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Flute/Piccolo Music
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Flute recordings

Solo flute - unaccompanied:
    A DAY IN THE CITY “7 Vignettes” (1986) for solo flute 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. B301  $6.95  To order


    DREAM OF NAKSONGDAE (1993, revised 2005) for solo flute by Randall Snyder. The composer lived in Naksongdae, South Korea during the summer of 1993 and conceived the work while studying the Taegum, the bamboo transverse flute so important to Korean traditional music, with Lee Sang Won at the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Institute. This colorful composition was originally written for the Taegum, and now transcribed for the modern flute, still retains the flavor of the Korean instrument through the various use of vibrato, microtonal shadings, and glissandi. (6’) Grade V-VI. B815  $6.95   To order

    HURRICANE! for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was written in October of 2004 immediately the Florida composer personally experienced the wrath of three major hurricanes over a span of six weeks. Cast in four colorful and dramatic movements, this picturesque composition features the juxtaposition of serene passages with intense and violent sections. The overall form of this exciting work is analogous to the sequence of events that occur during the approach and passing of a hurricane. The movements are entitled: I. The Approach (1’45”), II. The First Wave (1’35”), III. The Eye (1’50”), and IV. The Second Wave (1’35”). Total Performance Time: @ 6’35” Grade VI. B391  $6.95  To order
Hurricane! Sound Samples: Excerpt Movement 1.mp3 (680K), Excerpt Movement 2.mp3 (1017K),
Excerpt Movement 3.mp3 (911K), Excerpt Movement 4.mp3 (915K)
This work is recorded on the CD Flauto solo by Elena Cecconi on the Bottega Discantica (Italy) label BDI 187. This CD is imported by and available from Brixton Publications CD-112.

    ORACLE (1999) for solo alto flute by Roger C. Vogel. The title is a reflection of the serious mood of the work and is intended to represent the intensity and increasing animation that a prophet might have in presenting his/her message. This composition is an impressive showcase for the alto flute and is a “must” for the advanced player. (9’15”) Grade V. B913 $6.95  To order
Oracle Sound Sample: Excerpt.mp3 (991KB)

    PIPE DREAM (1992) for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was written for Kim McCormick. While composing this contemplative piece the composer envisioned a setting in which a person is meditating in a forest on a sunny afternoon. Compositionally, actual bird calls are interjected to present new melodic and rhythmic ideas and influence the overall development of the work. This device also symbolically represents how environmental sounds can be suggestive and influence thought patterns. Finalist in the 1993 Newly-Published Music Competition of the National Flute Association.- "A warm, leisurely exploration of hot, lazy sensations". - Paul Ingram, Fanfare Magazine (May/June 2004) Recorded on the CD Twilight Remembered available from Brixton (6’25")  Grade V. B331  $4.95 To order
Pipe Dream Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3 (877K), Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.1MB), Excerpt 3.mp3 (1.1MB)

New! VENETIAN MEMOIRS (2010) for solo flute Howard J. Buss is a "tour de force" dedicated to the acclaimed Italian flutist, Elena Cecconi. Based upon the composer's experiences in Venice, it is divided into three programmatic movements: "PrimoMattino (Early Morning), "Scene di Strada (Sidewalk Scenes)" and "Il Treno del Ritorno (The Train Ride Home)." The character of the music coupled with the inclusion of numerous mini-quotes from Italian folk songs and composers such as Offenbach, Paganini, Palestrina, Rossini, and Vivaldi make this an entertaining, audience-friendly work. (12')  Grade VI. B419  $10.00  To order

Flute or piccolo with one other instrument or voice:

    ALPINE SPRING (2008) for flute and harp by Howard J. Buss was composed for Italian flutist Elena Cecconi. Its picturesque Italian subtitle, Riflessi sul lago alpino, translates as “Alpine Lake Reflections” and is suggestive of the glorious awakening of Spring in the region immediately south of the Dolomite Mountains in northern Italy. As one listens to this music it is easy to imagine the glistening reflections of the dramatic Dolomite peaks and vibrant green spring foliage in the lake. Alpine Spring is divided into two main parts. The first is introspective and at times mysterious. The subdued quality of the music coupled with the beautiful melodic lines suggests the alluring enchantment of dawn at the lake. The festive second part is in an ABA-Coda format and mixes Buss’ unique style of soaring lyricism with crisp, energetic rhythms and colorful harmonies. The B section is developmental and at one point the flutist is asked to flutter tongue, suggesting the presence of birds. Alpine Spring received its world premier on May 10, 2008 in the Sala del Ridotto del Teatro Municipale in Piacenza, Italy by flutist Elena Cecconi and harpist Paola Devoti. (11'30") Grade V-VI. B414 $16.50 To order
Alpine Spring score samples: Excerpt 1.pdf ((84KB); Excerpt 2.pdf (84KB); Excerpt 3.pdf (88KB)
Alpine Spring sound samples: Excerpt 1.mp3 (1.4MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.2MB);
Excerpt 3.mp3 (1.4MB); Excerpt 4 (ending).mp3 (968KB)
This work is recorded on the CD Flauto e arpa by Elena Cecconi and Paola Devoti on the Bottega Discantica (Italy) label BDI 187. This CD is imported by and available from Brixton Publications CD-113.

   THE ASPHALT BLANKET (1995) for narrator and alto flute (or C flute) by Howard J. Buss is the fifth movement of the large-scale composition Modern Times . This work is reflective and laments what is lost in the name of “progress” in the modern world.Recorded on the Capstone Records CD HOWARD J. BUSS:MODERN TIMES available from Brixton. Sound Sample (1.1MB) (3’10) Grade V. B347  $3.95 To order

    CHUTZPAH! (2008) (pronounced “hoots’-pa”) for piccolo and piano by Howard Buss was composed during the late Summer of 2007 and is dedicated to flutist/piccoloist John Bailey. As the title suggests, this energetic work is flamboyant and at times audacious. Chutzpah! is a rousing “tour de force”, the music is characterized by exciting contrasts, zesty rhythms, and passages featuring elaborate and dashing technical prowess. This makes a great concert feature, contest piece, and is an excellent choice for an audition showpiece. Chutzpah! received its premier performance by John Bailey, piccolo, and pianist Robert Fountain on January 23, 2008 in the Strauss Performing Arts Center Recital Hall at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Finalist in the 2010 Newly-Published Competition of the National Flute Association. (5'40")  Grade VI.  B412  $12.95 To order
Chutzpah! sound samples: Excerpt 1(the opening).mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (972KB), Excerpt 3.mp3 (1.4MB); Excerpt 4(the ending).mp3 (1.2MB)

    DISCOURSE by Edward Troupin, Grade V. Duration: @8 minutes
Version for flute and trombone, 2 scores included, catalog# B704, $10.00 To order
Version for flute and bassoon, 2 scores included, catalog# B705. $10.00 To order
Edward Troupin (1925-2004) enjoyed an international reputation as a composer of instrumental music. Throughout his long and illustrious career as a professor of music at Ithaca College and later the University of Florida, he inspired numerous young composers. Mr. Troupin received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University with a major in mathematics. Later he earned his master of music degree from the University of Michigan, where he studied with Ross Lee Finney. Troupin’s sound-world is dramatic and full of vitality. This entertaining duo is cast in five short and entertaining movements: Assertion, Reflection, Eulogy, Fantasy, and Comedy. The colorful and contrasting sections combine in charming balance to make a memorable concert feature.

