General Announcements!

THREE DANCES for clarinet and trombone by Thomas W. Zugger has just been released on the CD Dances and Dreams (Mark Records 8290-MCD). The performers are Thomas Zugger on trombone and Gail Zugger on clarinet. Contact the composer at <tzugger@capital.edu> for more information.

The feature article, Roger Vogel's Love Letter's, written by Sharon Mabry (Journal of Singing, March/April 2009, Volume 65, No. 4, pages 485-487), is an in-depth look at Vogel's song cycle, Love Letters and its recent recording. This article is a testiment to why many think this extraordinary composer's work is a major contribution to the song cycle repertoire for soprano and/or tenor.

Howard J. Buss has received a 2009 AscaPlus Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers in recognition of significant performances of his music in noncommercial venues such as miltary bases, churches, schools, universities, and public radio and television.

New releases:

VENETIAN MEMOIRS 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

SOLILOQUY for solo alto (or sopranino or soprano saxophone) by Roger  C. Vogel is an introspective work in which two main contrasting and dramatic musical ideas are developed in a manner similar to an on-stage soliloquy of an actor. A beautiful opening slow section alternates with two faster sections before the work ends with the original reflective mood. (7')  Grade V-VI.   B927  $6.95  To order

CASCADES for brass quintet (2-1-1-1) by Roger  C. Vogel. Musical “cascades” rush forth from one another throughout in this exciting new work. Cascades is divided into three main sections. A fast energetic opening eventually gives way to a slower section before the opening mood returns in increasing intensity to the rousing conclusion.  This accessible composition makes an outstanding contest piece, feature number, or because of its character, a dashing encore. (4’) Grade IV-V. B928  $15.00  To order

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)

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

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

THREE JAZZICALS (2009) by Howard J. Buss is dedicated 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.  (12’)  Grade VI.
   - Version for Bb trumpet and tuba   B418    $20.00   To order
   - Version for Bb clarinet and tuba    B418C    $20.00   To order
   - Version for Bb soprano saxophone and tuba   B418S  $20.00   To order

Bassoon and string quartet:
THE HEAVENS AWAKEN (2008) for solo bassoon and string quartet by Howard J. Buss is dedicated to bassoonist Arnold Irchai. The structure of this exciting work is highly symbolic in that it was inspired by the details of the visions of the priest Ezekiel while living with the Jewish exiles in Babylon. Ezekiel saw a powerful, glowing, and complex entity appear in the sky out of a “great cloud.” He believed it to be an appearance of God: “Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.” (Ezekiel 1:5 KJV) The formal scheme of The Heavens Awaken is programmatic in the sense that the sequence of events described in the vision is musically represented in a general way. The serene opening gradually becomes mysterious and gives way to a series of passages that serve as an ominous portent to the arrival of the airborne object. The 4 string instruments, each with 4 strings, 4 tuning pegs, and human-like body shape symbolize the 4 “creatures” of the vision. The bassoon represents the “voice” of what Ezekiel believes is God. It should be noted that many people also have interpreted his vision as a sighting of a UFO, described with the insights and vocabulary of the day. “This significant new addition to the bassoon and string quartet literature is a “must for the advanced bassoonist!”  (12’30”)  Grade V-VI.  B415  $28.50  To order
The Heavens Awaken sound samples: Excerpt 1.mp3 (1.4MB); Excerpt 2.mp3 (1.4MB); Exerpt 3.mp3 (1.1MB)

Flute and piano:
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

New 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)
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 $19.95  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 $19.95  To order

New! 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 CD-111 $21.95  To order

Concerts/Exhibits

Upcoming Exhibit:

Oboists, English hornists, and bassoonists, come visit our exhibit at the International Double Reed Society's Convention at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, June 23-26, 2010.

Trombonists, be sure to visit our exhibit at the International Trombone Festival at the University of Texas in Austin July 7-10, 2010.

Upcoming Concerts of Note:

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss will receive its world premier performance on March 9, 2010 by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott at 7:30 PM in the Schuck Recital Hall at Southwest Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO. Admission is free. Four Miniatures will be published by Brixton Publications in March 2010.

