Band Music

FANFARES (1981) for band or wind ensemble by Howard J. Buss is a collage of fanfares of varying length and color. This patriotic work (inspired by the release of the American hostages in Iran) has been included in the Presidential Collection of Ronald Reagan. “An excellent choice for contest.” - The Instrumentalist, “Nancy and I enjoyed the performance immensely.” - President Ronald Reagan, “It has all that you look for in an extended ‘fanfare’ to open a big program and deserves the attention of those bands capable of modest Grade V music.” - Dr. James Croft in The Florida Music Director. (7’15”) Grade V. B318 Score: $20.00, Complete set: $45.00 To order
Fanfares Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3 (1MB), Excerpt 2.mp3 (1MB),
Excerpt 3.mp3 (1MB), Excerpt 4.mp3 (747K)

TROMBONE CONCERTO (1983) by Howard J. Buss in three 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 - substantial, listenable, I recommend it highly.” - Paul Hunt, ITA Journal. (18’) Grade V.
version for trombone and piano: B342 $12.95 To order
version for trombone and band:
B342BS Score Only- $28.00 To order
B342BP: Parts Only - $52.00 To order
B342BCS: Complete Set (score & parts) - $80.00 To order
Trombone Concerto (version for trombone and band) score samples (transposed score):
Excerpt, Score, Movement 1.pdf (4 pages, 916KB); (all will open with Acrobat Reader)
Excerpt, Score, Movement 2.pdf (6 pages, 776KB);
Excerpt, Score, Movement 3.pdf (6 pages, 928KB);
Excerpt, Solo Part Movement 1.pdf (1 page, 100KB);
Excerpt, Solo Part Movement 2.pdf (1 page, 140KB);
Excerpt, Solo Part Movement 3.pdf (2 pages, 228KB)

Orchestra Music

SINFONIETTA (1990) for string quintet (2-1-1-1) or string orchestra by Howard J. Buss was commissioned by the Imperial Symphony Orchestra for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the American Music Center. This exciting work is characterized by vibrant colors and driving rhythms. (6’30”) Grade V.
- Version for string quintet B336 $16.50 To order
- Version for string orchestra B337 $28.50 To order
Sinfonietta Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3 (914KB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1MB)

   SKYLINES for trumpet (Bb or C) and orchestra by Howard Buss, Grade V.
      Score only: Catalog# B380S-S, $22.00 To order
      Complete set (score & parts): Catalog# B380S-CS, $98.00 To order
      Parts only: Catalog# B380S-P, $76.00 To order
Skylines for trumpet (Bb or C ) and orchestra by Howard Buss is a picturesque musical urban portrait in two movements. The work is loosely programmatic in that no specific city is depicted; rather, the composer captures, in a broad manner, the essence of the big city spectacle. The lyrical and majestic first movement, Panorama, suggests the expansive grandeur of cityscape. The second, Amid the Spires, is hugely influenced by jazz and captures the dynamic energy of life on the busy streets. The trumpet and piano version was premiered by Eric Berlin, trumpet, and Nikki Stoia, piano, on May 22, 2003 at the International Trumpet Guild Conference held at Texas Christian University in Forth Worth. The orchestra version was completed in the Spring of 2006.
I. Panorama (5:35)
II. Amid the Spires (4:35)
total performance time: approximately 10 1/2 minutes
Skylines for trumpet amd orchestra sound samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (761KB); Excerpt 3 (the ending).mp3 (1MB)
Note: Skylines, version for trumpet and piano is also available from Brixton Publications: B380 $18.50 To order

# of parts in complete set/instrumentation
1 - Solo Bb trumpet
1 - Solo C trumpet
2 - Flutes 1, 2
2 - Oboes 1, 2
2 - Bb Clarinets 1, 2
1 - Bb Bass Clarinet
2 - Bassoon 1, 2
2 - Horn in F 1, 2
2 - Bb Trumpets 1, 2
1 - Percussion 1
1 - Percussion 2
1 - Percussion 3
8 - Violin 1
8 - Violin 2
6 - Viola
6 - Cello
4 - Contrabass

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