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Bassoon music Solo bassoon, unaccompanied A DAY IN THE CITY 7 Vignettes (1986) for solo bassoon by Howard J. Buss. These colorful musical scenes from the city are excellent study and recital pieces. Each movement is given a title which depicts an occurrence which the composer experienced one day in 1982 during a visit to New York City. The movements are Another Sunrise (based upon an early morning excursion to Central Park to witness the rising of the sun over the buildings); Off to a Busy Day (driving in heavy traffic, zigzagging around to avoid "crazy" drivers); The Lost Key Episode (the composer lost his car keys, but the key of the music is lost too); The Waitin' in Line Blues (an actual blues progression during which the performer alternates between playing with a straight tone and a heavy, obnoxious "corny" vibrato to show frustration at being stuck in a slow-moving line); Romantic Interlude (a beautiful, melodious and flowing waltz); Sudden Storm (getting caught up in a raging thunderstorm); and Out on the Town (has a cheerful Latin feel and breaks into swing as it reaches its climax). "Tonal, charming and imaginative! The low purchase price and the incisive approach of a skilled composer make this a piece worth seeking out.- PMEA News (10) Grade IV. B304 $4.95 To order Bassoon and one other instrument
New! BEHIND THE INVISIBLE MASK (2006) for bassoon and one percussion by Howard Buss is a beautiful and compelling duo that mixes Buss unique style of soaring lyricism and exciting contrasts with intriguing rhythms. The title refers to the complex of emotions a person may experience while reconciling conflicts between his/her internal world and public role (invisible mask).The percussion set-up includes: marimba, temple blocks, bongos, tam-tam, bass drum, maracas, tambourine, suspended cymbals and agogo bells. This is a memorable and captivating feature number for advanced players. (1145) B407 Grade VI. $16.50 To order New! DISCOURSE
for flute and bassoon by Edward Troupin. New! IDYLLIC SUITE
for oboe and bassoon by Roger Vogel
is in four charming and entertaining movements and follows the format
of a Baroque suite: Overture, Siciliana, Slow Tune and Gigue.
It was written in 1976 for John Corina and James Burton and then revised
and renotated in 2002. The title refers to the pastoral nature of the
music. (1120) Grade IV-V. B923 $10.00 To
order THREE DANCES for clarinet
and bassoon by Thomas Zugger in three 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 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! (1130)
Grade IV. B740 $12.95 To
order Bassoon in chamber music AVE VERUM CORPUS by W. A. Mozart, transcribed by Howard J. Buss. This sensitive rendition of one of Mozarts most sublime works makes an outstanding feature number for a recital as well as a wonderful musical offering in church.(330) Grade II-III. version for 4 bassoons B1009 $6.95 To order CANZONA by Florentio Maschera (1540-1584) transcribed
by Howard J. Buss. This late Renaissance
work is written in a stirring imitative style. It makes an outstanding
feature number for a recital as well as a wonderful musical offering in
church. (230) Grade III. version
for 4 bassoons B1013 $7.95 To
order CONTRASTS IN BLUE for
oboe, bassoon, and piano by Howard
J. Buss. A dramatic and colorful work in two picturesque movements:
Evening Shadows and Summer Sea. The music is evocative of
the imagery suggested by the titles of the movements and of the musical
blues as well. The themes of shadows and water also suggest
a kinship with the impressionist style of 100 years earlier. This composition
is a must for advanced players! (1530) Grade V. B376
$24.00 To order
DESERT ODYSSEY (1997) for clarinet,
bassoon and piano by Howard
J. Buss. Although there is no specific program involved in this music,
it does nevertheless have a strong narrative quality. Because the continuous
development of material takes the form of a chain of episodes, the music
exhibits some of the attributes one might associate with a journey through
the spectacular and awe-inspiring landscapes of the desert Southwest.
Beautiful, lyrical sections contrast with intense and dramatic passages
in this colorful work. Desert Odyssey was commissioned by
The International Clarinet Association and was premiered at the organizations
ClarinetFest 1997 hosted by Texas Tech University. The performers were
Marguerite Baker, clarinet; Richard Meek, bassoon; and Jennifer Garrett,
piano. (11 ) Grade V. B357 $16.50 To
order THE DEVILS SONGBOOK Eight Irreverent
Songs (1993) for medium or high voice,
bassoon (or cello or contrabass) and piano by Roger C. Vogel
is based upon humorous texts which explore the nature of various aspects
of human nature. The songs are entitled Of Politicians (lyrics
by William Shakespeare and Hilaire Belloc), Of Businessmen (lyrics
by Mark Twain), Of Critics and Music (lyrics by Robert F. Murray,
Charles Lamb, and the composer), Of Vanity (lyrics by James Thomson),
Of Attorneys (lyrics derived from an anonymous quote on the Headstone
of Mr. Jonathan Gill, Esq. who died February 6, 1751), Of the Media
(lyrics by Humbert Wolfe), Of Vanity (anonymous lyrics), and Of
Celebration (lyrics by Dorothy Parker).(2015) Grade
V. B901 $30.00 To
order DRY BONES, the well-known African American spiritual (the foot bone's connected to the leg bone, the leg bone's connected to the...), arranged for woodwind quartet (flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon) by Howard Buss, makes a wonderful concert feature as well as a rousing musical offering in church. Multiple players may be used on each part to expand the ensemble. This arrangement is hugely influenced by jazz. The composer wrote an extended two-part introduction which begins hymn-like, and then breaks out in a jubilant jazzy section. This is followed by a more traditional rendering of the spiritual; however, as the music reaches its climax, the jazz "licks" from the introduction are brought back as counterpoint against the main melody of the spiritual. The result is exhilarating, and for a bit of humor, just as the work ends, there is a "tongue-in-cheek" plagal cadence. (230) Grade IV. B1018 $8.95 To order FANTASY QUARTET (2003) for flute,
clarinet, bassoon and marimba (plays also temple
blocks) by Scott Jordan in 3 entertaining movements: Pixie Dance,
Magic Forest, and Sprites. The first movement is a spirited,
playful forest scene which employs contrasting metric feels simultaneously
The Second evokes a mysterious nocturnal ambience with an overlapping
of ethereal long tones and echoes. The third is quick and dance-like.