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss will be performed on March 11, 2010 by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott at 7:30 PM in the Performing Arts Hall at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. Admission is free. Four Miniatureswill be published by Brixton Publications in March 2010.

Tennessee Suite for flute, viola, and piano by Howard J. Buss will be performed by The Camarada Trio of the San Diego Performing Artts League on three concerts, each of which is entitled "Fairy Tales: Music of the Imagination." The performers are Beth Ross-Buckley, flute; Travis Maril, viola; and Dana Burnett, piano. The concerts are:
Friday, March 12, 2010 at St. Paul's Cathedral in San Diego, California
Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Private Residence in San Diego, California, and
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Neurosciences Institute in San Diego, California.
Tickets and concert information can be found at http://tickets.sandiegoperforms.com/default.asp?SearchMonth=3%2F28%2F2010&monthsubmit=x&MV=3%2F28%2F2010
Phone: (619) 497-5000

Spanish Memoirs for trumpet and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss will be performed on April 6, 2010 by the Texas Tech University Percussion Ensemble with Trumpet Artist, Professor Will Strieder, conducted by Lisa Rogers in the Recital Hall on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock at 8:00 PM. The ensemble performers are Kyle Billett, Corey Dolter, James McDonald, and Jon Tomasello. Free Admission. For more information contact Lisa Rogers at 806-742-2270 ext. 250 or lisa.rogers@ttu.edu

Trombone Concerto, version for trombone and piano by Howard J. Buss will be performed by trombonist Zach Stowe and pianist Rachel Carlson on April 13, 2010 at 4:40 PM in Foundation Hall at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.

Venetian Memoirs for solo flute by Howard J. Buss will receive its Italian/European premier performance on April 23, 2010 by Elena Cecconi in the Conceert Hall of the Music Academy-Conservatorio in Vicenza, Italy. The concert is at 6 PM.

Spanish Memoirs for trumpet and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss will be performed at the International Society for Music Education Conference in Beijing, China by the Texas Tech University Percussion Ensemble with Trumpet Artist, Professor Will Strieder, conducted by Lisa Rogers. The two performances will be in the Chinese National Convention Centre-Room 309 on August 2, 2010 at 5:30PM, and on August 4, 2010 at 1:00PM. The ensemble performers are Kyle Billett, Corey Dolter, James McDonald, and Jon Tomasello. Please visit www.isme.org for conference fee information.
For more information contact Lisa Rogers at 806-742-2270 ext. 250 or lisa.rogers@ttu.edu

Recent Concerts of Note:

Cosmic Portraits for flute, clarinet, alto sax, and tenor sax by Howard J. Buss received its world premier performance on February 28, 2010 in Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Bldg. on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The performers were Shelley Binder, flute; Garl Sperl, clarinet; Nathan Keedy, alto sax; and Mark Tucker, tenor sax. Cosmic Portraitswill be published by Brixton Publications in March 2010.

Venetian Memoirs for solo flute by Howard J. Buss received its world premier performance on Saturday, January 30, 2010 by flutist Elena Cecconi as part of the Florida Flute Association's Annual Convention held in the Orlando Airport Hilton Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Dream Sequence for solo trombone (or euphonium) and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss was performed by Brian Meixner, euphonium, and the Slippery Rock University Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Glover during the U.S. Army Tuba/Euphonium Conference on January 29, 2010 in Brucker Hall in Fort Myers, Virginia. Members of the percussion ensemble are Stephanie Cicero, Denny Malinski, Tim Nwranski, Corey Robinson, and Derek Stoltenberg.

Night Tide for trombone and marimba by Howard J. Buss was performed by Mike Mueller and Frank Shaffer on January 25, 2010 in the Harris Concert Hall at the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.

Tennessee Suite for flute, viola, and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed by The Camarada Trio on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the San Diego Public Library on a concert entitled "Fairy Tales: Music of the Imagination." The performers are Beth Ross-Buckley, flute; Travis Maril, viola; and Dana Burnett, piano. The concert was in the Central Library in downtown San Diego.

