Christian Carey – Select Works
The Piano in the Airport – for tenor voice and piano, 2026.
Pavane & Galliard pour M. Cooman – for organ, 2026. Premiered at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2026.
Spell Weavers – clarinet and guitar, 2025. Premiered at Williamsburg Biennial, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 2025.
Beauty Holds Me in Its Hand – mezzo-soprano and piano, words by Stephen John Kalinich (2024). Premiered by Emma Clark, mezzo-soprano, and Sharon Mirchandani, piano, at Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ, 2024.
Powerful Prayer – chorus (SSAATTBB) (2024). Written in memory of Ivan Moody.
Vox/Viola Triptych – alto voice and viola (2010-2023). Poems by W.B. Yeats, e.e. cummings, and Kaveri Patel. Commissioned by Wendy Richman.
Cracking Linear Elamite – guitar (2023). Commissioned by Dan Lippel. Premiered by Dan Lippel at Loft 393, Tribeca, NY, 2023.
Solemn Tollings – microtonal trumpet and trombone (2023). Commissioned by loadbang. Premiered by Andrew Kozar, trumpet, and William Lang, trombone, at Long School of Music, Cambridge, MA, 2024.
Feier – clarinet (2023). Written for Jürg Frey’s eightieth birthday. Premiered by Jason Alder at Cafe Oto, London, /uK2025.
Proteus – bass clarinet and cello (2022). Commissioned by counter)induction.
In Nomine – cello (2021). Commissioned by Franklin Cox.
Four Susan Stewart Songs – soprano and piano (2021).
Chimera – clarinet, guitar, and cello (2020). Commissioned by counter)induction. Premiered by counter)induction at Soapbox Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, 2021.
Six Elizabethan Madrigals – SATB (2020). Various sixteenth century poets.
Homecoming – chorus (SATB) (2019). Words Kay Mitchell. Commissioned by Manhattan Choral Ensemble, recorded by the ensemble for a projected CD.
Psalm 96 – mixed chorus (SSAATTBB) (2019). Commissioned by Westminster Choir in celebration of Westminster Choir College’s 100th anniversary. Premiered at St. Lima’s Catholic Church, Massapequa, NY, 2019.
Psalm 121 (2019) – two-part chorus. Written for Harvard Choral Scholars.
Four Kenyon Songs – soprano and piano (2019). Poetry Jane Kenyon. Premiered by Victoria Browers and J.J. Penna at Westminster Choir College, 2019
A Lady – soprano and quarter-tone trumpet (2023). 24 EDO tuning. Poetry Amy Lowell. Premiered by Corinne Byrne and Andrew Kozar at Boston Sculptor’s Gallery, 2018.
Postludium – organ (2018).
Offertorium – organ (2017).
Fantasy on Rondeau Carol – organ (2017).
Prelude on “Add One More Seat to the Table” – organ (2017).
Premiered by Carson Cooman at Memorial Church, Harvard University, 2015.
Golgotha – organ (2017).
Chorale Prelude and Fugue on “Let the Water Rain Down” – organ (2017).
Three Ross Gay Settings – soprano and piano. Poetry Ross Gay (2016). Premiered by soprano Sara Noble and pianist Nadia Shpachenko at New Music Gathering 2017, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 2017
Let the Water Rain Down – hymn setting, words Kay Mitchell (2016). Premiered by the choir of Christ Congregation, JoAnne Hargrove, Director, Princeton, NJ, 2017
Solo 2 – solo piano (2016). Premiered by Ian Good at All Saints Church, Princeton, NJ, 2016.
Quintet 2 – oboe, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano (2015). 12/24 EDO tunings. Premiered by East Coast Contemporary Ensemble at Tulane University’s Niente Forte Festival, 2016.
Add One More Seat to the Table – hymn setting, words Kay Mitchell, (2015). Premiered at Memorial Church, Harvard University by Harvard Choral Fellows, directed by Carson Cooman, 2015.
Lullaby – piano (2015). Premiered by Tom Cunningham at All Saints Church, Princeton, NJ, 2016
Anniversary – piano (2015). Premiered by Ian Good at All Saints Church, Princeton, NJ, 2016.
Reunion – piano (2015). Premiered by Tom Cunningham at All Saints Church, Princeton, NJ, 2016.
Psalm 103 – SA or TB choir (2015). Premiered at Memorial Church, Harvard University by Harvard Choral Fellows, directed by Carson Cooman, 2015.
Seven Magnificat Antiphons – SSATB choir (2012-2015). Commissioned by Grace Church. Premiered by the choir of Grace Church, Joseph Arndt, director, Newark, NJ, 2015.
Three and a Half Little Carol Settings – organ (2013). Premiered by Joseph Arndt at Grace Church, Newark, NJ 2013.
Boolean Operators – piano (2013). Premiered by Carl Patrick Bolleia at William Paterson University, 2014.
Chanson Variations – organ (2013). Commissioned by Carson Cooman. Premiered at King’s Chapel, Boston, MA, 2014. Performed La Verna International Organ Festival Edition XXVII, La Verna, Italy, 2014.
Je Suis Aimé de la Plus Belle – voice and piano or voice and drone (2013). Text by Clement Marot. Premiered by Sara Noble at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Princeton Junction, NJ, 2013.
