Compositions

Compositions by Jeffrey Cobb can be heard on concert stages throughout the world -
from Fairbanks to New York City, from Chile to Sri Lanka!

 

   ORIGINAL CHORAL WORKS

   CHORAL WORKS - HOLIDAY FAVORITES

   ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTAL WORKS

 

  

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Original Choral Works       back to top
 
Title Classification Description PDF MP3 Purchase
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.    
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)  
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. This piece is now published by Walton Music. Please follow the link to purchase copies of this exciting piece!
Et recordatus est
Petrus
(And Peter Remembered)		 SSAATTBB, soloist, acappella This piece tells the story of Peter's Denial from his own 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!    
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.  
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!    
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!		  
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!    
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.    
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.    
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.  
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.    


 
Choral Works - Holiday Favorites       back to top
 
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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.  
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.  
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.    
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.  
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.  


 
Original Instrumental Works       back to top
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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.    
Janusz Korczak Suite full orchestra
(see score)		 This moving work portrays the life of Janusz Korczak, one of Poland's most famous authors and advocates 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.   contact us for rental/purchase info