Original Compositions (partial list, see CV for full list)
Three Latin Dances for Mixed Choir, Accordion, Piano, Bass and Percussion
Commissioned by the Orpheus Choir, premiered 2013
“I was inspired to create this composition because of my love of Latin music. My many excursions to the Caribbean have given me opportunity to study and learn from local artists and perform with them. When I was composing Tres Bailes Latinos in 2013, I was invited to guest conduct the Villa Clara Symphony Orchestra in Santa Clara Cuba, in a concert of exotic dance music of which several other compositions of mine were programmed. The passionate musical community of Santa Clara will always be a wonderful memory and Cuban music will always be an inspiration to me.”
Three Musketeers Suite for brass quintet
Commissioned by the Canadian Brass, premiered 2002
Fireworks Fantasia
Commissioned by the Stratford Festival, premiered 2002
The Clown of Venice
Commissioned by Quartetto Gelato, premiered 1999
Botanicus for euphonium and brass band
Commissioned by the Hannaford Street Silver Band, premiered 1998
Theatre Music (partial list, see CV for full list)
The Magic of Love, a re-invention of The Magic Flute, the world's first mega-musical
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Arranged and Orchestrated by Charles T. Cozens Concept and Words by J. Robert Verdun
Port Dover Theatre, 2001
Glory Days, A play with music about the '46 Stelco strike
with Bill Freeman, author
Theatre Aquarius, 1998
Swingstep, A Musical, composed by Charles Cozens
Knitting the contemporary trends of step dancing and swing music with a schmaltzy storyline, a concept with considerable commercial potential. The blend of swing and step , in the hands of a high-energy, high-kicking cast, ranges from charming to electric.
Elgin Theatre, 2001
Peter Pan: The Return
book and lyrics by Peter Mandia ; music by Charles T. Cozens ; adapted from the play and novel by James M. Barrie
Theatre Aquarius, 1993
Symphony Shows (partial list, see CV for full list)
Randy Bachman's Symphonic Overdrive
Featuring Randy Bachman, Charles Cozens Conductor & Arranger
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, 2014
Lindi Ortega in Concert
Featuring Lindi Ortega, Charles Cozens Conductor & Arranger
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, 2013
I am Andrea Menard
Featuring Andrea Menard, Charles Cozens Conductor & Arranger
Regina Symphony, 2013
The Pied Piper
Denis de Laviolette Narrator, Charles Cozens Conductor & Composer
Mississauga Symphony Orchestra 1996
The Nylons Live
Featuring The Nylons, Charles Cozens Conductor & Arranger
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, 1996
From Harlem to Hollywood
Featuring Michael Danso, Boris Brott Conductor, Charles Cozens Arranger
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, 1990
For more information on Charles Cozens' symphony shows, please visit Cozens Entertainment