Setting of a Ronald W. Cadmus poem that channels native American themes and rhythms.
SATB with hand percussion and flute
McDaniel College Choir
Margie Boudreaux, conductor
The Music
Genesis (2016)
Genesis for soloists, chorus, brass & percussion
Libretto by *Ronald W. Cadmus & **Maria V.S. Seigenthaler
Premiered at the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA
June 4, 2016
Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale
Jeffrey R. Smith, conductor
Creation**
The Garden of Green Leaves*
Cain & Abel*
Noah**
The Tower of Babel*
Of Eternity Considered as a Closed System (2007)
For soloists, chorus & orchestra. A setting of seven poems by the late Jewish American poet Hyam Plutzik commissioned by the Plutzik /Goldwasser Foundation. Premiered February 5, 2007 at Carnegie Hall, New York City by the Westfield Symphony & Pro Arte Chorale.
Elegy
The Uneasy Hedonist
Connecticut Autumn
The Milkman
Shoeless Joe Jackson
The Premonition
Of Eternity Considered as a Closed System
Sing With Me (2008)
For soloists, chorus and small ensemble. A five movement work commissioned by the Pro Arte Chorale of NJ & the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation with an original libretto by Maria V.S. Seigenthaler based on interviews with chorus members as to why they sing; premiered March 13, 2009
Into the Light (2010)
For SSAATB chorus & chamber orchestra. A commission from the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale to write a work about our journey into the great beyond using vocal sounds for text. It can also be performed with piano accompaniment.
Music by Robert S. Cohen, Text (vocal sounds)
(Midi Realization)
Live Recording in works
The Road Back (2015)
An SATB setting of a “memory poem” by the late 19th century Kentucky poet Madison Julius Cawein published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing
Music by Robert S. Cohen
Words by Madison Julius Cawein
Performed by the College of New Jersey Chorale
John Leonard, conductor
Come and Follow Me (2015)
Setting of a Ronald W. Cadmus anthem. (Also available in unison, SAB and hymnal)
Wind (2014)
An SATB setting of a spirited and impressionistic text by Robert S. Cohen published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing
Words and music by Robert S. Cohen
Performed by California State University Fresno Chamber Singers
Conductor, Tony Mowrer
God’s Whisper (2014)
An SATB setting of a poem by Ronald W. Cadmus that explores the meaning of faith and our relationship to nature.
Music by Robert S. Cohen
Words by Ronald W. Cadmus
Performed by California State University Fresno Chamber Singers
Conductor, Tony Mowrer
Evening Star (2013)
An SATB Setting of an uncharacteristic hauntingly beautiful poem by Edgar Allan Poe published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing