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Cadenzas and Interludes #1
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Alto Sax, Violin
Genre: ContemporaryViolin and Alto Saxophone
Cadenzas and Interludes #1 "Memories from the Isle of Mull" was composed by Howard J. Buss and dedicated to Drs. Rachael and Stephen Fischer. It was inspired by the composer’s visit to the picturesque Isle of Mull in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides. Particularly memorable was a Saturday night Cèilidh* in the island’s capital, Tobermory, which included traditional music from the area. The Scottish musical influences are not direct in Cadenzas and Interludes #1; rather, their spirit is blended with Buss’s style of soaring lyricism with a modern bent.
*Pronounced, Kay-lee. In Gaelic, a Cèilidh is a social gathering featuring music, storytelling, and dance.
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Prelude and Dance
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Eb Clarinet
Genre: ContemporaryPRELUDE AND DANCE for solo Eb clarinet, solo Bb clarinet and clarinet quartet (3 Bb and a Bb bass) by Howard J. Buss. An Eb alto clarinet part is also included for part 3 of the quartet. This riveting composition features two solo players with clarinet ensemble accompaniment. The dramatic, and at times Arabesque, Prelude is followed by the spirited Dance, which is characterized by zesty Latin rhythms. Multiple payers may be used on each of the parts in the clarinet quartet accompaniment to create a larger ensemble. Prelude and Dance is a unique and entertaining piece with great audience appeal. It is an "absolute must" for the advanced ensemble. 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 $30.00
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Prelude and Dance
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Flute
Genre: ContemporaryWinner of the National Flute Association’s 2004 Newly-Published Music Competition. This riveting composition features 2 solo players with flute ensemble accompaniment. The dramatic, and at times Arabesque, Prelude is followed by the spirited Dance, which is characterized by zesty Latin rhythms. Multiple payers may be used on each of the parts in the quartet accompaniment to create a larger ensemble. Prelude and Dance is a unique and entertaining piece with great audience appeal. It is an "absolute must" for the advanced ensemble. It was commissioned for and premiered by Nora Lee Garcia, Mary Karen Clardy, Lee Lattimore, Brian Luce, Andrea Redcay Graves, and Diane Boyd Schultz. This piece is an absolute "must" for the advanced ensemble. 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 $30.00
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A Middle-aged Man and His Two Mistresses
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Alto Sax, Voice
Genre: ContemporaryBaritone Voice and Alto Saxphone
Based on a fable by Aesop (620–564 BCE):
The fables of Aesop often address human foibles in an entertaining and humorous manner. While performing A Middle-aged Man and His Two Mistresses the vocalist is encouraged to create a lighthearted, playful atmosphere.
Duration: 6’50”
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Fugue and Postlude
Composer: Small, Haskell
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Bassoon, Flute, Piano
Genre: Contemporarywith Piano: Combines a fugue, an older, more serious form of Baroque origin, with a thoroughly modern piece written in a free-wheeling, urban style of jazz. Regarding the contrasting characters of the 2 movements, the composer states, “The postlude includes a reference to the fugue’s subject, but cannot sustain a properly serious attitude, quickly dissolving back into jazz.” Haskell Small has been hailed by the Washington Post for his "rich imagination and assured mastery." Recorded on the 4Tay Records CD “Twisted Pine Branch. 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 $20.00
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Romance and Caprice
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Alto Flute, Flute, Piano, Piccolo
Genre: Contemporarywith Piano: The hauntingly beautiful first movement is followed by a dramatic “tour de force” hugely influenced by jazz. 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 $22.00
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Scenes from the Holy Land
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Flute, Percussion
Genre: ContemporaryFlute and Percussion: "Commissioned for the McCormick Duo and the 30th Anniversary of the National Flute Association. Percussion instruments (one player) include: Marimba, suspended cymbal, tambourine, bongos, wood block, wind chimes, and agogo bells. “The opening section, ‘Masada’ presents angular solos against percussion accents, with ascending legato passages for the flute. The music turns more florid and Middle-Eastern in style before a peaceful coda. ‘Storm on Mount Sinai’ offers sharply rhythmic music accented with tambourine and a more febrile bazaar-like flute writing. ‘The Flock by the Sea of Galilee’ contains an oddly memorable five-note percussion motif under a lovely bucolic flute theme. ‘The Road to Jerusalem’ makes a haunting finale with elaborate passages against pulsating percussion. Scenes from the Holy Land is an effective and colorful work with deftly varied music and tackled by the musicians with skill and understated virtuosity Buss’ intimate style requires. It makes its effects with point and economy and would be a boon to flute and percussion duos searching for program material.” - The Gramophone, April 2005. Recorded on the Capstone Records ""Howard J. Buss: Modern Times""" 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 $22.00
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On the Wing
Composer: Vogel, Roger C.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Alto Sax, Piano, Violin
Genre: ContemporaryViolin, Alto Saxophone and Piano: On the Wing for violin, alto sax and piano by Roger C. Vogel was written in 2013 and revised in 2017 for Rachel and Stephen Fischer. It was inspired by the thrill of flight, as well as that of being in motion, traveling, and being active. The intense energy of taking off, soaring, gliding, and diving is depicted in its musical gestures. The opening begins with ascending motives and progresses through contrasting sections that represent different aspects and emotions that are experienced in flight. As the work progresses these motives recur in various ways, with some surprises, until the final exhilarating coda. Cast in one movement of about 15 minutes in length, the violin, alto saxophone, and piano compete, complement, intertwine, and reflect on the musical ideas equally. 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 $30.00
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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.From $16.00
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Divergences
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Clarinet, Viola
