Robert Passow
OrganistPianist
Singer Choir DirectorComposerArranger
Born and raised in State College, PA, Robert Cox Passow holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from Penn State University, and a Master of Music degree with an emphasis in church music from Shenandoah University Conservatory in Winchester, VA.
Mr. Passow?s compositions have been performed in the Washington, DC area, Chicago, IL, State College, PA and in Prague, Budapest and Vienna. His most recent concert works performed include: Videamus, a series of Latin Christmas Motets; Soundscape on Divinum Mysterium for organ; La Corona, a series of sonnets by John Donne, set for a cappella chorus (performed and recorded by Circle Singers); and The Other Wise Man, a church opera based on the short story by Henry Van Dyke. Mr. Passow also writes regularly for his church choirs and ensembles.
Mr. Passow currently serves as Director of Music and Organist at Church of the Pilgrims, Washington, DC. He previously served in the same capacity at St. George?s Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg, VA; St. Mark Presbyterian, Rockville, MD; St. Anne's Episcopal, Damascus, MD; and Mt. Rainier Christian Church, Mt. Rainier, MD
Mr. Passow has sung with several notable choral groups in the DC area including: Washington Cathedral Choral Society, Circle Singers, The Capitol Hill Chorale, The Paul Hill Chorale, Washington Singers, Washington Vocal Artists, and the Washington Chamber Opera.
In his spare time, Mr. Passow works in an administrative capacity for a Federal agency in Washington, DC.
Available now: Colour My World: Gentle melodies and ambient sounds, blended with renaissance motets and classic pop songs; all combined to create a uniquely relaxing and meditative musical canvas.
You can hear samples and purchase the disc here or by sending me an email
You can hear selections from "Sun Through the Clouds" and "Colour My World", performances of my choral and organ music and other sounds I find intriguing at Generally Gentle Radio: "A unique blend of calm music from the world of Choral Classics, Ambient and New Age Music" George Spelvin is playing several tracks from my CD on his internet radio station: George's Jungle
ROBERT COX PASSOW: Sun Through The CloudsNew Age, Ambient and pop instrumentals take you on musical road trip: Butterflies, Bears, Sunrises, Cloud Pictures and Starscapes.
If you like Mannheim Steamroller, David Arkenstone or Andreas Vollenweider, you will enjoy this CD.
ROBERT COX PASSOW: Colour My WorldGentle melodies and ambient sounds, blended with renaissance motets and classic pop songs to create a uniquely relaxing and meditative musical canvas.
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Works performed:
There is a Balm in Gilead March 2006 at Church of the Pilgrims, Washington, DC
O Be Joyful! April 2004 at Church of the Pilgrims, Washington, DC
Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley (arranged for SATB choir and flute) February 2004 at Church of the Pilgrims, Washington, DC
Videamus: Five Christmas Motets (Circle Singers, December 2003)Soundscape for Organ, June & October 2003, performed by me in Washington DC, Front Royal, VA and State College, PA; January 2004, performed by Gwen Catchem
La Corona - poems of John Donne - for a cappella chorus (individual movements premiered by the Paul Hill Chorale and Washington Vocal Artists - full premiere and recording by Circle Singers)
Amazing Grace premiered Easter 2001 by the Bell Choir at St. George's
The Other Wise Man- A church opera (The Maryland Chamber Opera and Episcopal Diocesean Arts Program in Chicago)
Sonata for Orchestra (A reading by the Pittsburgh Symphony)
Other handbell and choral works written for church performance.
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Rob's Recommended SibMus Music
In addition to my reviews listed below, here are some works by other SibMus composers that are among my favorites:
The Altar by Rob Teehan
Wondrous Love arr. by Mark Newlon
Prelude on KINGSFOLD (for Piano) arr. by Deborah Zufall
Agnus Dei by John Pitts
Codetta (brass) by Lee Hicks
Don't Be Ashamed of Jesus by Jon Howson
Hodie Christus Natus Est by Alan Smith
Fughetta and Allegro
by Mike Cutler
This is the Day by Robin Hodson
Ave verum corpus: Hail to thee! true Body by Phillip Pennington Harris
Some other works I have reviewed
Please take some time to check these out. Some of them are nice and some are amazing and some are wonderful (and some are all three.) There is something to appreciate about each of these works and their creators!
*Child of Mary, by Mary Rose Jensen
*Still, Still, Still arranged by Kevin Howlett
*Lux Aeterna, by Tim Foxon
*Guitar Prelude No. 1 by Hunter Lee Brown
*Concerto Capriccioso, by R.A. Moulds
*O Child (Anthem for the Nativity) , by Stephen Pantani
*Magnum Mysterium, by Curtis Schweitzer
*Study I (3 Serialist Studies), by Sam Fugill
*A Christmas Quarrel, by R.A.Moulds
*Unfinished Techno Song, by M. Tomkins
*Don't turn around, by Ulrich Schultheiss;
*Echoing Meadows,by Marissa Andronicos
*Gymnopedesque, by David Benning
*Gospel Acclamation, by Mary Rose Jensen
*Jesus Shall Reign, by Andy Brooke
*The Bells, by Julian David Bryson
*O Taste and See, by John Ross
*Voluntary on Praise the Lord, by Doug Houck
*The Angel by Jonathan Ellson
*Old Irish Blessing by Mark Newlon
Scores
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- Score Groups
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Church Anthems
- Welcome
- O Lord Jesus
- Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley by anon.
- There is a Balm in Gilead by trad.
- He is Risen!
- Shepherds, Pipe a Sound
- O Be Joyful
- Who May Dwell ?
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Organ Music
- God Of Our Fathers - Organ Intro. by George W. Warren
- Soundscape on Divinum Mysterium
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Klangen
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Solo Vocal Music
- Laudate Dominum - Revision I
- Laudate Dominum
- O Lux Beata
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Hymns at Home
- Joy to Every Longing Heart
- What a Friend We Have by Charles Crozat Converse
- Joy to Every Longing Heart (Revised) by Roland Hugh Pritchard
- Once in Royal David's City by Henry John Gauntlett
- Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow by trad.
- We Gather Together by trad.
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Videamus: Five Latin Motets for Christmas
- Videamus: 1. Verbum Caro Factus Est
- Videamus: 2. Nolite Timere
- Videamus: 3. Gloria in Excelsis Deo
- Videamus: 4. Pastores Loquebantur
- Videamus: 5. O Magnum Mysterium
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La Corona: Seven Motets for A Cappella Chorus
- La Corona: I. Deigne at my hands
- La Corona: II. Annunciation
- La Corona: III. Nativitie
- La Corona: IV. Temple
- La Corona: V. Crucifying
- La Corona: VI. Resurrection
- La Corona: VII. Ascension
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Handbell Music
- Amazing Grace by trad.
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Two Harpsichords
- Butterflies, Bears and Blues (A Suite for Two Harpsichords)
- Do Bears Play the Harpsichord in the Woods?
- Overture for Two Harpsichords
- Arioso
- Butterfly Garden - 2 Harpsichords
- Andante
- Minuet and Trio
- Baroque Blues
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Pop/New Age Stuff
- A Demo for Kylie
- Butterfly Garden
- Tee Many Martoonis (Attempted Tango)
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Not Church Music
- Danza
- Groove on a Ground 2
- groove on a ground 3
- Arioso
- Come And Dwell With Us
- God of the Ages (National Hymn) by George W. Warren
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Church Anthems


