Using text from 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. (Winner of Compositional Awards) |
Observe the Wonders (SATB)
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 concerts or festival! (Winner of Compositional Awards) |
Quia Ecce Impii (SATB)
An exciting, and accessible, piece for your advanced junior high or beginning high school mixed-choir, with a powerful piano accompaniment. Using simple four-measure motifs, one for each voice part, the repeated phrases build to an exciting climax - a quick learn and big payoff! |