The World Within for clarinet and cello by Howard J. Buss was performed on November 15, 2009 by CUBE, a Chicago-based new music ensemble, as party of the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music at the First Baptist Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

American Phoenix for solo bass trombone and percussion quartet by Howard J. Buss was performed by Barry McCommon, bass trombone, and the West Chester University Percussion Ensemble on Tuesday, Novemeber 17, 2009 in the Madeline Wing Adler Theater, Swope Music Building, on the campus of West Chester University in West Chester, PA

Energico! for flute choir by Howard J. Buss was performed by the Long Island Flute Club's Professional Choir on Sunday, November 8 at 2:30 PM in The Westbury Public Library; 445 Jefferson St.; Westbury, New York.

Hurricane! for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was performed November 2, 2009 in Gabbiana - Castellucchio - Mantova -Italy; AVIS and Cassa Padana; Castellucchio Chiesa S.Maria Santissima by Elena Cecconi.

The World Within for clarinet and cello by Howard J. Buss was performed on October 25, 2009 by CUBE, a Chicago-based new music ensemble, in the Augustana Chapel at the Lutheran School of Theology; 1100 East 55th Street, Chicago.

Alpine Spring for flute and harp by Howard J. Buss was performed by Elena Ceconni, flute; and Paola Davoti on harp on October 14, 2009 at the Music at Midday Series in Rogers Chapel, Necomb College Campus of Tulane University in New Orleans, LA.

A Day in the City for solo trombone by Howard J. Buss was performed by Elizabeth Cadigan on Friday, October 9, 2009 in the Nightingale Concert Hall on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno.

Coexistence for clarinet and four percussion by Howard J. Buss was performed by members of the Jugend Percussion Ensemble, Baden-Württemburg, Germany, under the direction of Walter Stegmaier. on Saturday October 3, 2009 (Doppelkonzert mit dem Kreisjugendblasorchester) at Böblingen in Altdorf, Germany.

Trombone Concerto for solo trombone and wind ensemble by Howard J. Buss was performed on Tuesday September 29, 2009 by trombonist Carl Lenthe and the Indiana University Wind Ensemble directed by Stephen W. Pratt. The concert was performed in the Musical Arts Center on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington.

Seaside Reflections for flute and harp by Howard J. Buss was performed on September 29, 2009 by Brian Luce, flute, and Carrol McLaughlin, harp, in Crowder Hall at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

American Phoenix for bass trombone and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss was performed on July 30, 2009 at the Rotterdam Conservatory in the Netherlands by soloist Jeremiah Stones, and percussionists Gerda Tuinstra, Sjoerd Nijenhuis, Ruud Roelofsen, and Jeroen Geevers.

Chutzpah! for piccolo and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed by John Bailey, piccolo, and pianist Dan Velicer at the National Flute Convention in New York City (Times Square Marriott Marquis Hotel) on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Also at the event on August 13th, flutist Brian Luce and harpist Carrol McLaughlin performed Howard Buss' Seaside Reflections for flute and harp, and the Long Island Flute Club's Professional Choir premiered Howard Buss'  Energico! for flute choir on August 13 at 7 p.m.

Spanish Memoirs for trumpet and percussion ensemble by Howard J.Buss was performed on July 7, 2009 by Ryan Nielsen, trumpet, and the RixStix Percussion Group in the Barrus Concert Hall on the BYU-Idaho campus.

Alpine Spring for flute and harp by Howard J. Buss was performed by Elena Ceconni, flute; and Paola Davoti on harp on June 27, 2009 in the San Colombana Abate Church, Riva di Suzzara in Mantova, Italy.

Coexistence for clarinet and four percussion by Howard J. Buss was performed on 3 concerts by members of the Jugend Percussion Ensemble, Baden-Württemburg, Germany, under the direction of Walter Stegmaier. The concert dates and venues were:
Concert #1: Saturday June 6, 2009 at the Tübinger Musikschule in Germany
Concert #2: Sunday July 5, 2009 at Bläsertage in Mannheim, Germany
Concert #3: Friday July 10, 2009 at Landesgartenschau in Rechberghausen, Germany

Alpine Spring for flute and harp by Howard J. Buss was performed at Cernusco sul Naviglio in Milan, Italy as part of The Falaut Festival, May 9, 2009. It was performed by Elena Ceconni, flute; and Paola Davoti on harp.