New! DIVERSIONS for flute and trombone duo by Howard J. Buss was composed during the Spring of 2009 and is dedicated to flutist Kristen Stoner and trombonist Art Jennings,  The four colorful and entertaining movements  are programmatic in a general way. “First Impressions”  is a friendly musical conversation reflecting the ebb and flow of ideas that two people may exchange and develop when meeting the first time. The music has an easygoing quality with the discourse becoming quite excited at times. “The Challenge” begins with a flute cadenza that highlights  the agility the instrument with rapid tonguing, quick dashes of sound, and trills. When the trombonist enters  and demonstrates to the surprised flutist the ability to execute similar passages also with agility and finesse, it becomes apparent that a challenge has been issued.  For the remainder of the movement the two players try to impress one another with their individual technical prowess.  The manner in which the two finish the movement together suggests the contest is a draw. “By Starlight”  has a beautiful and romantic atmosphere. The lyricism is  woven into a predominately consonant harmonic tapestry that at times melts into poignant dissonance. By contrast, the freewheeling final movement, “Carnival”, is bright and exuberant. The colorful music and rondo-like form is suggestive of a carousel in motion.  (12’30”  Grade VI.  B420    $20.00  To order

New! DRAGON FLIGHT (2009) for flute and piano by Howard J. Buss is a colorful and engaging work that evokes a fantasy world in which a dragon awakens and takes flight. Written for flutist Marianne Gedigian, this high-powered work is a "must" for the advanced flutist. The musical language is sophisticated, yet because of the work's programmatic nature and the music's vivid and intense character, Dragon Flight works beautifully with all types of audiences, including those of children. If you are looking for a work that can showcase your technical prowess and musicality to dazzle an audience - this is it! (6'20") Grade VI. B417 $16.50  To order

    THE EMERGENCE OF NIGHT (1992) for flute and piano (with an optional double on celesta) by Robert Frank. This beautiful, sensitive work follows the form of the poem The Emergence of Night, also written by the composer. Throughout the composition the flute sound “emerges” from sustained piano sonorities. Like the poem, the music presents an allegory of approaching and passing over the brink of death in the symbolism of daytime fading into night. Recorded on the CD (available from Brixton Publications) Night Thoughts and Fancies  (6’30”) Grade IV. B711  $8.95  To order
Emergence of Night Sound Sample: Excerpt.mp3 (1.2MB)

    EXCURSIONS (2004) for flute and piano by Roger Vogel. An “excursion” is a pleasure trip that often deviates, or digresses, from a direct or definite course. This beautiful composition consists of 2 movements with a clear overall form and a few surprises. The first movement (@10’) has a fast tempo and an extraverted mood. The second movement (@8’) consists of a slow section with a fast conclusion that returns to the mood of the first movement. (18’) Grade V. B924 $20.00 To order
Excursions sound samples: Excerpt, Movement 1.mp3 (1.5MB); Excerpt 1, Movement 2.mp3 (1.2MB);
Excerpt 2, Movement 2.mp3 (1.1MB)

    FANTASIE (2006) for flute and piano by Howard Buss was composed during the Fall of 2006 for Amy Porter. This dramatic and colorful composition is cast in two interconnected movements. The first begins with a mysterious monologue by the flutist and is characterized by brilliant arabesque passages contrasted with subtle shadings of tone through the use of delicate dynamic nuances, tremolos, and flutter tonguing. As the piano enters, the ambience of the music shifts to one of nostalgic lyricism. The exciting second movement is moody, turbulent, and features a dance-like section hugely influenced by jazz and Latin music. At times the music briefly alludes to the pensive lyricism of the first movement; however, the general thrust of the second movement is one of compelling intensity and energy. Fantasie culminates in a rousing finale with the return of the Latin-infused dance. (11’) Grade VI. B408  $16.00  To order
Fantasie sound samples: Excerpt 1(the opening).mp3 (1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (814KB); Excerpt 4.mp3 (1.2MB); Excerpt 5 (the ending).mp3 (1.1MB)
New! Fantasie is 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) This import is available from Brixton Publications CD-111.

    THE FROG, HE FLY...ALMOST (2000) by Roger C. Vogel is an entertaining and humorous look at the amazing amphibian. The vocal range is c# (below the treble staff) to Bb above the staff. A great addition to any recital. (5’) Grade V. version for high voice (soprano or tenor) and alto flute B914  $8.95  To order
Text: The Frog, He Fly...Almost (Anonymous)
What a wonderful bird the frog are--
When he stand he sit almost;
When he hop, he fly almost.
He ain’t got no sense hardly;
He ain’t got no tail hardly either.
When he sit, he sit on what he ain’t got almost.

   KALEIDOSCOPE (1988) for flute and one percussion by Howard J. Buss. This colorful “theme” and variations was written for the McCormick Duo. The theme is actually a distinctive rhythmic pattern which is varied in a manner similar to the transformation of images as seen through a kaleidoscope. Both performers have an equally important role in presenting themusical material - this is a true chamber work.The instrumentation includes marimba, bells, 2 suspended cymbals, temple blocks, bell tree, and tambourine. (8’) Grade IV-V. B323  $10.00   Questions? To order
Kaleidoscope Sound Samples: Excerpt 1.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (929KB)

    LULLABYE FOR BEAR by Lee Heritage is a charming composition in which conservative modern writing is used in an appealing manner. Grade II. (3’30”)
version for flute and piano B725  $6.00  To order
Lullaby for Bear Sound Sample: Excerpt.mp3 (1.1MB)

    LYRIC SONATA for flute and piano by Randall Snyder combines traditional forms with neo Romantic melody and harmony. While at times paying subtle homage to Old World masters such as Prokofiev, Shostokovich and Martinu, the intriguing use of jazz inflections gives the work a distinctively American flavor. (15’)  Grade V. B814  $18.50  To order
Lyric Sonata Sound Samples: Excerpt, Movement 1.mp3 (996KB); Excerpt, Movement 2.mp3 (993KB); Excerpt, Movement 3.mp3 (1.1MB)

    MYTHIC QUEST (2000) by Roger C. Vogel. In mythology there are numerous stories of quests. Heroes such as Perseus, Hercules, Theseus, Jason, and others undertook missions of great importance during which they risked their lives, encountered strange creatures, and had many adventures. Mythic Quest seeks to capture the urgency, excitement,, and drama of such an ancient journey. The flute and clarinet, equal partners, pursue each other with animated motives throughout the musical adventure. This exciting work contains three main sections: a fast, vigorous opening gives way to a more relaxed mood before the quest is concluded with a return to an increasingly resolute version of the opening ideas. “A great recital piece!” (9’) Grade IV-V.
- Version for flute and soprano saxophone  B917  $12.95  Excerpt.mp3 To order
- Version for flute and clarinet B918  $12.95  To order

New! PAS DE DEUX for flute and trombone by Roger Vogel is an engaging suite in four movements: Fandango, Siciliana, Basse Danse, and Saltarello.   (9’)    Grade IV-V.   B930   $15.00  To order

New! PAS DE DEUX for flute and bassoon by Roger Vogel is an engaging suite in four movements: Fandango, Siciliana, Basse Danse, and Saltarello.   (9’)   Grade V.   B930A   $15.00  To order

    PHOENIX (1986) by Haskell Small. This dynamic duo was inspired by the story of the Phoenix in ancient Egyptian mythology. Haskell Small has been hailed by the Washington Post for his "rich imagination and assured mastery." ”Sparkling, a fabulous showpiece!” Recorded by Virginia Nanzetta, flute and Sydney Harth, violin on the CD “25 Preludes” on Northeastern Records Classical Arts NR-242-CD. (10’30”) Grade V.
- Version for flute and violin Sound Sample.mp3 (800K) B601  $12.95  To order
- Version for flute and cello B602  $12.95  To order

    REMEMBERING RIVERS (1995) for narrator and flute by Randall Snyder is a setting of Esther McCloud’s poignant tribute to Douglas Dyer, who died of AIDS , and is intended as a memorial to all of the victims of the disease. The poem’s principle riverine metaphor is mirrored by the flute’s constant serpentine line that ebbs and flows with the intensity of the words. (5’) Grade V. B813  $10.00  To order
Remembering Rivers Sound Sample: Excerpt.mp3 (999KB)