Utilizing a 4-note scale, its colorful, rhythmic melodies are juggled
among the 4 instruments. (11) Grade V. B761 $34.50 To
order New! FIVE STARS
(2004) for wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet,
French horn, and bassoon) by Howard
J. Buss was composed for the Pegasus Wind Quintet. Each of the five
picturesque movements features a different member of the ensemble: I.
Into the Maelstrom (303) features the flute Sound
Sample Mov.#1.mp3 (780K), II. A Distant Glow (420)
features the French horn Sound
Sample Mov.#2.mp3 (1008K), III. Orbits (320) features
the oboe Sound Sample Mov.#3.mp3
(892K), IV. The Message from the Eternal Sea (3:15) features the
bassoon Sound Sample Mov.#4.mp3
(1MB), and V. Dance of the Stars (310) features the
clarinet Sound Sample Mov.#5.mp3
(896K). This exquisite work is sophisticated, yet audience-friendly. It
is a must for the advanced quintet. Total performance time
@ 1710 Grade V-VI. B393 $36.00 To
order NIGHT WINDS (1994) for
wind quintet and saxophone (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, French horn and alto sax) by
Roger Vogel. This highly dramatic work is suggestive of the dark and somber
quality of the themes and textures used throughout. The alto saxophone
has been added to the traditional wind quintet and is treated as an integral
member of the group. This composition is cyclic in form and is cast in
a multi-sectional single movement: there are three slow sections that
alternate with two faster ones. Night Winds was completed in 1994
and is dedicated to the musicians that premiered it: by Ronald Waln, flute;
Dwight Manning, oboe; Theodore Jahn, clarinet; Jean Martin horn; William
Davis, bassoon; and Ken Fischer, alto saxophone. (1230) Grade
V. B904 $28.50 To order New! PRELUDE AND INTRADA (2007) for bassoon quartet (or ensemble) by Howard J. Buss. This attractive quartet features lyrical writing, and spirited rhythmic drive. The Prelude is an interesting combination of fanfare and lyrical sections as well as tonal and polytonal harmonies. The festive Intrada is in an ABA-Coda format and features crisp, energetic rhythms and lyrical contrapuntal writing. It works well as a memorable feature number or an impressive contest piece. Multiple players may be used on each part to expand the ensemble. (515) Grade V. B409B $12.95 To order RICERCARE ON C by Andrea Gabrieli (1510-1586)
transcribed by Howard J. Buss. This
late Renaissance work is written in a stirring imitative style. Particularly interesting are the meter changes involving metric modulations, a trait found in much of the dance music of the day. It makes
an outstanding feature number for a recital as well as a wonderful musical
offering in church. (230) Grade III. version for
4 bassoons B1012 $7.95 To
order SUITE TIME (1974) for flute, clarinet, and bassoon by Zack Browning in four movements: Imaginary Time, Real Time, Easy Time, and Hard Time. As the "tongue-in- cheek" titles of the work and movements suggest, this is a work that is both fun to play and listen to. Written in a conservative yet fanciful modern style, there is a charming balance between unity and contrast throughout. This is a real audience pleaser! (11)
Grade IV-V. B204 $16.50 To
order VILLAGE SCENES (2004) for oboe,
clarinet and bassoon by Howard
Buss is a charming and colorful work inspired by the composers
childhood memories of the village of Old Zionsville in Lehigh County,
Pennsylvania. The music is sophisticated, yet accessible, and makes a
wonderful recital feature. The three picturesque movements are entitled:
I. Playground Games, The Church By the Spring, and The Arrival
of Winter. (716) Grade V. B395 $18.50
To order WINTER WINDS
for flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon
by Roger Vogel reflects the vivid contrasts of winter - from the soft
winds that accompany falling snow, to the sharp winds that chill to the
bone. Recorded on the CD Sunlight and Shadows by the University
of Georgia Woodwind Quartet - ACA-CM20085. (1515) Grade
V. B921 $28.50 To order
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