A new take on something old. This Latin style piece borrows many rhythms from Bossa and Samba styles and has a bridge that has the classic melody of St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins. St. Thomas' Oboe premiered at Whitmore Recital Hall  on June 28, 2014 with Mary Jamerson on Flute, Shawn Nemati on Oboe, Andrew Bell on Bassoon, Amy Appold on Violin, and Rachel Czech on Cello. 

It is scored for Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Violin and Cello.

St. Thomas' Oboe

This is a three part suite by Adam J. Cohen. It is scored for String Quartet with Clarinet (Bb). It is inspired by Claude Monet's On the Banks of the Seine, Bennecourt.

Natural Suite: I. The Crying River II. The Laughing Trees III. The Anxious Sky (MIDI)

The third movement, Other World (and Exit movement) from the Chamber Suite: The Garden of Earthly Delights by Adam J. Cohen
The piece is scored for Violin, Cello, Flute, Clarinet (Bb), Piano, and Alto Saxophone.

The Garden of Earthly Delights

The Garden of Earthly Delights: III. Other World, IV. Exit

Music for 18 Strings is a piece written by Adam J. Cohen for String Trio and Guitar. Featuring gypsy jazz influences, it is an enjoyable piece for players and listeners alike. 
This is a reading with players Hans Heruth (vln), James Shemwell (vla), Ethan Forte (vcl), and Robbie Lawson (gtr).

Comp I Proj 3

Music for 18 Strings

Based on the poem of Aram Saroyan, Lighght is a performance piece for String Orchestra. It creates a landscape of sound that surrounds the listener.

Lighght: For String Orchestra

The Lost Dances of Native Sealand. A collection of eclectic movements for small chamber ensemble that borrows from many different styles and musics.

The Lost Dances of Native Sealand LIVE at Whitmore

The Lost Dances of Native Sealand: The Seaquel! is a new work of chamber music for Violin, Cello, Clarinet (doubles Voice) and Flute. It borrows from many different styles and parodies many pieces of the standard repertoire.

Reading from University of Missouri–Columbia

The Lost Dances of Native Sealand

The Lost Dances of Native Sealand: The Seaquel!

The Wanderer

Adam J. Cohen is a composer based in St. Louis, Missouri. Combining elements of Jazz and Modern Classical, he creates music that is enjoyable for everyone alike.

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