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Steve Cohen
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Steve Cohen received his training at the Manhattan, Juilliard and Eastman Schools of Music, and has composed a large catalog of symphonic, chamber, liturgical and musical-theater pieces.
Mr. Cohen’s choral music has been performed by the Zamir Chorale, Kol Zimrah (Chicago), the Zemel Choir of London and the Gregg Smith Singers, and is heard regularly at Congregation Emanu-El of New York City and the North American Jewish Choral Festival.
Honors for Mr. Cohen’s music include the 2004 Composer’s Award given jointly by the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Museum in the Community (for the orchestral piece Juggernaut), first and second prizes in the 2006 Susan Galloway Sacred Song Award contest (for Psalm 84 and Psalm 121), the 2007 New York Treble Singers Composition Award (for Hashkiveinu), 2006 and 2008 Shalshelet Festival Awards (for Hashkiveinu and Y’did Nefesh) and the 2008 Aeros Prize (Wind Quintet).
In addition to composing, Mr. Cohen has arranged and orchestrated numerous scores for orchestras, touring shows and other performing groups.
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Kol Ha-amim Tiku Kaf
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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2009
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00:01:30
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Revels for Orchestra
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Orchestra
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2009
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00:03:30
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Adonai Malach
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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2009
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00:03:13
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Sonata for Tenor Saxophone and Piano
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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2009
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00:12:00
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Mi Chamocha
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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2008
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00:01:30
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Elohai N'shamah
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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2008
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00:03:00
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Sonnet 60
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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2008
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00:11:43
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Y'did Nefesh
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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2007
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00:03:49
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Yigdal (#2)
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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2007
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00:03:53
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Threeplay
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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2007
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00:06:41
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Riverwalk
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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2006
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00:05:00
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Yigdal (#1)
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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2006
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00:02:09
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Psalm 98
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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2005
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00:04:00
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Longing
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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2005
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00:03:30
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Simeni Chachotam
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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2004
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00:05:00
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Psalm 150
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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2002
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00:06:00
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Meditation for Concert Band
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Band
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2002
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00:09:00
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Sonata For Soprano Saxophone & Piano
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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2002
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00:22:00
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Juggernaut
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Orchestra
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2002
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00:10:00
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Psalm 121
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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2002
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00:03:00
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All Nite Diner
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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2001
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00:07:30
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Adon Olam
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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2000
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00:03:00
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Fear No More
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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2000
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00:05:00
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Psalm 130
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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1999
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00:06:00
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Psalm 84
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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1998
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00:04:45
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Al Naharot Bavel (Psalm 137)
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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1998
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00:05:30
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Saxophone Quartet No. 2
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1998
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00:22:24
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Pizza del destino, La : opera buffo in one act
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Opera/Theater
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1998
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00:07:00
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Elegy for Flute & Piano
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1997
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00:03:00
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Three Shakespeare Songs
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Chorus, with or without Solo Voices
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1997
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00:07:30
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Wind Quintet
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1993
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00:12:00
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Hell's bells : for real or synthesized ensemble
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1990
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00:00:00
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Adagio For Alto Saxophone And Chamber Orch
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Orchestra
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1986
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00:10:00
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Intrada
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Band
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1986
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00:05:00
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Cop and the anthem, The
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Opera/Theater
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1982
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00:45:00
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Saxophone Quartet No. 1
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1980
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00:12:00
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Symphony In One Movement
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Orchestra
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1979
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00:18:00
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Quintet For Alto Saxophone And Strings
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1978
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00:18:00
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Songcycle
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Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble
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1978
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00:15:00
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Sextet for Piano & Winds
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1977
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00:18:00
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Concertino For Flute And String Quartet
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1977
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00:31:01
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Suite For Flute & Harp
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1977
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00:15:00
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Oboe Variations
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Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice
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1975
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00:06:00
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Music for Saxophones @ Montclair
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2/26/2010 07:30 PM
Leshowitz Recital Hall - Montclair State University
1 Normal Avenue Montclair NJ 07043 us
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Phone:
Email:
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Buffalo State College Philharmonia - Inaugural Concert
Program includes BRAHMS Academic Festival Overture, STEVE COHEN Revels for Orchestra (World Premiere), GLAZUNOV "Autumn" from The Seasons, STRAUSS Overture to "Zigeunerbaron," BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 in E minor.
Planning its inaugural concert season in f
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11/23/2009 07:30 PM
Buffalo State College
Rockwell Performing Arts Center 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo NY 14222 us
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Phone:(716) 878-6401
Email:BSCPhil@gmail.com
Web:www.buffalostate.edu/music/ensembles.xml
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Jordan P. Smith Saxophone Recital
Program includes the premiere performance of Steve Cohen's Sonata for Tenor Saxophone and Piano (2009), commissioned by, and dedicated to Jordan P.Smith.