Genre: Contemporary"Divergences" for clarinet and viola by Howard J. Buss was written for clarinetist Allison Storochuk and violist Kirsten Weingartner Weiss. The 3 movements explore a wide array of moods and sonic atmospheres ranging from the mystical, to the contemplative, to soaring, vibrant passages: Recollections of Shared Times, Disparate Views, and Celebrations. The composer states, “The titles relate to a phenomenon that has long fascinated me: How is it that people such as siblings, who grow up in the same environment (home, family, teachers, and shared experiences), can turn out in later years to be very different from one another with their religious and political beliefs, preferences for food, travel, music, etc. This is addressed generally in the duo, which is designed to be musically solid without any extra-musical, programmatic connotations. However, I think the titles and general character of the music will connect with many listeners and may make them think about the evolution of their own personal relationships.” 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.From $22.00
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Incantation
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Percussion, Trumpet
Genre: ContemporaryIncantation evokes the mystery and enchantment of the sorcerer's ritual. Tightly structured sections contrast with free-form passages in a manner analogous to the interaction of order and mysticism in an incantation. Printed in the preface to the score is the poem "Incantation" (see below) by the composer which may be narrated before the performance and/or used as written program notes. The instrumentation includes vibraphone, two suspended cymbals, tam-tam, bell tree, wind chimes, cowbell, hi-hat, and tambourine. “The audience was mesmerized as the two wizards cast their unforgettable musical spell.” - The Chicago Tribune. (8’) Grade V. Recorded on the CD "Double Take" by Sheryl Linch and Don. N. Parker, percussion. It has also been recorded on the Equilibrium CD EQ58 "Old News" by Stephen Dunn, trumpet and John Pennington, percussion; and on the CD "Spanish Memoirs" by Diego Arias and Yu-Jung Chung. 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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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.From $20.00
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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.From $20.00
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Passage to Eden
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Clarinet, French Horn, Piano
Genre: ContemporaryThis dramatic and colorful work is cast in 4 continuous movements. The mood of the first is of ominous significance, as if one was preparing to embark on an arduous journey. The music is lyrical, yet contains an undercurrent of tension and anticipation. The second movement is characterized by a contrapuntal dialogue between the clarinet and the horn over a driving ostinato in the piano. This section is hugely influenced by jazz. The lyrical and animated counterpoint sounding over the running bass line and chord punctuations in the keyboard gradually give way to a section of turbulence which serves as a transition to the relative calm of the following movement.The third movement, in 6/8 meter, has an easy flowing vitality. There is a silvery brilliance to the music with a hint of nostalgia. The interweaving melodic strands grow increasingly romantic in quality and then, quite suddenly, give way to a developmental passage which builds in intensity and expectation. The finale is spirited and jubilant in character. The atmosphere generated is one of a triumphant proclamation which grows increasingly exultant as the work culminates in a rousing coda. 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 $22.00
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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.From $20.00
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Florida Tableau
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Clarinet, Piano, Trombone
Genre: ContemporaryClarinet, Trombone and Piano: A picturesque work in 3 movements: The March of Progress, Pastorale, and The Eternal Sea. The energetic first movement features dramatic contrast between lyrical lines in the winds sounding over a hard-driving piano accompaniment, and a development section characterized by staccato melodic fragments being passed among the players. The beautiful second movement, Pastorale, is impressionistic and paints a sonic portrait of rural Florida's vast pasture lands, forests, lakes, and the Everglades. The final movement, The Eternal Sea, begins and ends with turbulent sections, one can easily imagine great waves crashing on the shoreline. The middle part of the movement has a swashbuckling and almost humorous quality about it, suggesting people frolicking at the beach. Florida Tableau was commissioned by the Florida State Music Teachers Association. “A curious musical blend of the old and the new, much like modern Florida itself. 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 $20.00
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Fables from Aesop
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Bass Clarinet, Violin
Genre: ContemporaryBass Clarinet and Violin: In five 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 music is idiomatic and sophisticated, yet it is accessible because of its strong programmatic nature. This piece is a hit with all types of audiences, including those comprised of children! It makes a great concert feature and also is highly effective on out-reach concerts in the schools. Learn MoreFrom $16.00
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Recollections
Composer: Vogel, Roger C.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Percussion, Violin
Genre: Contemporary"Recollections is inspired by the many thoughts and emotions that one has of personal and community past events. Musical ideas that reflect the intense sadness and gravity in remembering tragedies, disasters, and disappointments, as well as the joy and pleasure in remembering triumphs, good fortune, and pleasant surprises are found in Recollections. The violinist also plays wind chimes. The percussionist plays marimba: suspended cymbal, and snare drum. 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 $20.00
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Fables from Aesop
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Cello, Violin
Genre: ContemporaryViolin and Cello: In five 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 music is idiomatic and sophisticated, yet it is accessible because of its strong programmatic nature. This piece is a hit with all types of audiences, including those comprised of children! It makes a great concert feature and also is highly effective on out-reach concerts in the schools. Learn MoreFrom $16.00
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Fables from Aesop
Composer: Buss, Howard J.
Instrumentation: Duet Instruments: Bassoon, Euphonium, Trombone, Violin
Genre: ContemporaryViolin and Trombone (or Bassoon or Euphonium): In five 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 music is idiomatic and sophisticated, yet it is accessible because of its strong programmatic nature. This piece is a hit with all types of audiences, including those comprised of children! It makes a great concert feature and also is highly effective on out-reach concerts in the schools. 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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