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…

Composed by Haskell Small. Edited by Howard J. Buss. For flute and cello. This dynamic duo was inspired by the story of the Phoenix in ancient Egyptian mythology.. 20th Century. Grade 5. Score and part. Duration 10'30 . Published by Brixton Publications

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). For trombone (or bass trombone) and electronic recording. ALIEN LOOP DE LOOPS was winner of the 2015 American Trombone Workshop National Composition Competition sponsored by the U. S. Army Band Pershing's Own. The publication includes the she…

Composed by Florentio Maschera. Arranged by Howard J. Buss. French horn Quartet. For 4 horns. Written in a stirring imitative style - makes a memorable feature number for a recital as well as a wonderful musical offering in church.. Renaissance. Grade 3. Score and parts. Duration…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). Trombone Trio. For 3 trombones (or euphoniums). The sophisticated musical language coupled with soaring melodies and intriguing rhythms makes this an accessible concert work as well as an impressive contest piece.. 21st Century. Grade 5. Score …

Composed by Andrea Gabrieli (1533-1585). Arranged by Howard J. Buss. For 4 clarinets (3 Bb and one bass clarinet). An outstanding feature number for a recital as well as a wonderful musical offering in church.. Renaissance. Grade 3. Score and parts. Duration 2'30 . Published by B…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). For flute, oboe, and bassoon. 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…

Composed by Howard J. Buss (1951-). For oboe and marimba. This beautiful and compelling duo mixes Buss' unique style of soaring lyricism and exciting contrasts with spicy, zesty Latin rhythms. The result is sure to please both the audience and performers!. 21st Century. Grade 5-6…