Program:
Episodes, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich
Capriccio, Joseph Trapanese
Sonate pour Saxophone Alt
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11/11/2009 08:00 PM
Manhattan School of Music
Pforzeimer Hall (6th Floor) Broadway and West 122nd Street New York NY 10027 us
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Phone:(212) 749-2802
Email:
Web:www.msmnyc.edu
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The Classical Saxophone
OVITT Music presents classical saxophonist Javier Oviedo and pianist Helene Jeanney in a recital of music for saxophone and piano. The program will include transcriptions and original music for saxophone and piano.
A "Meet the Artists" wine reception w
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10/18/2009 04:00 PM
Greenwich House - Renee Weiler Concert Hall
46 Barrow Street New York NY 10014 us
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Phone:
Email:info@muendo.com
Web:www.muendo.com/events/viewPublicEvent/25
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Shir Chadash (A New Song)
stevecohenmusic
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Release Year:2009
Performers:Joshana Erenberg (soprano), Beth Robin (piano), with guests Richard Slade (tenor), Joanna Frankel (violin), Erin Wight (viola), and Evelyn Farny (cello).
Notes:Composer Steve Cohen puts a contemporary spin on a collection of great Jewish sacred texts, including the Psalms, Shir Hashirim (Song of Songs) and the Shabbat liturgy. Steve Cohen's style is an exciting and eclectic mix, encompassing Jazz, Latin, Blues,
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PurchaseLink:www.cdbaby.com/cd/SteveCohen2
WebSite:www.stevecohenmusic.net
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Broadway
Recklessly Romantic Productions
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Release Year:2007
Performers:James Graseck (violin), Lee Musiker (piano), Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar), Jon Burr (bass), Doris Holloway (voice), Doris Stevenson (piano). Arrangements by Steve Cohen, Torrie Zito and Stan Kurtis.
Notes:Jim Graseck makes his violin sing to a Broadway beat. From the liveliness and polish of Steve Cohen's sophisticated arrangements to the improvisational verve of renowned musicians Lee Musiker on piano, Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar and Jon Burr on bass, Jim
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PurchaseLink:www.recklesslyromantic.com/recordings/broadway.shtml
WebSite:www.recklesslyromantic.com/recordings/broadway.shtml
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Recent American Works for Winds
Centaur Records
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Release Year:2001
Performers:The Pennsylvania Quintet
Notes:The Pennsylvania Quintet, acclaimed wind chamber music ensemble in residence at the Penn State School of Music, has been concertizing since 1984 at major venues on both sides of the Atlantic. Performances include concerts at the National Gallery of Art in
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PurchaseLink:www.centaurrecords.com
WebSite:www.centaurrecords.com
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The American Muse
Eclectra
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Release Year:2001
Performers:The New Hudson Saxophone Quartet
Notes:The American Muse
The New Hudson Saxophone Quartet
Paul Cohen-soprano saxophone
Avi Goldrosen-alto saxophone
Noah Getz-tenor saxophone
Timothy Ruedeman-baritone saxophone
Steven Cohen, Saxaphone Quartet
Michael Torke, July
Aaron Copland, Pia
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PurchaseLink:www.eclectrarecords.com
WebSite:www.eclectrarecords.com
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EDUCATION:
Manhattan School of Music - 1972-1976 (B.Mus. degree)
(John Corigliano, Giampaolo Bracali, Nicolas Flagello)
The Juilliard School - 1978 (Extension division)
(Arnold Arnstein)
Eastman School of Music - 1978, ’84, ’87 (Arrangers Lab Institute)
(Rayburn Wright, Manny Albam)
BMI / Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop - 1978-1989
(Lehman Engel, Edward Kleban, Maury Yeston)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Local 802, A. F. of M.
Broadcast Music, Inc.
American Music Center
American Society of Music Copyists
Zamir Chorale of New York
New Yiddish Chorale
SKILLS:
Composition
Arranging / Orchestration
Dictation (lead sheets, piano/vocal, orchestral reconstruction)
Copying (Finale for Macintosh)
AWARDS:
Shalshelet Foundation Awards for Composition — 2006, 2008
Aeros Wind Quintet Composers Award – 2008
New York Treble Singers Composition Award – 2007
Susan Galloway Sacred Song Award — 2006
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra - Composer’s Award 2004
Bronx Council on the Arts — BRIO Award
Meet the Composer grants
Jacksonville University — Delius Prize for Composition
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| Title: Coming Together |
| Album: Soul Garden: Derek Bermel Chamber Works |
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