Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). Although the musical language is sophisticated, because of the work's moderate tessitura and modest technical requirements, Pathways is accessible to horn quartets comprised of moderately advanced students and amateurs, yet, professional-level …

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). A rousing showpiece in 2 engaging movements. Evocation moves from the mysterious opening to a beautiful extended section in a pensive mood. Romp features beautiful lyricism and spirited rhythms with a Latin flare. 21st Century. Score and parts.…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). A substantial, audience-friendly work. Recorded on the CD Fantaisie by DUX Records of Warsaw Poland. The performers are Agata Igras-Sawicka on flute and Mariusz Rutkowski on piano. (DUX 0658). 20th Century. Score and part. Composed 2006. Durati…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). Based on the character and exploits of Washington Irving's dashing prankster in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This entertaining composition is in 5 movements, the first 2 are interconnected: Overture, The Smoke Out, The Schoolhouse Caper, Ichabo…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). The music is sophisticated, yet accessible, and makes a wonderful recital feature. The 3 picturesque movements are titled: I. Playground Games, The Church By the Spring, and The Arrival of Winter. 21st Century. Score and parts. Composed 2004. D…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). Each of the 5 picturesque movements features a different member of the ensemble: I. Into the Maelstrom features the flute, II. A Distant Glow features the horn, III. Orbits features the oboe, IV. The Message from the Eternal Sea features the ba…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). ...sure to be applauded by soloist, ensemble and audience alike. A melodious trumpet part, an animated accompaniment featuring toe-tapping rhythms, some flashy mallet playing, and the influences of the jazz and Latin idioms will go a long way t…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). Prelude and Dance is a unique and entertaining piece with great audience appeal. It is an absolute must for the advanced ensemble. 21st Century. Score and parts. Composed 2003. Duration 8'15 . Published by Brixton Publications (B7.B379).

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). In 5 movements: The Dog Who Chased a Lion, The Astronomer, The Camel Who Wanted Horns, The Crow and the Pitcher, and The Rabbits and the Frogs. Each movement begins with a performer reciting the corresponding fable. The colorful and engaging mu…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). TROMBONE CONCERTO in 3 movements: Proclamation, Soliloquy, and Capriccio. This critically acclaimed composition works well as a feature number and as a contest piece. An alternative to the Rimsky-Korsakov, the Jacob 'Concertino', or the Larson…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). Traditions is a synthesis of traditional Jewish Klezmer music and elements of Western concert music. From the ornate opening cadenza (based upon the well-known Shalom Alechem melody to the jubilant, energetic freilach which concludes the wo…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). 20th Century. Score and part. Composed 2012. Duration 8'30 . Published by Brixton Publications (B7.B327H).

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). This colorful and inventive composition explores a sequence of emotional states which develop over a talea, a fixed pattern of time values. Except during the extended saxophone cadenza, this repeating rhythmic pattern can be heard throughout th…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). A charming, soulful composition, strongly influenced by the jewish Klezmer idiom. Klezmer. Score and parts. Duration 7'. Published by Brixton Publications (B7.B307).

Composed by David Alpher. Edited by Howard J. Buss. Based upon Lewis Carroll's well-known poem from Through the Looking Glass (1871) this entertaining composition transforms the familiar words from their Victorian and child-like context to a very different sound world primarily i…

Composed by David Alpher. Edited by Howard J. Buss. For clarinet, tenor saxophone, piano, and string bass. Cast in 7 movements, this significant wprk is hugely influenced by jazz.. 20th Century. Grade 5. Score and parts. Duration 17'. Published by Brixton Publications

Composed by David Alpher. Edited by Howard J. Buss. For clarinet and piano. Suggestive of the duality of the dark hours: One aspect of night is lyrical, romantic, yearning and warm. The other aspect is furtive, urban, on-the-edge and cool.. 20th Century. Grade 5. Score and part. …

Composed by Edward Troupin. Edited by Howard J. Buss. For trumpet, horn, and trombone. In this delightful brass trio the beautiful and lyrical Andante is surrounded by brilliant, energetic movements. The colorful and contrasting sections within each movement combine in charming b…