    RHAPSODY AND ALLEGRO (2000) for piccolo and harp by Robert Frank. The first movement alternates between free, cadenza-like material and metered, coordinated passages. The second is playful with soaring, lyrical melodies. Commissioned for Diane Boyd, premiered at the 2000 N.F.A. Convention in Columbus, Ohio.  (8’)   Grade V. B712  $20.00 To order
Rhapsody and Allegro Sound Samples:
Movement 1, Excerpt.mp3 (1MB); Movement 2, Excerpt (the ending).mp3 (1MB)

   SCENES FROM THE HOLY LAND (2002) for flute and one percussion by Howard J. Buss was inspired by the composer’s two trips to the Middle East. Cast in 5 colorful and picturesque movements:
I. Masada (3:05)
II. Storm on Mount Sinai (3:10)
III. The Flock by the Sea of Galilee (2:25)
IV. Jordan Valley Enchantment (2:30
V. The Road to Jerusalem (4:20)
This significant new work was commissioned for the McCormick Duo and the 30th Anniversary of the National Flute Association. Percussion instruments: Marimba, suspended cymbal, tambourine, bongos, wood block, wind chimes, and agogo bells. (15'30") Grade V. B377  $22.00   Questions? To order
Score sample: Mvt.1 Masada.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
Score sample: Mvt.2 Storm on Mt.Sinai.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
Score sample: Mvt.3 The Flock by the Sea of Galilee.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
Score sample: Mvt.4 Jordan Valley Enchantment.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
Score sample: Mvt.5 The Road to Jerusalem.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
“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 CD HOWARD J. BUSS:MODERN TIMES available from Brixton.  Questions? To order

    SEASIDE REFLECTIONS (1993) by Howard J. Buss captures the serenity of musing by the sea. On the preface page to the score is printed the following free verse by the composer. It is suggested that the poem be narrated immediately before the performance and/or printed in the program notes to set the mood for the music:: “On the shore of eternity swirling currents of liquid chaos gather for and disperse as foam. As rock wears to sand all dissonance transforms to serenity. Time presses no longer.” This is a memorable recital piece with real audience appeal. (7’)
- Version for flute and piano Grade III. B338  $8.95  To order;
- Version for flute and harp Grade III. B338H $10.00  To order;
Seaside Reflections (flute and harp version) sound samples: Excerpt 1.mp3 (1MB), Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.3MB)

   SIRENS (1996) for flute and alto flute (or two C flutes) by Roger C. Vogel was composed for flutist Ronald Waln. As the title suggests, the work is intended to be suggestive of the irresistible music produced the mythological Sirens, partly bird and partly human creatures. The flute is especially suited for this purpose since the Sirens were often depicted playing wind instruments as well as singing. The opening measures of the work feature in a prominent way the descending augmented second and semitones that were characteristic of the Ancient Greek chromatic scale. (7’) Grade IV.B905 $8.95 To order
Sirens Sound Sample: Excerpt.mp3 (1.2MB)

   SKY BLOSSOMS (1998) for flute and one percussion by Howard J. Buss is a dramatic “tour de force” during which both performers are responsible for reciting the text during performance. Mystical and lyrical sections contrast with intense and explosive passages. The instrumentation includes vibes, bells, roto toms, bass drum, tambourine, cowbell, cymbals, wind chimes, bell tree, tam-tam, temple blocks, maracas and a lion roar. Commissioned for and premiered by Connie and Brandie Lane.  (7’30”)  Grade V-VI.  B361  $16.50   Questions? To order
score sample.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
performance notes.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)

    STELLAR VISIONS (2005) for flute and marimba by Howard J. Buss was written during the Winter of 2005 and is dedicated to the McCormick Duo: Kim McCormick, flute, and Robert McCormick, percussion. This colorful and engaging work juxtaposes mystical, lyrical, and energetic sections in a manner analogous to the ebb and flow of emotions experienced by the composer during meditation on the awesome grandeur of a starry night. From mystical, quiet murmurings to intense and brilliant forte passages, the music showcases the great expressive range of the flute and marimba duo. Grade V-VI.  B397  $12.00  To order
Sound Sample#1.mp3 (1MB) Sound Sample#2.mp3 (960K) (6’40”)

   TIME CAPSULE (1996) by Howard J. Bussis an entertaining sonatina in four movements: Daybreak, Chorale, Rendezvous, and Homeward Bound and is both fun to play and listen to. The first movement has a frolicking and optimistic character. Chorale breaks with the traditional structure of the chorale in that each phrase gets a measure longer. The harmonies of the second movement contain some spicy dissonances as well. Rendezvous, is in a lilting 6/8 and really "works up a lather" as it progresses to an exciting climax. The final movement, Homeward Bound, begins with a fanfare-like passage that gives way to a spirited dance characterized by an intriguing interplay between the two instruments. (7’) Grade III-IV.
version for flute and alto flute (or two C flutes) B349  $8.95 To order
version for flute and B-flat clarinet B350  $8.95  To order
version for flute (or piccolo) and trumpet (or cornet)  B350T  $8.95 To order
Time Capsule for flute and clarinet sound samples:
Excerpt, Movement 1.mp3 (966KB); Excerpt, Movement 2.mp3 (1019KB);
Excerpt, Movement 3.mp3 (829KB); Excerpt, Movement 4.mp3 (1.1MB)

   TWILIGHT REFLECTIONS (2001) for flute and guitar by Roger Vogel, written for the Helios Duo.The lyrical nature of the music suggests images of fading light after sunset reflected on water or glass, and also refers to evening thoughts, perhaps at times dramatic ones. (8’) Grade V.  B919   $10.00  To order
Twilight Reflections Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1(the opening).mp3 (1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.2MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (919KB)

   TWIN MOONS (1997) for flute and clarinet by Roger C. Vogel. The title refers to the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, which are quite different in appearance and the speed of their orbits. Phobos is rugged with many large impact craters and completes its orbit in only 7 hours. Deimos is smooth and takes almost 30 hours to orbit Mars.This composition is suggestive of the interweaving paths of these two celestial bodies as seen from the surface of Mars. Sound Sample.mp3 (1.1MB)   (6’) Grade IV. B911  $8.95  To order

   TWO POEMS (1992) for flute and guitar by Lee Heritage was inspired by two poems by Emily Dickinson: This - is the land - the Sunset washes - and Wild Nights. Winner of the 1998 Newly-Published Music Contest of the National Flute Association. (6’30”) Grade IV.  B722  $12.00  To order
Two Poems Sound Samples:
Excerpt, Movement 1.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt, Movement 2.mp3 (995KB)

    WAVE TRAIN (1990) by Howard J. Buss. The interaction of the lyrical melodies in this beautiful and frequently performed work is reminiscent of the patterns created by intermingling waves on the surface of water. Recorded on the CD "Premiers Plus One" by the McCormick Duo. This is an attractive feature number which also works well as a contest piece. (6’15”) Grade IV-V.
version for flute and marimba Sound Sample#1.mp3 (1.1MB) Sound Sample#2.mp3 (1.1MB) B343  $10.00  To order
version for flute and piano  B344  $10.00  To order
version for flute and guitar B345  $10.00  To order

   WIND SONGS (2005) for flute/alto flute and oboe/English horn by Howard J. Buss is a charming and vivid duo for performers who like substantial, yet audience-friendly music. This colorful, entertaining work is in three movements: Zephyrs. Whispers Amid the Pines, and Harbinger of the Storm. (8’15”) Grade V. B400  $16.00 To order
Score sample: Mvt. 1 “Zephyrs”.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
Score sample: Mvt. 2 “Whispers Amid the Pines” .pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
Score sample: Mvt. 3 “Harbinger of the Storm”.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)

   WINTER SUN (1996) for flute and guitar by Roger C. Vogel. This charming work reflects the hope radiating from the sun on a long Winter’s day. (6’) Grade IV. B907  $10.00  To order
Winter Sun Sound Samples: Excerpt 1.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (988KB)