Hurricane! for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was performed at the Chiesa di Massibona in Citta di Goito in Italy on April 26, 2009 by Elena Cecconi.

Night Tide for trombone and marimba by Howard J. Buss was performed on April 26, 2009 in Kundenhalle der Sparda-Bank am Hauptbahnhof in Stuttgart, Germany. The performers were Johanna Pschorr, trombone, and Sebastian Wielandt, marimba.

Night Tide for trombone and marimba by Howard J. Buss was performed on April 13, 2009 in the Recital Hall at the University of Victoria in Canada. The performers were Aubrey Kelly, trombone, and Kevin Grady, marimba.

Illuminations for tuba and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on April 1, 2009 by Caitlin Adams, tuba, and Dr. Kristie Born, piano. The concert was in Elizabeth Hall on the campus of Stetson University in Deland, Florida.

Legacy of Ancient Seas for clarinet and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on March 8, 2009 by Wesley Hawks, on clarinet, and Jaime Caridi on piano, as part of the "Music for Mississippi" Concert, a benefit for the Hurricane Katrina victims of Waveland, Mississippi. The benefit concert was in the Claremont United Methodist Church in Claremont, California.

Dragon Flight for flute and piano by Howard J. Buss was premiered on February 28, 2009 on the Guest Artist Recital during the Atlanta Flute Fair by flutist Marianne Gedigian and pianist Colette Valentine.The event was hosted by Georgia Perimeter College in Clarkson, Georgia.

Fantasia for flute, clarinet, and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on February 9, 2009 by Elaine Harriss, flute; Amy Simmons, clarinet; and Delana Easley, piano in Riceland Hall, Fowler Center on the campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

Sonic Fables: Lessons from Aesop for brass quintet and percussion by Howard J. Buss was performed by the Florida Southern College Faculty Brass quintet and David Coash, percussion, and John Thomasson, narrator on January 29, 2009 in Branscomb Auditorium on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. The concert was part of The Festival of Fine Arts.

Fantasia for flute, clarinet, and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on January 20, 2009 by Elaine Harriss, flute; Amy Simmons, clarinet; and Delana Easley, piano in the Harriet Fulton Theatre in the Fine Arts Building on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Martin.

The Heavens Awaken for bassoon and string quartet by Howard J. Buss received its world premier on January 18, 2009 at the University of Florida Auditorium in Gainesville. The performers were Arnold Irchai, bassoon; Diogo Pimental and Christine Shen, violins; Laura Clark, viola, and Kristin McDougal, cello.

Hurricane! for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was performed by Elena Cecconi on January 13, 2009 at the Franz Liszt Academy in Weimar, Germany.

Sky Blossoms for flute and one percussion by Howard Buss was performed on November 28, 2008 by Sophia Anastasia, flute, and Ralph Sorrentino, percussion. The concert was part of the Bargemusic Concert Series at Fulton Ferry Landing in Brooklyn, New York.

Ballad for bass trombone and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on November 12, 2008 by Jonathan Warburton, bass trombone, and Richard DiFore on piano in the University Auditorium on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Alpine Spring for flute and harp by Howard J. Buss was performed on November 9, 2008 by Elena Cecconi and Paola Devoti at Chiesa di San Leonardo Church, Casalmaggiore in Cremona, Italy.  

Passage to Eden for clarinet, French horn, and piano by Howard Buss was performed on November 23, 2008 by the Yellowstone Chamber Players in Cisel Hall at Montana State University in Billings. The performers were Erik Vigesaa, horn, Kristina Vigesaa, clarinet, and Delores Vigesaa, piano.

Night Flight for piccolo, clarinet, and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on October 7, 2008 by Leslie Marrs, piccolo; Clarence Padilla, clarinet; and Christy Eckerty, piano in Sheslow Auditorium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

Hurricane! for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was performed by Elena Cecconi on Friday, August 8, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City, Missouri as part of the National Flute Association's Annual Convention.

