Robert S. Cohen | composer
TTBB Choir
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Dusk (2012)
TTBB, a cappella (also SATB)
Duration: c. 3'
A setting of a spiritual poem by the Irish poet, artist and mystic George William Russell that evokes the peace and stillness of the coming of evening weaves striking imagery around the omnipresence of God.
I Am A Face (2023)
TTBB, Solo, and piano (also SATB, SSAA)
Duration: c. 5'
I Am A Face conveys the message that there is a story to the faces we see before us. Faces, that yearn to be noticed, accepted, loved, affirmed for the uniqueness of who they are.
Little Girl (2014)
TTBB, piano
Duration: c. 4'
A setting of a melancholy poem by Ronald W. Cadmus.
Safe Places of the Heart (2016)
TTBB, piano (also SATB, SSAA, Orchestrated version available)
Duration: c. 5'
Moving anthem with a text by Ronald W. Cadmus written as a tribute to the survivors and victims of the 2016 PULSE Nightclub massacre.
Winner of the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Choir 25th Anniversary composition competition.
Premiered by the Harrisburg Gay Men’s Choir on YouTube.
Shoeless Joe Jackson (2010)
TTBB, piano (orchestraed version available)
Duration: c. 3'
An energetic TTBB & piano setting of Hyam Plutzik's wry poem about the infamous Chicago Black Sox ballplayer who helped throw the 1919 World Series featured in films such as "Field of Dreams." A kinetic piano part underscore spirited vocal lines with a windup that's sure to bring your audience to their feet.
The Glory Train (2018)
TTBB, piano
Duration: c. 4'
This spiritual with an original text by Ronald W. Cadmus for both mixed and male voices is infused with energy! Opening with a layered speech chorus, it moves into a southern gospel feel with a dynamic call-and-response that leads back into the speech chorus, this time with hand clapping. Excellent for honor choirs and festival performances.
Zombie Apocalypse (2017)
TTBB, piano (also SATB)
Duration: c. 5'
A setting of a humorously twisted text by the composer about the undead.