Flute ensembles:
    AVE VERUM CORPUS by W. A. Mozart, transcribed by Howard J. Buss. This sensitive rendition of one of Mozart’s most sublime works makes an outstanding feature number for a recital as well as a wonderful musical offering in church.  (3’30”) Grade II-III. version for four C flutes B1006  $6.95  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 by Howard Buss, makes a memorable 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. (2’30”)
- Version for four flutes (3 C and one alto) Grade IV. B1017  $8.95 To order;  
- Version for woodwind quartet (flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon). Grade IV.  B1018  $8.95 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. (2’30”) Grade III. version for four C flutes B1004  $7.95  To order

New! ENERGICO! for 7-part flute ensemble by Howard J. Buss. This riveting work begins with a concise, stately section that presents harmonic and rhythmic material which is developed throughout the composition. The festive main body of Energico! is in an episodic ABA-Coda format and mixes Buss’ unique style of soaring lyricism with crisp, energetic rhythms and colorful harmonies. The Long Island Flute Club, Inc., with support from The Brannen-Cooper Fund at Brannen Brothers Flutemakers, Inc., commissioned this work in celebration of its 25th anniversary - 1984-2009. Energico! was premiered by the Long Island Flute Club at the 2009 National Flute Association Convention in New York City. It is scored for piccolo, four C flutes, alto, and bass. Multiple players may be used on each part. (10’30”)  Grade V-VI.  B416  $38.50  To order
Engerico! sound samples: Excerpt 1.mp3 (992KB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.3 MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (1004 KB);
Excerpt 4.mp3 (1.1MB)

    EXULTATIONS (1996) for flute/piccolo, two C flutes, and alto flute by Roger C. Vogel. This sparkling piece is festive and jubilant in character. It may be performed as a quartet or multiple flutes may be used on each part to create an effective flute choir work. (8’) Grade IV.  B906  $14.50  To order
Exultations Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3 (903KB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1014KB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (1MB)

    FESTIVAL (1996) by Howard J. Buss is an imaginative quartet which exudes a contagious optimism. This beautiful and compelling work showcases Buss’ unique style of soaring lyricism and exciting contrasts. Everyone in the ensemble has a interesting part as well. It is a memorable and upbeat concert piece and makes a joyous musical offering in church. (5’40”) Grade V.
version for flute/piccolo, two C flutes, and alto flute B353  $12.95  To order
version for flute/piccolo, C flute, and 2 B-flat clarinets B354  $12.95  To order

    IN A DREAM OF FABLED LANDS for flute choir (six C flutes, alto flute, and bass flute) by Lee Heritage unfolds with a layering of melodic lines that realizes the lush sonority of the flute ensemble. The lyrical counterpoint of the first movement comes into sharp focus in the persistent and entrancing rhythms of the second movement. (8’) Grade III. B728  $32.00  To order
In A Dream of Fabled Lands Sound Samples:
Excerpt, Movement 1.mp3 (1.2MB); Excerpt, Movement 2.mp3 (1.1MB)

    LAND OF THE FARTHER SUNS (1992) by David Alpher. The text in this significant concert piece is from the poetry of Stephen Crane. The work is constructed in the manner of a song cycle, only with narration rather than singing. The music is modern, yet accessible, and contains sections in a jazzy vein. Finalist in the 1996 Newly-Published Music Competition of the National Flute Association. Recorded by Flute Force with Garrison Keillor on the Innova CD “Eyewitness”, available from Brixton Publications, click on flute recordings.)  (20’) Grade V.   version for narrator, four flutes (flute/piccolo, flute, flute/alto flute, and flute/bass flute), and piano  B107  $34.00  To order
Land of the Farther Suns (Ensemble Version) Sound Samples: Excerpt 1 (the opening).mp3 (1.1MB);
Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (1.1MB)

   PRELUDE AND DANCE (2002) for solo flute, solo alto flute, and flute quartet (2 C flutes, alto and bass)by Howard J. Buss. It was Winner of the National Flute Association’s 2004 Newly-Published Music Competition. This riveting composition features two 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 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. 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 unique and entertaining piece is an absolute "must" for the advanced ensemble. (8’15”) Grade V-VI. B378  $26.50  To order
Prelude and Dance Sound Samples:
Sample 1.mp3 (702K) Sample 2.mp3 (1.1MB) Sample 3.mp3 (736K)

    PRELUDE AND INTRADA for flute quartet or ensemble by Howard J. Buss. This attractive quartet features lyrical writing, and spirited rhythmic drive. The Prelude combines 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. This is a memorable feature number or an impressive contest piece. The work is scored for 2 C flutes, alto flute (an optional C flute part is included for part 3), and bass flute (an optional alto flute part is included for part 4). Multiple players may be used on each part.. (5’30”)  Grade V.  B409F  $16.00  To order

    RICERCARE ON C for four C flutes 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.  (2’30”) Grade III.  B1005  $6.95  To order

    SPLASH! (2007) for flute trio (each player doubles on piccolo) by David M. Sterrett is an impressionistic work depicting the image of a large, beautiful fountain. Largely inspired by Respighi’s popular Fountains of Rome, this picturesque composition portrays a lively fountain show with choreographed jets of water, elegant and effervescent drops, and exciting bursts of water shooting off and splashing everywhere. Finalist in the 2010 Newly-Published Competition of the National Flute Association. (7’) Grade V. B120  $20.00. To order
Splash! sound samples: Excerpt 1.mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.3MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (928KB)

    THREE PIECES from the “Album for the Young” for four C flutes by Robert Schumann transcribed by Howard J. Buss, in three movements: “Hunting Song”, “Chorale”, and “The Reaper’s Song.” This entertaining rendition of three of Schmann’s famous piano compositions makes an outstanding feature number for a recital. (3’30”) Grade III. B1003 $8.95 To order

    AWAKENING for alto flute, guitar, and string bass by Howard Buss is a charming, soulful composition which is strongly influenced by the jewish Klezmer idiom. The music moves from a mystical, contemplative opening to an energetic finale. The rich, velvety color of the alto flute lends itself to the spiritual nature of the music. Color is added to the ensemble with the use of wind chimes, finger cymbals, and finger rolls on the body of the string bass. This work is a memorable addition to any recital, and because of its spiritual nature, makes a wonderful musical offering in a house of worship. (7’) Grade IV. B307A  $12.95  To order
Awakening for flute, guitar, and string bass score sample (score in C):
Opening.pdf (3 pages, 389KB) - Will open with Acrobat Reader

    CONSENSUS FENCES (1991) for flute/piccolo, clarinet/bass clarinet, and string bass by Erik Lund. This energetic trio is a “must” for the advanced new music ensemble. Recorded on Opus One Records: CD164 by the Ciosone Trio. Sound Sample 1.mp3 (976K) Sound Sample 2.mp3 (1MB) (10’30”) Grade VI. B401 $22.00 To order

    DISTANT THUNDER (1977, renotated 2005) for flute, one percussion, and piano by Roger Vogel is an exciting programmatic work consisting of two main parts. A slow, mysterious opening segment is followed by a faster, rhythmic section which develops the opening ideas and builds to a strong and memorable climax. Percussion: Timpani (4), triangle, snare drum, glockenspiel, and temple blocks. (5’15”) Grade V. B924 $20.00  Questions? To order
Distant Thunder Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1(the opening).mp3 (977KB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1MB)

   FANTASIA (1988) for flute, clarinet and piano by Howard J. Buss. The musical material in this colorful composition moves gradually from the contemplative opening section to an intense and driving finish. The writing is fresh, and the music is full of vitality and vivid imagination. “A fabulous sonic journey.” - The Atlanta Constitution.  (7’30”) Grade V. B319  $15.00  To order
Fantasia Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (1.1MB)

    FUGUE AND POSTLUDE (1987,1995) for flute, bassoon and piano by Haskell Small 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 two 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." The world premiere of Fugue and Postlude was performed on October 3, 1995 in Tokyo, Japan by flutist Yoshiko Ohta, Bassoonist Shigeru Ohta, and the composer on the piano. Recorded on the 4Tay Records CD “Twisted Pine Branch” (8’) Grade V. B605  $16.50  To order
Fugue and Postlude Sound Samples:
Excerpt, movement 1.mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt, movement 2.mp3 (1.1MB)

