Outstanding concert music for student and professional musicians:
solos, duos, chamber music and more!

Howard J. Buss has received a 2011 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.

You are invited to listen live online to an interview with Howard J. Buss and host Dr. Tom Phillips on the Radio Program "Clarinet Corner" on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 6:35 PM Eastern Time. The half-hour program is being aired on WTSU-FM (Troy State University) and will be available for listening online at http://live.str3am.com:2380/troy1.m3u He will play two of my compositions: a movement from Postcards from Vienna for clarinet and piano, and Coexistence for clarinet and percussion ensemble.

A video of 2 graceful dancers performing Roger Vogel's Sirens for two flutes can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWqbJjRrIYM&feature=related

Videos of a performance of Roger Vogel's Love Letters, version for high voice and piano, can be seen on YouTube beginning with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKYpxNbkfSM Links on that page will enable you to view the other 5 songs in the collection.

Awakening for solo harp Howard J. Buss has just been released on the CD, “Jewish Memories” by the renown Italian harpist Paola Devoti. It is on the Bottega Discantica (Milan, Italy) The catalog number is BDI 248. You can view Paola’s introductory interview for this CD at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAGLWYOwMew  You can read more about Paola Devoti and this CD at http://www.paoladevoti.com/recordings.html and at Bottega Discantica http://www.discantica.it/4_discantica_scheda.php?id=248

Stellar Visions for flute and marimba by Howard J. Buss has been released on the Ravello Records (PARMA) CD McDuo Works for Flute and Percussion. It is performed by the McCormick Duo: Kim McCormick, flute and Robert McCormick, percussion and is available from Brixton Publications CD-115 $12.95  To order

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss has been released on the Soundview Multimedia CD Duettino. It is performed by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott and is available from Arnold Irchai at <irchai@ufl.edu>

Dragon Flight for flute and piano by Howard J. Buss has been released on the CD Flute and Piano byLa Bottega Discantica (Milan, Italy) BDI 237  by Elena Cecconi, flauto and Federico Brunello, piano. This CD is imported by and available from Brixton Publications CD-114 $22.95  To order

New releases:

FOUR MINIATURES (2011) by Howard J. Buss is a vibrant and colorful sonatina This picturesque composition is divided into four movements: Aggressive, Contemplative, Buoyant, and Energetic. The playful, yet sophisticated character of the music makes this an entertaining, audience-friendly work. (9’20”) 
- Version for 2 French horns Grade V.   B425H  $16.00  To order
- Version for clarinet and bass clarinet (playable by 2 soprano clarinets) (9’20”)  Grade V.   B425C  $16.00  To order

THREE EUPHONICS (2011) for solo euphonium by Howard J. Buss was the first place winner of the 2011 Lieksa Brass Week's International Composition Competition. In addition to receiving a 1,000 € prize, the winning work is to be used as required music for the Lieksa International Euphonium Competition, July 21-28, 2011 in Lieksa, Finland. Ranging from lyric tenderness to powerful (and sometimes fiery) technical displays, the three short movements Moods, Lyrique, and Breakout, explore a wide range of sonic atmospheres and moods Three Euphonics is an entertaining, audience-friendly concert work as well as an impressive contest piece. (5'40") Grade V-VI. B427  $8.95  To order

SOLAR LIGHTS (2011) for tenor and bass trombone duo by Roger Vogel is a picturesque work in 6 movements: The Sun, The Full Moon, Shooting Stars, Panets, Aurora Borealis, and UFO's. The movements may be performed individually or in any grouping. (17') Grade V.  B932  $16.00  To order

ZOOM (2011) for bass trombone (or tuba) and harp by Howard J. Buss was commissioned by Brandt Attema and Astrid Haring and written during the winter of 2010-11. The composition was inspired by the spectacular images as seen through a satellite camera as the composer zoomed in on the coastline of The Netherlands. The strong narrative quality of the music couples with Buss’ unique style of soaring lyricism with crisp, energetic rhythms and colorful harmonies, makes this work accessible to a wide array of different types of audiences. (10'30") Grade VI.  B426 $20.00  To order

LEVI'S DREAM (2011) by Howard J. Buss. This colorful work showcases the agility and rich sonority of the instruments. The title refers to an imagined dream of Levi, the namesake of the Israelite Tribe. The Levites were known for their involvement in priestly duties and music. Although the composition is loosely programmatic, much of the music has a distinctly Middle-eastern quality. The soulful nature of the slower sections is enhanced by the expressive, luscious ambience of the ensemble. The composition features two sections with original tunes in the style of Jewish folk songs.  One is slow and contemplative, the other jubilant. Levi’s Dream an audience-friendly work appropriate for the concert hall or in a house of worship. (7'40")
- Version for clarinet quartet (2 Bb sopranos, Eb alto, and Bb bass) or ensemble. Grade V. B428C $18.50  To order
- Version for bassoon quartet or ensemble. Grade V. B428B $18.50  To order
- Version for trombone quartet (3 tenors and bass) or ensemble. Grade V-VI. B428T $18.50  To order

