Works and Performances

CONCERT WORKS

The Mysterious Transformation of Johann B. for Clarinet and Percussion (2008)
A work in three movements entitled: Echoes from the Cathedral, Leipzig Blues and Dancing with the Devil.

Homeland Security Suite for Percussion (2007)
An interpretation of the various colors of the Homeland Security Alert System for percussion ensemble.

My New York (2007)
A work for children's chorus commissioned by the Children's Aid Society Chorus employing an original text by Maria Seigenthaler inspired by interviews with members of the chorus.

The Serenity Prayer (2006)
A cappella setting of well-known text; scheduled premiere Gonzaga University, Spring 2007

Tiktaalik for Percussion Ensemble (2006)
A ballet inspired by the recent discovery of the missing link; scheduled premiere April 11, 2007, Ars Vitalis, Kean University in collaboration with the New Jersey Dance Theatre Workshop.

Ode to a Toad (2006)
A cappella choral setting of a poem by Thomas Patrick Seigenthaler

Orange Alert for Solo Timpani (2006)
Inspired by the events of 9/11; scheduled premiere Arizona University, February 2007

Of Eternity Considered as Closed System (2006)
for Soloists, Chorus and Chamber Orchestra
Song cycle based on the poems of Hyam Plutzik commissioned by the Plutzik/Goldwasser Foundation.

Three Spirtuals (2005)
Music by Robert S. Cohen, Lyrics by by Maria V.S. Seigenthaler
premiered October 2005, Ethical Culture Society, NY;

Edison Invents for Baritone and Orchestra (2005)
Commissioned by the Westfield Symphony and Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation – premiere April, 2005

Genesis (Part I) for Chorus, Brass & Percussion (2004) scheduled premiere
Southern Nazarene University; May, 2005

String Quartet # 2 (A Day in the Life) (2004)
Performed by the New Jersey Music Society in conjunction with the Freespace Dance Company at Montclair State University September, 2004

Sprig of Lilac for Chorus (2003)
A cappella setting of Hyam Plutzik poem; premiere St. Martin’s Chamber Choir, Denver CO; CONCORA; available on the St. Martin’s Chamber Choirs recent release “The Unknown Masterpiece (Cygnus 007)

Peter Quince at the Clavier for Chorus (2002)
A cappella setting of Wallace Stevens’s poem; New Jersey Oratorio Society, Cayuga Vocal Ensemble, CONCORA, Bel Canto

Parable for Soprano and Orchestra (1986)
Song cycle setting of Japanese Haiku; Hudson Symphony

Let Me Make This Perfectly Clear (1973) Drew University Orchestra
For chamber orchestra and trash can

Origin of the Species (1972)
Multi-media work for actors, synthesized tape, chamber orchestra and rock band; Columbia Contemporary Music Series; Miller Hall

Noing Knowhere (1969)
Synthesized dance score; Marlene Pennison Dancers, Queens College Dance Series

Four Pieces for Strings (In Memoriam Martin Luther King) (1968)
Queens College Ensemble, Julliard Chamber Ensemble

(2) Dances (1968):
Mixed ensemble piece; James Waring Dance Company, Judson Church

Suite for Orchestra (1967)
Brown University Orchestra, R.I. Philharmonic, Columbia Symphony

Violin Sonata (1967)

String Quartet (1965)
Stockbridge String Quartet

Cantata for Baritone, Strings and Percussion (1964)
Brown Chamber Soloists

Prelude and Fugue for Horns and Strings (1964)
Brown Chamber Soloists

Serenade for Clarinet and Strings (1963)
North Jersey Symphony

Meeting at Night for Soprano and Piano (1962)

WORKS FOR THE THEATRE

Suburb (book and score) (2000)
Off-Broadway Musical; winner 2000 American Academy of Arts and Letters Richard Rodgers Award; York Theatre, New York, NY; Alleyway Theatre, Buffalo, NY; Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach, CA; Red Herring Theatre, Columbus, OH; Elden Street Players, Herndon, VA; Main Street Theatre, Houston, TX, Heidelberg, Germany: winner of the Artie Award for Best Musical of 2000; nominated for the Lucille Lortel Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and Drama League Award for Best Musical of 2001.

God in Concert (One Night Only) (book and score) (1991)
Musical Theatre work performed at the 2000 First Night Festival, Montclair, NJ; Second Stage Theatre, New York, NY directed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett

In My Life (Co-author/Producer) (1988)
Obtained the exclusive theatrical rights to the Lennon/McCartney song catalogue for musical which was performed at New Dramatists and the Westbeth Theater, New York, NY

A Midsummer Nights Dream (score) (1978)
Commissioned by the Manitoba Theatre Center, Winnipeg, Canada

Sabbat (score) (1977)

As You Like It (score) (1975)
Incidental music commissioned by and for the N.J. Shakespeare Festival production

Luther (score) (1975)
Incidental music commissioned by and for N.J. Shakespeare Festival production

Astaroth (score) (1974)
Musical Theatre work performed at Bennett College, Millbrook, NY. American College Theatre Festival Regional Award

(4) Theatre Scores (1972-73)
Incidental music commissioned by and for National Shakespeare Company productions

Knots (score) (1972)
Musical theatre piece with synthesized score performed at the Cubiculo Theatre and Clark Center for the Performing Arts.

Brand (score) (1971)
Incidental music commissioned by and for Cubiculo Theatre production

Sunday Comix (score) (1970)
Multimedia revue performed at the Elgin Theatre

Twelfth Night (score) (1969)
Incidental Music commissioned by and for McCarter Theatre production

LITERARY WORKS

Romance Recipes for the Soul (contributing author) (2000), Pisces Press

The Half-Life of Pizza and Other Slices (author) (2002)