   NIGHT FLIGHT (1999) for piccolo, clarinet, and piano by Howard J. Buss. This riveting work showcases the piccolo and clarinet, exploring their different registers and colors. It provides exciting contrasts between lyrical and technical sections. Night Flight was commissioned for the 1999 National Flute Association Convention in Atlanta and was premiered at the event by Rebecca Arrenson, piccolo; Robert E. Price, clarinet; and Paula Peace, piano. (9’) Grade V-VI. B363  $18.50 To order
Recorded by Lois Herbine, piccolo; Allison Herz, clarinet; and Charles Abramovic, piano on the critically-acclaimed Crystal Records CD TAKE WING, available from Brixton. Night Flight sound samples:
Sound Sample#1.mp3 (1MB) Sound Sample#2.mp3 (1MB) Sound Sample#3 (1MB)

    REMEMBRANCES (2000) by Howard J. Buss is a lyrical, enjoyable work written in an appealing modern style. It was written immediately following the death of the composer's 97-year-old grandmother. Rather than being a somber memorial or musical epitaph, this charming and melodious composition is a celebration of life. The character of the opening section is contemplative. Gradually the music becomes more animated and Remembrances finishes in a spirit of buoyant optimism. (8’) Grade IV. version for flute, cello, and piano B366 $18.50 To order

    ROMANCE AND CAPRICE (2004) for flute/piccolo, alto flute and piano by Howard J. Buss. The hauntingly beautiful first movement is followed by a dramatic “tour de force” hugely influenced by jazz. (9’40”) Grade V-VI. B385 $22.00 To order
Sound Sample Mov.#1.mp3 (996K) Sound Sample Mov.#2.mp3 (970K)

   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  $18.50  To order
Suite Time Sound Samples:
Excerpt, Movement 1.mp3 (833KB); Excerpt, Movement 2.mp3 (942KB);
Excerpt, Movement 3.mp3 (703KB); Excerpt, Movement 4.mp3 (767KB)   

    TENNESSEE SUITE (2001) for flute, viola, and piano by Howard J. Buss is based upon the composer’s visit to the Smoky Mountains, in four beautiful and picturesque movements: Mystic Dawn, Treetop Capers, Cades Cove, and The Trail to Abrams Falls. Written for Shelley Binder. (13’) Grade V. B370  $22.00  To order
Tennessee Suite Sound Samples:
Excerpt, Movement 1.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt, Movement 2 (the ending).mp3 (592K);
Excerpt, Movement 3.mp3 (1.2MB); Excerpt, Movement 4.mp3 (1.2MB)

    TRIO for flute, cello, and piano by Haskell Small is divided into three exciting movements: Allegro non-troppo, Andante, and Allegro molto energico. Haskell Small has been hailed by the Washington Post for his "rich imagination and assured mastery."Recorded on the CD 25 Preludes: A Musical Odyssey (Northeastern Classical Arts NR 242-CD) by Virginia Nanzetta, flute; Douglas Wolters, cello; and Haskell Small, piano. (10”) Grade V. B604  $18.50 To order
Trio Sound Samples:
Sample Movement 1.mp3 (1MB) Sample Movement 2.mp3 (942K) Sample Movement 3.mp3 (1009K)

New! TURBULENT TIMES for flute oboe, and bassoon was composed during the Fall of 2009, a time during which The Great Recession maintains its powerful grip much of the world, and uncertainty continues to build within American society.  There is a sense among many that the prosperity of the past may never return, and that the future may surprise them with even more hardships. As the seemingly endless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan wear on, many do not expect peace to return in the foreseeable future. Yet, life goes on. 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, almost plaintive introduction, stormy passages give way to sections of relative tranquility, only to reappear. Although the texture occasionally thins to feature one performer, overall the players get little rest. This is by design, reflecting the energy-draining experience of many during these tumultuous and changing times. (11’)   B423   Grade VI. $18.50  To order

    TWO CAPRICES (2007) for flute, oboe, and marimba by Howard Buss is a rousing showpiece in two 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. Two Caprices was composed for Amy Collins, oboe; Kim McCormick, flute; and Robert McCormick, marimba and was premiered by Ms. Collins and the McCormick Duo at the International Double Reed Society Conference hosted by Ithaca College (NY) in June 2007. (10:30) Grade VI. B411  $18.50  To order
Two Caprices Sound Samples: Movement 1, Excerpt 1.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (908KB)
Movement 2, Excerpt 1.mp3 (860KB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.3MB)

Flute in chamber music - quartets:

 New! COSMIC PORTRAITS (2009) by Howard J. Buss consists of three movements inspired by views of objects in the Milky Way galaxy. The titles of the first two movements, The Backbone of Night and The Pale Blue Dot are taken from the writings of the renowned astrophysicist, Carl Sagan. In his book, Cosmos, he describes how the !Kung Bushman in Botswana refer to the Milky Way as “the backbone of night.” The spine of the Milky Way often appears directly over the Kalahari Desert. The !Kung believe it to be the structural foundation of the heavens and that one of its functions in relation to Earth, among many, is that it holds up the darkness.
In his book, The Pale Blue Dot, Sagan poetically describes a haunting view of Earth from a distant point in our galaxy. He puts our worldly concerns into cosmic perspective when he refers to all that has ever happened to human beings as occurring “on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.” The final movement, Orbitals, suggests celestial bodies revolving around one another in a fascinating cosmic dance. Moons orbiting planets, planets around suns, suns around other suns culminate in the swirling wonder of our galaxy.  (18’10”)
- version for flute, clarinet, alto sax, and tenor sax Grade VI.  B424  $34.50  To order
- version for flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon Grade VI.  B424W  $34.50  To order
Cosmic Portraits sound samples (flute, clarinet alto sax and tenor sax version): Excerpt, Mvt.1.mp3 (1.2MB); Excerpt, Mvt.2.mp3 (1.5MB); Excerpt, Mvt.3.mp3 (1.3MB)

   THE DISTANCES THEY KEEP (2001) for two high voices (sopranos or tenors), flute, and piano by Roger Vogel is a beautiful, lyrical work about man’s relationship to nature, and wild birds specifically. It is based upon an enchanting poem of the same name by Howard Nemerov. Recorded on the OASIS CD Love Letters (ORCV4000), available from Brixton Publications CD-109. The vocal ranges required are d below the staff to A above the staff, and Db below the staff to A above the staff respectively. (12’30”) Grade V. B920  $22.00  Questions? To order
The Distances They Keep Sound Sample: Excerpt.mp3 (1.2MB)

   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 by Howard Buss, makes a memorable 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. (2’30”)
- Version for four flutes (3 C and one alto) Grade IV. B1017  $8.95 To order;  
- Version for woodwind quartet (flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon). 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  Questions? To order
Fantasy Quartet Sound Samples:
Excerpt, Movement 1.mp3 (924K), Excerpt movement 2.mp3 (950K),
Excerpt, Movement 3.mp3 (984K)

    FESTIVAL (1996) by Howard J. Buss is an imaginative quartet which exudes a contagious optimism. This beautiful and compelling work showcases Buss’ unique style of soaring lyricism and exciting contrasts. Everyone in the ensemble has a interesting part as well. It is a memorable and upbeat concert piece and makes a joyous musical offering in church. (5’40”) Grade V.
version for flute/piccolo, two C flutes, and alto flute B353  $12.95  To order
version for flute/piccolo, C flute, and 2 B-flat clarinets B354  $12.95  To order

   INTO EACH LIFE (1997) for flute, cello, piano and one percussion by Howard J. Buss was commissioned by The Florida Flute Association and the Brannen-Cooper Fund as a tribute to the renown flutist Albert Tipton. This colorful work is cast in two main sections, the first of which juxtaposes lyrical and turbulent passages. The final section takes the form of a joyous fugue. The instrumentation includes vibes, orch. bells, cymbals, tam-tam, bongos, wood block and tambourine. (11’) Grade V. B358  $26.50   Questions? To order
Score Sample.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
Percussion Set-up Chart.pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
Into Each Life Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3 (1.2MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (1.1MB)

