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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.


Music for Saxophones @ Montclair	2/26/2010 07:30 PM Leshowitz Recital Hall - Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue Montclair NJ 07043 us	Phone: Email: Web:
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	11/23/2009 07:30 PM Buffalo State College Rockwell Performing Arts Center 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo NY 14222 us	Phone:(716) 878-6401 Email:BSCPhil@gmail.com Web:www.buffalostate.edu/music/ensembles.xml
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	11/11/2009 08:00 PM Manhattan School of Music Pforzeimer Hall (6th Floor) Broadway and West 122nd Street New York NY 10027 us	Phone:(212) 749-2802 Email: Web:www.msmnyc.edu
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	10/18/2009 04:00 PM Greenwich House - Renee Weiler Concert Hall 46 Barrow Street New York NY 10014 us	Phone: Email:info@muendo.com Web:www.muendo.com/events/viewPublicEvent/25

Title	Ensemble Type	Composed	Duration	Media
Kol Ha-amim Tiku Kaf	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	2009	00:01:30
Revels for Orchestra	Orchestra	2009	00:03:30
Adonai Malach	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	2009	00:03:13
Sonata for Tenor Saxophone and Piano	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	2009	00:12:00
Mi Chamocha	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	2008	00:01:30
Elohai N'shamah	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	2008	00:03:00
Sonnet 60	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	2008	00:11:43
Y'did Nefesh	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	2007	00:03:49
Yigdal (#2)	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	2007	00:03:53
Threeplay	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	2007	00:06:41
Riverwalk	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	2006	00:05:00
Yigdal (#1)	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	2006	00:02:09
Psalm 98	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	2005	00:04:00
Longing	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	2005	00:03:30
Simeni Chachotam	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	2004	00:05:00
Psalm 150	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	2002	00:06:00
Meditation for Concert Band	Band	2002	00:09:00
Sonata For Soprano Saxophone & Piano	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	2002	00:22:00	Sonata For Soprano Saxophone & Piano
Juggernaut	Orchestra	2002	00:10:00
Psalm 121	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	2002	00:03:00	Psalm 121
All Nite Diner	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	2001	00:07:30	All Nite Diner
Adon Olam	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	2000	00:03:00	Adon Olam Adon Olam
Fear No More	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	2000	00:05:00	Fear No More
Psalm 130	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	1999	00:06:00
Psalm 84	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	1998	00:04:45
Al Naharot Bavel (Psalm 137)	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	1998	00:05:30
Saxophone Quartet No. 2	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1998	00:22:24
Pizza del destino, La : opera buffo in one act	Opera/Theater	1998	00:07:00
Elegy for Flute & Piano	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1997	00:03:00	Elegy for Flute & Piano
Three Shakespeare Songs	Chorus, with or without Solo Voices	1997	00:07:30
Wind Quintet	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1993	00:12:00
Hell's bells : for real or synthesized ensemble	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1990	00:00:00
Adagio For Alto Saxophone And Chamber Orch	Orchestra	1986	00:10:00
Intrada	Band	1986	00:05:00
Cop and the anthem, The	Opera/Theater	1982	00:45:00
Saxophone Quartet No. 1	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1980	00:12:00
Symphony In One Movement	Orchestra	1979	00:18:00
Quintet For Alto Saxophone And Strings	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1978	00:18:00
Songcycle	Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble	1978	00:15:00
Sextet for Piano & Winds	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1977	00:18:00
Concertino For Flute And String Quartet	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1977	00:31:01
Suite For Flute & Harp	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1977	00:15:00
Oboe Variations	Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice	1975	00:06:00

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Shir Chadash (A New Song) Label: stevecohenmusic 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). 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, Further information: www.stevecohenmusic.net Buy online: www.cdbaby.com/cd/SteveCohen2
Broadway Label: Recklessly Romantic Productions 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. 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 Further information: www.recklesslyromantic.com/recordings/broadway.shtml Buy online: www.recklesslyromantic.com/recordings/broadway.shtml
Recent American Works for Winds Label: Centaur Records Release year: 2001 Performers: The Pennsylvania Quintet 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 Further information: www.centaurrecords.com Buy online: www.centaurrecords.com
The American Muse Label: Eclectra Release year: 2001 Performers: The New Hudson Saxophone Quartet 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 Further information: www.eclectrarecords.com Buy online: www.eclectrarecords.com

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Shir Chadash (A New Song)

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