Seaside Reflections for flute and harp by Howard J. Buss received its world premier on Fathers' Day, June 15, 2008, by Brian Luce, flute, and Carrol McLaughlin, harp, at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Tucson, Arizona.

Las Meninas: Variations for oboe, cello, guitar, and piano by David Alpher was performed on Saturday, May 31, 2008 as part of the Chamber Arts Festival of Marbletown at Quimby Theatre, SUNY Ulster, on Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge, NY.

There Is A Season for clarinet and two percussion (new version) by Howard J. Buss received its world premiere performance on Tuesday April 15, 2008 as part of the Florida Day of Percussion hosted by Timber Creek High School in Orlando. The performers were Keith Koons on clarinet and Jeff Moore and Kirk Gay on percussion.

Hurricane! for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was performed by Elena Cecconi on April 18, 2008 in Cagliari, Italy in the Auditorium Music University "G.P. da Palestrina". The concert is entitled "Flute Passion".

Atmospheres for trumpet and one percussion by Howard J. Buss was performed by Ellen Schaub, trumpet, and percussionist Danielle Briseno on April 26, 2008 in St. Paul's Methodist Church in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Admission is free.

Alpine Spring for flute and harp by Howard J. Buss 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. The concert is part of the             2008 Musical Season of the "Ars Pulcherrima" Musical Association. The concert was entitled "L'enchant de la Musique" a flute and harp recital.

Atmospheres for trumpet and one percussion by Howard J. Buss was performed by Ellen Schaub, trumpet, and percussionist Danielle Briseno on April 12, 2008 in the New Mexico State University Recital Hall, in Las Cruces.

Festive Overture for trumpet ensemble by Howard J. Buss was performed on March 20, 2008 by the Bowling Green State University Trumpet Ensemble under the direction of Charles Saenz in The Bryan Recital Hall in the Moore Musical Arts Center on the campus of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.

There Is A Season for clarinet and one percussion by Howard J. Buss received its world premiere performance on Wednesday March 19, 2008, 8 PM, in the Music Rehearsal Hall at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The performers were Keith Koons on clarinet and Jeff Moore on percussion.

Night Tide for trombone and marimba by Howard J. Buss was performed by Thomas Aaro and Raymond Laffoon on March 2, 2008 in Watson Hall at the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. On the same concert Mr. Aaro performed Thomas Zugger's Goodbye for solo trombone.

Night Tide for trombone and marimba and Boom Time for trombone and percussion, both by Howard J. Buss were performed by Pasi Mäkinen, trombone, and Ville Syrjäläinen, marimba, and Jussi Makkanen, percussion on February 28, 2008 at Metropolia University in Ruoholahti (Helsinki), Finland.

Chutzpah! for piccolo and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7:30 PM, in the Kimball Recital Hall at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The performers were John Bailey, piccolo, and Robert Fountain, piano.

Chutzpah! for piccolo and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on Sunday, February 17, 2008 in the Operman Recital Hall at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The performers were John Bailey, piccolo, and Carolyn Bridger, piano.

Skylines for trumpet and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed by Eric Berlin, trumpet, and Elvia Puccinelli, piano in the following 3 concerts:
- University of North Texas in Denton on January 17, 2008 at 8PM in the Concert Hall.
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst, on Friday, February 1, 2008 at 8PM in the Bezanson Recital Hall.
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Monroe Park Campus, on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 8PM in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall in the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts.

Chutzpah! for piccolo and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed by John Bailey, piccolo, and Linda Mark, piano during the Florida Flute Association Convention on Saturday February 2, 2008 at 8PM at the Altamonte Springs Hilton.

Chutzpah! for piccolo and piano by Howard J. Buss received its world premier on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in the Strauss Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall, at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The performers were John Bailey, piccolo, and Robert Fountain, piano.

Night Tide for trombone and marimba by Howard J. Buss was performed on January 24, 2008 by trombonist Loralee Slough and percussionist Jesse Lee in the Fine Arts Concert Hall at the University of Wyomining in Laramie

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