New! PRELUDE AND INTRADA for woodwind quartet (flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon) by Howard J. Buss. This attractive quartet features lyrical writing, and spirited rhythmic drive. The Prelude combines 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. This is a memorable feature number or an impressive contest piece. Multiple players may be used on each part.. (5’30”)  Grade V.  B409W  $16.00  To order

    THE WALRUS AND THE CARPENTER (1989) For narrator, flute, viola, and piano by David Alpher. 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 influenced by jazz. Finalist in the 1996 Newly-Published Music Competition of the National Flute Association.  (15’)  Grade V. B105  $28.50 To order
The Walrus and the Carpenter Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3 (993KB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (858KB)

   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. (15’15”)  Grade V. B921 $28.50 To order
Winter Winds Sound Samples:
Excerpt, Movement 1A.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt, Movement 1B.mp3 (1.1MB);
Excerpt, Movement 2A.mp3 (1MB); Excerpt, Movement 2B.mp3 (999K)

Flute in chamber music - quintets and sextets:

   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 (3’03”) features the flute Sound Sample Mov.#1.mp3 (780K), II. A Distant Glow (4’20”) features the French horn Sound Sample Mov.#2.mp3 (1008K), III. Orbits (3’20”) 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 (3’10”) 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 @ 17’10” Grade V-VI. B393  $36.00  To order

   INTRODUCTION AND DANCE (1964) for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn by Edward Troupin (1925-2004). Mr. Troupin enjoyed an international reputation as a composer of instrumental music. Throughout his long and illustrious career as a professor of music at Ithaca College and later the University of Florida, he inspired numerous young composers. Mr. Troupin received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University with a major in mathematics. Later he earned his master of music degree from the University of Michigan, where he studied with Ross Lee Finney.
   Troupin’s sound-world is dramatic and full of vitality. His Introduction and Dance for wind quintet was composed in 1964. In this entertaining and delightful composition the colorful and contrasting sections combine in charming balance to make a memorable concert feature. Because of the character of the music Introduction and Dance also makes a rousing encore and an effective contest piece. (5’) Grade IV.  B703  $10.00  To order
Introduction and Dance Sound Sample: Excerpt.mp3 (1.2MB)

    LAND OF THE FARTHER SUNS (1992) by David Alpher. The text in this significant concert piece is from the poetry of Stephen Crane. The work is constructed in the manner of a song cycle, only with narration rather than singing. The music is modern, yet accessible, and contains sections in a jazzy vein. Finalist in the 1996 Newly-Published Music Competition of the National Flute Association. Recorded by Flute Force with Garrison Keillor on the Innova CD “Eyewitness”, available from Brixton Publications, click on flute recordings.)  (20’) Grade V.   version for narrator, four flutes (flute/piccolo, flute, flute/alto flute, and flute/bass flute), and piano  B107  $34.00  To order
Land of the Farther Suns (Ensemble Version) Sound Samples: Excerpt 1 (the opening).mp3 (1.1MB);
Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 3.mp3 (1.1MB)

   MODERN TIMES (1995) for narrator, flute, and four percussion (words and music by Howard J. Buss) is a powerful and dramatic depiction of life in our time. Provocative, at times mystical, and occasionally humorous, this work addresses an eclectic range of subjects such as taxes, neglected children, team mascots, and the information glut.
   “The tenor of Buss’ social commentary is somewhere between the witty jeering of Mark Twain and the pithy insights of Sinclair Lewis. In his free verse one finds provocation without violence and intense anger without profanity.” - The Tampa Tribune.
   The sophisticated music of MODERN TIMES transports the poetry into the dramatic and colorful sound world of the flute and percussion ensemble. The result is a unique and fresh view of the culture(s) in which we live.
   “The writing is mature and fresh, yet is within reach of a solid college ensemble.” - George Frock, Percussive Notes Magazine
   “This work is well-paced, colorful and accessible to audiences not familiar with complex percussion literature.This is truly one of the finest works in our idiom.” Robert McCormick, Florida Percussive News
The 8 movements of MODERN TIMES may be performed individually or in smaller groupings depending upon time limitations.
I. Info Glut (3:34) Sound Sample (996K)
II. Night Tide (2:49) Sound Sample (804K)
III. The Hunt (4:14) Sound Sample (872K)
IV. Five Question Interlude (3:01) Sound Sample (1MB)
V. The Asphalt Blanket (3:11) Sound Sample (1.1MB)
VI. To a Neglected Child (5:25) Sound Sample (1.1MB)
VII. Giggles!?! (1:57) Sound Sample (976K)
VIII. Modern Times (5:26) Sound Sample#1 (1000K) Sound Sample#2 (812K)
Percussion distribution: Percussion 1: Xylophone, lion roar, tam-tam, vibraslap, 2 suspended cymbals, Chinese bell tree, and bongos; Percussion 2: Marimba, snare drum, bass drum, 2 anvils (metal pipes may be substituted), glass jug or jars (to be broken for the sonic effect), conga drum, wind chimes, and triangle; Percussion 3: Vibraphone, roto toms, tambourine, tam-tam, police whistle, shaker, duck call; Percussion 4: Orchestra bells, timpani (4), agogo bells, 2 suspended cymbals, hi-hat, wind chimes, wood block, frog croak (may be imitated vocally), boing box effect (a flexitone may be substituted), triangle and guiro.This piece is a “must!” (30’)  Grade V. B348  $48.50   Questions? To order   Recorded on the Capstone Records CD HOWARD J. BUSS:MODERN TIMES available from Brixton.

   MYSTERIOUS EXIT (1993) for flute and 4 percussion by Howard J. Buss. The title refers to the inexplicable disappearance of the 14th Century Sinagua Indians who inhabited an area in what is now the State of Arizona. This composition was inspired by the composer’s visit to the Sinagua pueblo ruins and is a musical representation of how the Sinaguan culture graced the austere and forbidding landscape of the region. The central section of the piece exhibits some of the intriguing rhythmic asymmetry found in Hopi dance songs.
Sound Sample#1.mp3 (1MB) Sound Sample#2.mp3 (1MB) Percussion distribution: Percussion 1: Orchestra bells, temple blocks, 2 suspended cymbals, rattle, and wind chimes; Percussion 2: Marimba, and suspended cymbal; Percussion 3: Xylophone, and suspended cymbal; Percussion 4: Vibraphone, tom tom, sleigh bells, rattle, 2 suspended cymbals, and a bell tree. (11’30”) Grade IV. B326  $28.50   Questions? To order  Recorded on the CD “Premiers Vol. I” available from Brixton.

