Orchestra
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Boom Time
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Percussion, Trombone
Genre: ContemporaryAn evocative, entertaining work in which both performers recite the text during performance. Cast in 4 movements: Boomers!, Thoughts of Grey, Trombone Magic, and Wild Nights, it addresses humankind’s relationship to technology in the modern world. The instrumentation includes tomtoms, cymbals, wood block, wind chimes, tam-tam, bell tree, triangle, bass drum, tambourine, hi-hat, whip, vibraslap, bells and vibraphone. Commissioned by and premiered at the 1998 International Trombone Festival. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$20.00 -
Concertante
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Tuba
Genre: ContemporaryCONCERTANTE for trombone, tuba and piano by Howard J. Buss is dedicated to trombonist Tom Brantley and tubaist Joseph Alvarez. In this one-movement composition the trombone and tuba are treated as equal partners as they traverse a wide variety of sonic atmospheres. Energetic and sometimes fiery sections surround a beautiful and lyrical central part. Score and parts are included. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$22.00 -
Concertante
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Euphonium, Piano, Tuba
Genre: ContemporaryIn this one movement composition the euphonium and tuba are treated as equal partners as they traverse a wide variety of sonic atmospheres. Energetic and sometimes fiery sections surround a beautiful and lyrical central part. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$22.00 -
Four Miniatures
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
Genre: ContemporaryTrombone/Euphonium and BassTrombone/Tuba: A vibrant and colorful sonatina This picturesque composition is in 4 movements: Aggressive, Contemplative, Buoyant, and Energetic. The playful, yet sophisticated character of the music makes this an entertaining, audience-friendly work. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.From $16.00
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Imaginations
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Trio Instruments: French Horn, Piano, Trombone
Genre: Contemporarywith Piano: Imaginations showcases the agility and beautiful, sonorous tone of the horn, trombone, and piano ensemble. Ranging from lyric tenderness to powerful (and sometimes fiery) technical displays, the 2 movements, Contemplative and Auspicious, explore a wide range of sonic atmospheres and moods. The sophisticated musical language, coupled with the soaring melodies and intriguing rhythms, make this a significant, audience-friendly concert work. Imaginations was composed for Gene Berger, horn; John Seidel, trombone; and Elizabeth Seidel, piano. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$22.00 -
Interstellar
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Electronics, French Horn, Tuba
Genre: ContemporaryINTERSTELLAR for horn, tuba and electronic recording by Howard J. Buss, in 3 movements, Reaching Beyond, Lonely and Turbulence, is part of a series of works by the composer inspired by space travel and exploration. The recording (CD included with the sheet music) contains the sounds of traditional instruments, electronic effects, and actual sounds from space collected by NASA. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$32.00 -
Jazzical #4
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Trio Instruments: French Horn, Piano, Trombone, Tuba
Genre: Contemporarywith Piano: The composer states, “It was not my aim to create a specific hybrid style by synthesizing jazz and modern classical music; rather, my intent was to systematically strip away the fundamental elements of jazz to explore at what point the music ceases being jazz and becomes classical. The style of this work is the resultant this procedure. Because the subject of what constitutes jazz (there are so many kinds) is so complex, depending upon the background and views of the listener, the music will sound jazzy (in varying degrees) to most, and mostly classical to others. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$36.00 -
Jazzical #5
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Euphonium, Piano, Tuba
Genre: ContemporaryJAZZICAL #5 for euphonium, tuba and piano by Howard J. Buss, was written for Gail Robertson and Stacy Baker for ITEC 2016. This engaging work juxtaposes technical and spiritual elements of jazz and classical music Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$24.00 -
Lullabye for Bear
Composer: Heritage, Lee
Instrumentation: Solo and Piano Instruments: Piano, Trombone
Genre: Contemporarywith Piano: This is a charming composition in which conservative modern writing is used in an appealing manner. Learn More$12.00 -
Pas de deux
Composer: Vogel, Roger C.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Flute, Trombone
Genre: ContemporaryA suite in 4 movements: Fandango, Siciliana, Basse Danse, and Saltarello. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$16.00 -
Plane Dancing
Composer: Lund, Erik
Instrumentation: Mixed Ensemble Instruments: Bass Clarinet, Bass Trombone, Flute, Percussion, Trumpet
Genre: ContemporaryMakes an exciting and colorful contrast on any program. This is music with thrust, intensely alive. Percussion distribution - Perc. 1: Three cymbals, tom toms (5), vibraphone, temple blocks, iron frying pan, cow bell and brake drum; Perc. 2: Maracas. “An excellent addition to the chamber music program.” - Percussive Notes Magazine Learn More$30.00 -
Solar Lights
Composer: Vogel, Roger C.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
Genre: ContemporaryA picturesque work in 6 movements: The Sun, The Full Moon, Shooting Stars, Panets, Aurora Borealis, and UFO's. The movements may be performed individually or in any grouping. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$16.00 -
Stepping Out
Composer: Vogel, Roger C.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