Solo for Piano – (2013). Commissioned by Erika Dohi. Premiered at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Princeton Junction, NJ, 2013
From “Blue Symphony” – Soprano and piano (2013). Text John Gould Fletcher. Premiered at Montclair Art Museum by Sara Noble, soprano and Adam Marks, piano, at Montclair Art Museum, NJ, 2013.
Ballet of the Soul – SATB Choir (2013). Text Stephen John Kalinich. Premiered by Haddonfield Madrigal Singers at Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 2013.
Psalm 100 – Jubilate Deo – SATB choir (2013). Commissioned by Manhattan Choral Ensemble. Premiered at Church of the Holy Trinity, NY, 2013.
Fantasies for Cello and Guitar – (2012). Premiered by Jay Campbell and Mak Grgic at Eagle Rock Music Festival, CA, 2012.
Aphorisms – violin and piano (2012). Premiered by Sarah Plum and Gayle Blankenburg at Grinnell College, 2019.
Gilgamesh Suite – flute, harp, prepared piano, and string quartet (2012). Commissioned by Locrian Chamber Players .Premiered by Locrian Chamber Players at Riverside Church, NY, 2012.
Fiery Sunset – solo piano (2012). Commissioned by Montclair Art Museum. Premiered by Carl Patrick Bolleia at Montclair Art Museum, NJ, 2012.
Gloss on Guston – solo piano (2012). Commissioned by Montclair Art Museum. Premiered by Carl Patrick Bolleia at Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, NJ, 2012.
Ascendit Deus – SSATB choir (2012). Commissioned by Grace Church, Newark, New Jersey, for its 175th Anniversary. Premiered by the Choir of Grace Church, Joseph Arndt, director, Newark, NJ 2012.
“My Kiss is a Journey …” SATB or choir (2011). Text by Stephen John Kalinich. Premiered by C4 at Church of St. Luke in the Fields, NY, 2013.
“Prayer” – male vocalist, bass clarinet, muted trumpet, and muted trombone (2011). 72 EDO tuning. Commissioned by loadbang. Premiered by loadbang, Greenwich House, NYC, 2011.
Spiritual Variations III – pipe organ (2011). Commissioned by Grace Church. Premiered by Joseph Arndt at Grace Church, Newark, NJ, 2011.
For Milton – flute and piano (2011). Commissioned by Perspectives of New Music/Open Space Magazine. Premiered by John McMurtery and Ashlee Mack at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, 2011
Wiley Overture – string quartet, piano, and drums (using brushes) (2011). Commissioned by Sequenza 21. Premiered by American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) at Joe’s Pub, NY, 2011.
Spiritual Variations II – pipe organ (2011). Commissioned by Grace Church. Premiered by Joseph Arndt at Grace Church, Newark, NJ, 2011
Fuller Brush Work – solo drum set featuring brushes (2010). Commissioned by Peter Jarvis and Calabrese Brothers Music. Premiered by Peter Jarvis at Connecticut College, New London, CT, 2012.
Duo – alto saxophone and piano (2010). Premiered by Stephanie Cupo, alto saxophone, and Joey Latka, piano, at William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ, 2010.
Lullaby Vocalise – soprano and piano (2010). Commissioned by Nia Rhein. Premiered at Westminster Choir College by Nia Rhein and Rebecca Leshures, 2010.
Swedenborg Variations (after Inness) – violin and piano (2010). Performed by New Music Ensemble at Connecticut College, New London, CT, 2010.
Three Kenyon Songs – singing cellist (2007-2008). Texts by Jane Kenyon. Premiered by Jody Redhage at Serial Underground Series, Cornelia Street Café, NY, 2008.
Locrian Flourish – flute (2008). Commissioned by the Locrian Chamber Players. Premiered by Diva Goodfriend-Koven at Riverside Church, NY, 2009.
Spiritual Variations – organ (2008). Commissioned by Grace Church. Premiered by Joseph Arndt at Grace Church, Newark, NJ, 2009.
Innesscapes – clarinet, viola, and piano (2008). Commissioned by Montclair Art Museum. Premiered by the Halcyon Trio at Montclair Art Museum, NJ, 2008. European premiere by Chiasmus Ensemble at Burgess Center, Manchester, England, 2012.
Silver Lion Flourish – flute (2007). Premiered by John McMurtery at Denver University, 2008.
Processional and Recessional – woodwind quintet (2007). Premiered by Ionisation at Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ, 2007.
Butterfly Flourish – flute (2005). Premiered by Diva Goodfriend-Koven at Riverside Church, NY, 2009.
Mourning Madrid – orchestra and locomotive (2004). Winner of the 2004 Music Festival of the Hamptons Composition Competition. Premiered at the 2004 Music Festival of the Hamptons, Atlantic Chamber Orchestra and LIRR locomotive, conducted by Michael Guttman, Bridgehampton, NY, 2004.
Bagatelles – alto flute and piano (2003). Premiered by Dal Suono Sommerso at Aula Magna della Facoltà Valdese di Teologia in Rome, Italy, 2008.
Trio I – flute, cello, and vibraphone (2000). Premiered by Helix at Nicholas Music Center, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 2000.
String Quartet – (1999). Premiered by the Cassatt String Quartet at June in Buffalo, NY, 1999.
Sextet – Pierrot plus percussion ensemble (1999). Premiered by Helix at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 199.9
Quintet – flute, clarinet, vibraphone, violin, and cello (1998). Premiered by New York New Music Ensemble, conducted by Harvey Sollberger at June in Buffalo, NY, 1998.
Christian B. Carey - Composer, educator, writer, and performer 