   NIGHT WINDS (1994) for 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. (12’30”) Grade V. B904  $28.50  To order
Night Winds Sound Samples: Excerpt 1 (the beginning).mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.1MB);
Excerpt 3 (the ending).mp3 (962KB)

   PLANE DANCING (1984) for flute, trumpet, bass clarinet, bass trombone, and two percussion by Erik Lund makes an exciting and colorful contrast on any program. This is music with thrust, intensely alive. Percussion distribution - Percussion 1: Three cymbals, tom toms (5), vibraphone, temple blocks, iron frying pan, cow bell, and brake drum; Percussion 2: Maracas. “An excellent addition to the chamber music program.” - Percussive Notes (5’) Grade V. B402 $28.50  To order
Plane Dancing Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1 (the opening).mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt 2 (the ending).mp3 (1.2MB)

    QUINTESSENCE (1982) for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello by Howard J. Buss is cast in in three movements: The first is characterized by an elaborate contrapuntal dialog between the flute and clarinet over an energetic ostinato in the strings. The second is mystical in nature, and in the third (entitled Energetic) a central section featuring the cello is surrounded by sections with exciting, driving ostinati and intricate counterpoint. (13’)   Grade V. B334  $25.00 To order

    SHORT STORY (1980) for flute, clarinet, oboe, cello, and piano by Haskell Small was commissioned by the Georgetown Symphony. The thematic material in this entertaining work is mostly of a lyrical nature juxtaposed with a "chase" motif and several sections of a gently jazzy flavor. It is essentially in sonata form, with an introductory recitative-like section that repeats in the middle and at the end of the composition. A short fugue based upon the main lyrical theme precedes the ending. Recorded on 4Tay Records CD #4020 “The Twisted Pine Branch.” Haskell Small has been hailed by the Washington Post for his "rich imagination and assured mastery." (10’30”) Grade V-VI. B603  $22.00 To order
Short Story Sound Samples: Sample 1.mp3 (1MB) Sample 2.mp3 (797K)

New! TWO MODERN MOTETS (2005) for wind quintet by Peter Rothbart was written while he was intensively studying sixteenth century motets. Intrigued by the contrapuntal nature of the genre with its simultaneous interconnectedness and independence of the lines, the composer wrote the first movement, alla Stile Antico, with this in mind.  The second movement, alla Stravinsky, was influenced by Rothbart’s long-time fascination with Igor Stravinsky’s neo-classical works. In particular, he was inspired by Stravinsky’s extraordinary sense of balanced form, combined with modern rhythms and melodies. The two movements of this exciting quintet complement one another beautifully. Two Modern Motets makes a brilliant concert feature as well as an impressive contest piece.  (4’30”) Grade V. B210 $24.50 To order
Two Modern Motets sound samples: Excerpt, Movement 1.mp3 (1.2MB); Excerpt, Movement 2.mp3 (1.1MB)

    TRACES (1987) for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, violin and cello by Erik Lund addresses the individual and collective aspects of a group contending with a common tragedy - realized through various groupings within a quintet and changing compositional procedures. Winner of the ‘88 National Composers Competition, recorded on Opus One Records: CD164. (12’40”) Grade VI. B403  $28.50   To order
Traces Sound Samples:
Sample 1.mp3 (1MB) Sample 2.mp3 (1MB) Sample 3.mp3 (989K)

   WHERE NOW RUSTS THE IRON? (1994) by Howard J. Buss is a dramatic tribute to the composer’s grandfather who, like many ironworkers in his day, worked under brutal conditions with the dream of making life better for future generations. “A moving work touching our communal soul.” (8’) Grade IV-V. 
Version for high voice (soprano or tenor) & piano B346  $12.50  Questions? To order
Version for high voice (soprano or tenor), flute, cello, and six percussion B346E  $42.50  Questions? To order
Percussion distribution: Percussion 1: Timpani (4), orchestra bells, tubular bells (shared with perc. 2), and finger cymbals; Percussion 2: two anvils (metal pipes may be substituted), and tubular bells (shared with perc. 1: Percussion 3: Xylophone, and suspended cymbal; Percussion 4: Vibraphone and suspended cymbal; Percussion 5: marimba; Percussion 6: two suspended cymbals, tam-tam, wind chimes, and bell tree.
Percussion Set-up Chart .pdf file (will open with Acrobat Reader)
Text:
“Where Now Rusts the Iron?”
Homes now stand where once the foundry coughed.
Countless tons of iron -
wheels and pans,
boilers and pipes,
latches and plates.
Countless train loads of hardware
shrieked from the pounding, grimy world within.

Iron converted from life itself,
energy given form.
Precious moments, days, and years
poured into molds and sealed
amid the ashes and dust,
always ashes and dust,
suspended in life-stealing air.

The graves of the workers overlook this place,
their fam’lies spread afar.
Season come and go, yet frozen in mem’ry
are the days of youth spent in toil, hope, and purpose.
Where now rusts the iron once cast by pounding hearts,
releasing the dreams, the souls,
invested in tough, cold metal?

The foundry still stands among the houses,
coughing on smoke-laden air.
Invisible as the iron once made,
its souls as mist remains. - Howard J. Buss
Copyright © 1994 by Brixton Publications

Flute recordings:

  Imported from Bottega Discantica (Italy) BDI 188
Flauto e arpa  (Flute and harp)
Elena Cecconi, flauto (flute) - Paola Devoti, arpa (harp)
Music by Saint-Saens, Buss, Procaccini, Cataldo, Ravel, Del Re, Debussy, Piazzolla - Total playing time: 73' 30''

1 Camille Saint-Saëns - Fantaisie op. 124   15' 55''
2 Howard Buss - Alpine Spring   12' 50'' (Published by Brixton Publications, see listing above.)
3 Teresa Procaccini - Lied op. 76   5 '42''
4 Glauco Cataldo - Dallo scoglio al mare (From the sea cliff)  9 '34''
5 Maurice Ravel - Piece en forme de Habanera   3 '12''        
6 Attilio Del Re - Yom ha shoah-Rapsodia su temi Yiddish (Rhapsody on issuesYiddish)  10 '23''
7 Claude Debussy - Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune  10 '56''
8 Astor Piazzolla - Oblivion   4 '36''
This CD is imported from Italy by Brixton CD-113 $22.95  To order

   Imported from Bottega Discantica (Italy) BDI 187
Flauto solo (Flute solo)
Elena Cecconi, flute

Music by Mercadante, Kuhlau, Debussy, Karg-Elert, Ibert, Ferroud, Piazzolla, Buss - Total playing time: 58 '16''

1  Saverio Mercadante - Cara per te quest’ anima (from Rossini's Armida) 5 '22''
2  Saverio Mercadante - La' ci darem la mano (from Don Giovanni by Mozart) 6 '41''
3  Friedrich Kuhlau - Fantasia in D major op. 38/I - Adagio 3' 37''
4  Friedrich Kuhlau - Fantasia in D major op. 38/I - Allegro agitato             4' 05''
5  Friederich Kuhlau - Fantasia in D major op. 38/I - Arietta con variazioni (su Batti batti bel  Masetto) 38 /I   4' 04''
6  Claude Debussy - Syrynx    3 '20''
7  Sigfrid Karg-Elert – Sonata appassionata in Fa# minor, op. 140   4’48”
8  Jacques Ibert - Piece  5 '26''
9  Pierre Octave Ferraud - Trois pieces - Bergere captive       2' 37''
10 Pierre Octave Ferraud - Trois pieces – Jade  2' 03''
11 Pierre Octave Ferraud - Trois pieces - Toan-yan (la fete du double -cinq) 5' 03''
12 Astor Piazzolla - Tango Studio No. 3         3' 36''
13 Howard Buss - Hurricane! - The Approach    2' 12'' (Published by Brixton Publications)
14 Howard Buss - Hurricane! - The First Wave   1 '41'' (Published by Brixton Publications)
15 Howard Buss - Hurricane! - The Eye        2 '17'' (Published by Brixton Publications)
16 Howard Buss - Hurricane! - The Second Wave   1' 51'' (Published by Brixton Publications)
This CD is imported from Italy by Brixton CD-112 $22.95  To order

FANTAISIE, music for flute and piano. The performers are Agata Igras-Sawicka on flute and Mariusz Rutkowski on piano. This exquisite CD from DUX Records of Warsaw, Poland) includes the following works:
1. Fantaisie by Philippe Gaubert (6:41)
2. Fantaisie, op. 79 by Gabriel Faure' (5:22)
3. Fantaisie by Georges Hüe (7:25)
4. Fantaisie pastorale hongroise, op.26 by Albert Franz Doppler (10:48)
5. Fantaisie Brilliante sur Carmen by Francois Borne (10:42)
6. Fantasie-Caprice by Andre' Jolivet (2:36)
7. Fantasie by Howard J.Buss (published by Brixton Publications) (10:16)
8. Fantaisie by Raymond Guiot (6:33)
This CD, Fantaisie DUX 0658, is an import from Poland available from Brixton Publications CD-111 $21.95  To order