Genre: Contemporarytrombone (or euphonium) and bass trombone (or tuba): Premiered by Philippa Done, trombone, and Jonathan Warburton, bass trombone on March 1, 2013 at St. Martin's in the Bullring in Birmingham, England. This concert work is cast in 5 movements: Promenade, Organum, Song, Leapfrog, and Dance. The movements range in duration from 2’30” to 2’50” and may be played individually, or in any grouping. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$16.00 -
Three Dances
Composer: Zugger, Thomas
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Bassoon, Clarinet, Trombone
Genre: ContemporaryIn 3 movements : Jazz Waltz, Slow Dance, and Irish Jig. In this charming and entertaining work the composer envisions two people dancing with one another. The "lead" in each dance is shared in alternation between the two instrumentalists. The first movement, Jazz Waltz, is in ABA form with the middle section being a waltz in 4/4. The melody is introduced by the bassoon (or trombone) and is passed back and forth throughout. In the enchanting second movement, Slow Dance, the musical material undergoes continuous development with the equality of the parts being paramount. The energetic final movement, Irish Jig, opens with an intriguing mixed meter section which leads to the rousing jig. It concludes with an exciting and frenzied accelerando and fugue. This work is fun to perform and has a great audience appeal! The clarinet and trombone version is recorded on the CD Dances and Dreams [Mark Records 8290-MCD] Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$16.00 -
Three Jazzicals
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Soprano Sax, Tuba
Genre: ContemporaryDedicated to tubist Jay Hunsberger. This colorful composition is cast in 3 movements - To Bop or Not to Bop, Sounds from the Cool Smoke, and Hotish. The composer states, “ In Three Jazzicals it was not my aim to create a specific hybrid style by synthesizing jazz and modern classical music; rather, my intent was to systematically strip away the fundamental elements of jazz to explore at what point the music ceases being jazz and becomes classical. The style of Three Jazzicals is the resultant this procedure. It is understood that because the subject of what constitutes jazz (there are so many kinds) is so complex, depending upon the background and views of the listener, Three Jazzicals will sound jazzy (in varying degrees) to most, and mostly classical to some.” The instruments employed have been traditionally used in jazz. However, stripped away is the rhythm section; traditional chord progressions; melodic, rhythmic and formal clichés; and improvisation. Among the elements kept is the allowance for personal expression through each player’s tone, inflections, and articulations. The players are specifically asked not to swing at any time. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$20.00 -
Three Jazzicals
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Clarinet, Tuba
Genre: ContemporaryDedicated to tubist Jay Hunsberger. This colorful composition is cast in 3 movements - To Bop or Not to Bop, Sounds from the Cool Smoke, and Hotish. The composer states, “ In Three Jazzicals it was not my aim to create a specific hybrid style by synthesizing jazz and modern classical music; rather, my intent was to systematically strip away the fundamental elements of jazz to explore at what point the music ceases being jazz and becomes classical. The style of Three Jazzicals is the resultant this procedure. It is understood that because the subject of what constitutes jazz (there are so many kinds) is so complex, depending upon the background and views of the listener, Three Jazzicals will sound jazzy (in varying degrees) to most, and mostly classical to some.” The instruments employed have been traditionally used in jazz. However, stripped away is the rhythm section; traditional chord progressions; melodic, rhythmic and formal clichés; and improvisation. Among the elements kept is the allowance for personal expression through each player’s tone, inflections, and articulations. The players are specifically asked not to swing at any time. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$20.00 -
Three Jazzicals
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Trumpet, Tuba
Genre: ContemporaryDedicated to tubist Jay Hunsberger. This colorful composition is cast in 3 movements - To Bop or Not to Bop, Sounds from the Cool Smoke, and Hotish. The composer states, “ In Three Jazzicals it was not my aim to create a specific hybrid style by synthesizing jazz and modern classical music; rather, my intent was to systematically strip away the fundamental elements of jazz to explore at what point the music ceases being jazz and becomes classical. The style of Three Jazzicals is the resultant this procedure. It is understood that because the subject of what constitutes jazz (there are so many kinds) is so complex, depending upon the background and views of the listener, Three Jazzicals will sound jazzy (in varying degrees) to most, and mostly classical to some.” The instruments employed have been traditionally used in jazz. However, stripped away is the rhythm section; traditional chord progressions; melodic, rhythmic and formal clichés; and improvisation. Among the elements kept is the allowance for personal expression through each player’s tone, inflections, and articulations. The players are specifically asked not to swing at any time. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$20.00 -
Turbulent Times
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Trio Instruments: Bassoon, Flute, Oboe
Genre: ContemporaryWas composed during 2009, a time when The Great Recession held its powerful grip much of the world, and uncertainty continued to build within American society. There was a general sense that the prosperity of the past may never return, and that the future may bring even more hardships. As the seemingly endless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan wore on, many did not expect peace to return in the foreseeable future. Yet, life went on. The music of Turbulent Times suggests the ebb and flow of the intense uncertainty felt by many with the more pleasant aspects of everyday life. Following the lyrical and plaintive introduction, stormy passages give way to sections of relative tranquility, only to reappear. Learn MoreUpdate Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.$18.00