LOVE LETTERS - This wonderful CD features three exquisite compositions by Roger C. Vogel: Love Letters for high voice, violin and piano; The Distances They Keep for 2 high voices, flute, and piano; and In Darkness for high voice, alto sax, and piano. All works are published by Brixton Publications.
Love Letters
1. Your Letter Moved Me 2:29
2. I Lie Awake 3:52
3. Dear Miss West Forty-seventh Street 1:49
4. My Dearest Nell (voice and piano) 7:45
5. The French Ladies 3:39
6. My Darling Dear, Delightful Ringo 2:57
7. Have You Heard That I Love You (voice and violin) 3:07
8. Alas! I have Suffered Your Scorn! 11:36
9. Everything Measurable Passes 1:45
10. Interlude (violin and piano) 2:59
11. Adieu, I Seal My Letter 4:36
Ellen Ritchey, soprano; Gregory Broughton, tenor; Levon Ambartsumian, violin; and Anatoly Sheludyakov, piano.
The Distances They Keep 13:13
Ellen Ritchey, Stephanie Pierce, sopranos, Lisa Bartholow, flute; and Andre Lash, piano.
In Darkness 17:30
Ellen Ritchey, soprano; Kenneth Fischer, alto sax; Anatoly Sheludyakov, piano.
Total playing time 77:20. Brixton CD-109  $16.95  To order

New! Capstone Records CD HOWARD J. BUSS: MODERN TIMES
Music for flute, percussion, and narrator

“Outstanding, brilliant...These works demonstrate that Buss is one of our more outstanding composers for percussion. The performances are of the highest quality.” - George Frock, Percussive Notes Magazine, October 2004
In its April 2005 issue, The Gramophone, a leading audiophile magazine based in England, selected the CD Howard J. Buss: Modern Times to be included among “The best new recordings from North America.”
“Composer Howard J. Buss has won a number of awards, and this varied survey offers a worthy overview of his music.” - The Gramophone, April 2005
And specifically about Scenes from the Holy Land:
“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
Overture for Percussion for 4 percussion (6:00) Howard J. Buss
Scenes from the Holy Land for flute and percussion (15:30) Howard J. Buss
I. Masada (3:50)
II. Storm on Mount Sinai (3:06)
III. The Flock By the Sea of Galilee (2:24)
IV. Jordan Valley Enchantment (2:29)
V. The Road to Jerusalem (4:26)
Currents for four percussion (14:34) Howard J. Buss
Modern Times for narrator, flute and four percussion (29:30) Howard J. Buss
I. Info Glut (3:34) Sound Sample (996K)
II. Night Tide (2:49) Sound Sample (804K)
III. The Hunt (4:14) Sound Sample (872K)
IV. Five Question Interlude (3:01) Sound Sample (1MB)
V. The Asphalt Blanket (3:11) Sound Sample (1.1MB)
VI. To a Neglected Child (5:25) Sound Sample (1.1MB)
VII. Giggles!?! (1:57) Sound Sample (976K)
VIII. Modern Times (5:26) Sound Sample#1 (1000K) Sound Sample#2 (812K)

Total Playing Time: (66:45) Brixton CD-107  $16.95  To order
All works published by Brixton Publications (ASCAP) - www.brixtonpublications.com/
Performers: Overture for Percussion: T. Hampton Dohrman, Emory Blake, Grant M. Beiner, Lee W. Hinkle and Robert McCormick, conductor. Scenes from the Holy Land: The McCormick Duo - Kim S. McCormick, flute; Robert McCormick, percussion. Performers for Currents: T. Hampton Dohrman, Emory Blake, Grant M. Beiner, Robert McCormick. Modern Times: Jerald Reynolds, narrator; Kim McCormick, flute; percussion: Greg Graves, Cara Ready, Brad Sharo, Ryan Thomas. Overture, Scenes and Currents recorded at the Springs Theatre, Tampa FL. Modern Times recorded at the Music Recital Hall at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Engineer John Stephan of the Springs Theatre (www.springstheatre.com). Cover art by Judy E. Buss

TAKE WING: Lois Bliss Herbine, piccolo; Charles Abramovic, piano; Allison Herz, clarinet; Sophie Bruno, harp; Allen Krantz, guitar. - Crystal Records CD713 - Sonatine de Giverney for piccolo and piano by Daniel Dorff, Song of Spring with Little Variation and Fantasies for piccolo and guitar by Allen Krantz, Fantasy for piccolo and piano by Willard S. Elliot, Preludes for Solo Piccolo by David Loeb, The High and Mighty for piccolo and piano by Michael Daugherty, Parable for solo piccolo by Vincent Persichetti, Saltarello (The Falcon) for piccolo and harp by Steven Mager, and Night Flight for piccolo, clarinet, and piano by Howard J. Buss, published by Brixton Publications. This CD is available from Brixton Publications CD-108  $16.95  To order
Night Flight Sound Samples:
Sound Sample#1.mp3 (1MB) Sound Sample#2.mp3 (1MB) Sound Sample#3 (1MB)

 Capstone Records CD - TWILIGHT REMEMBERED: The McCormick Duo Kim McCormick, flute and Robert McCormick, percussion. Work's included are Archipelago by Paul Bissell, Esprit Rude II/Esprit Doux II by Elliot Carter, Pipeaubec by Andre Jolivet, Movement of Varied Movements by Ralph Shapey, Still Life With Fruit by David Heuser, Asymptotes by Henri Lazarof, Silver Set by Hilton Jones, Four Phases for Three by Wesley Fuller, Pipe Dream for solo flute by Howard Buss, Night Soliloquy by Kent Kennan, Twilight Remembered by Daniel Adams.“The McCormick Duo seems to have carved out a unique corner for intelligent modern music, and it’s good to spend an hour there, in such varied, sophisticated company.” - Paul Ingram, Fanfare Magazine (May/June 2004) Brixton CD-106  $16.95  To order
Pipe Dream Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3 (877K), Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.1MB), Excerpt 3.mp3 (1.1MB)

   PREMIERS PLUS ONE The McCormick Flute and Percussion Duo. This critically acclaimed CD includes Arthur Woodbury’s Variations on a Cadenza, Howard Buss’ Wave Train, Hilton Jones’ Silent Opera #6, Ingolf Dahl’s Duettino Concertante, Robert Helps’ Second Thoughts, and Robert Constable’s This Is No Sonata. - CD-101   $16.95  To order
Wave Train Sound Samples:
Sound Sample#1.mp3 (1.1MB) Sound Sample#2.mp3 (1.1MB)

    PREMIERS, VOL. 1 features Kim McCormick on flute and the extraordinary University of South Florida Percussion Ensemble. Included are Paul Reller’s Black Magic Flute, Robert Constable’s Crackhead, Hilton Jones’ Time Craft, James Lewis’ Dr. Time, Salty Fish Flesh by Brian Benscoter, and Howard Buss’ Mysterious Exit - CD-102    $18.95  To order
Mysterious Exit Sound Samples:
Sound Sample#1.mp3 (1MB) Sound Sample#2.mp3 (1MB)

   NIGHT THOUGHTS AND FANCIES: "New Music for Flute and Piano"Capstone Records CD - features flutist Grzegorz Olkiewicz and pianist Gerald Ranck. Included are Fantasia and Rhapsody by Dinos Constantinides, Robert Frank's The Emergence of Night, Nocturne by Alan Schmitz, Images of Ancient Egypt by Walter Pappas, Free Fancy by Allen Molineux, Windhover by Hilary Tann, and The Signs of the Zodiac by Donna Kelly Eastman. CD-103  $16.95  To order

   EYE WITNESS Innova Records CD -featuring Flute Force, Garrison Keillor, and the Meridian String Quartet performing Land of the Farther Suns for narrator, flute quartet and piano by David Alpher, Elizabeth Brown's Travelogue for flute quartet, Robert Dick's Eyewitness for flute quartet, Gary Schocker's Nymphs for flute quartet, and Eric Stokes' Tantamounts for flute quartet and string quartet. CD-104   $16.95  To order

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