New CD:

Imported from Bottega Discantica (Italy) BDI 237
Flute & Piano in Concert 
Elena Cecconi, flauto (flute) - Federico Brunello, piano     
Music by Saint-Saëns, Caplet, Taffanel, Gaubert, Ibert, Casella, and Buss - Total Playing time: 57' 09"

Camille Saint-Saëns - Odelette op. 162 8'44"
Andre' Caplet - Reverie et Petitie Valse from Feuillets d'Album 9'04"
Claude-Paul Taffanel - Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino 6'53
Philippe Gaubert - Fantaisie 7'21"
Jacques Ibert - Histories
     Le petit ane blanc 2'10"
     Danse la maison triste 2'51"
     La cage de cristal 2'01"
     Le cortege de Balkis 1'19"
Alfredo Casella - Siciliana e Burlesca 9'42"
Howard Buss - Dragon Flight (premier recording) 6'58"

This CD is imported from Italy by Brixton CD-114 $22.95  To order

McDuo Works for Flute and Percussion
Kim McCormick, flute and Robert McCormick, percussion
Music by Lewis, Adams, Reller, Montage, Buss, Chi-Sun Li, and Weisgall.

James Lewis - Tampanera 7:28
Daniel Adams - Between 7:51
Paul Reller - McDuo 11:05
Stephen Montague - 2 Dirges - 3 Dances
     1. First Dance 3:58,
     II. Dirge 1 5:54,
     III. Second Dance 3:42,
     IV Dirge 2  5:16,
     V. Third Dance 3:46
Howard Buss - Stellar Visions 8:04
Chinchun Chi-Sun Lee - THIN-0-0   4:21
Hugo Weisgall- Tangents
     1. Starting Out 3:00
     II. Scooting By 2:56
     III. Moseying Along 3:43
     IV. Taking Off  2:42

Brixton CD-115 $12.95  To order

Concerts/Exhibits

Upcoming Exhibits:

Flutists! Be sure to visit our exhibit at The Florida Flute Convention, January 27-29, 2012 at the Orlando Airport Marriot. For more information visit http://www.floridaflute.org/Flutefair.htm

Upcoming Concerts of Note:.

Crossroads for trombone choir and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss will receive its world premiere onSaturday, January 21, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the Concert Hall at the School of Music at the University of South Florida in Tampa. The work will be performed by The University of South Florida Trombone Choir and USF Percussion Ensemble and be directed by Tom Brantley and Robert McCormick. Crossroads will be published by Brixton Publications during January, 2012. Advance tickets $8/$12 - http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D0048262082A698?artistid=1055527&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52
Day of the Performance tickets (cash at the door) $10/$15.

Awakening for solo harp by Howard J. Buss will be performed by Paola Devoti on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 19:00 in Teatrino “La Scala della Vita” - via Piolti de’ Bianchi 47 in Milan, Italy. This concert is entitled "Jewish Memories" and is part of the debut of Ms. Devoti's new CD of the same title. Information about the CD is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAGLWYOwMew  Tickets are 10 Euros. For more information contact Musica d’Arpa Tel. 333 3700499 info@musicadarpa.it
http://www.musicadarpa.it/home/index.php?view=detail&catid=1%3Amusica-darpa&id=46%3Ajewish-memories&option=com_simplecalendar&Itemid=29

Awakening for solo harp by Howard J. Buss will be performed by Paola Devoti in a program titled "Jewish Memories" on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 18:00 in Sala Concerti del Conservatorio di Musica "Giuseppi Nicolini" in Piacenza, Italy. For additional information contact info@paoladevoti.com

Zoom for bass trombone and harp by Howard J. Buss will be performed on February 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Moody Music Building (Recital Hall) at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa by Lucas Kaspar, bass trombone; and Sarah Crocker, harp. Also on the program will be works by Brahms, Gillingham, Casterede, and Small.

Recent Concerts of Note:

Postcards from Vienna for clarinet and piano by Howard J. Buss , mov. 3 and Coexistence for clarinet and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss was featured on the Radio Program "Clarinet Corner" on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 5:35 PM Central Time. The program is being aired on WTSU-FM (Troy State University).

Night Flight for piccolo, clarinet, and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on Saturday, November 19, 2011 in St. David's Episcopal Church in Dewitt, New York (Syracuse area) by M&M and Friends. The performers will be Martha Grener, piccolo; Gerald Zampino, clarinet; and Maryna Mazhukhova, piano.

Three Euphonics for solo euphonium by Howard J. Buss was performed on October 29, 2011 by Daniel Kerstettler in the Leshowitz Recital Hall in the School of Music at Monclair State University in Monclair, New Jersey. The concert was part of the10th Annual OcTUBAfest hosted by Monclair State University.

American Phoenix for bass trombone (or tuba) and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss was performed on Thursday, October 20, 2011 by Jay Hunsberger, tuba, and the University of South Florida Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Robert McCormick at the School of Music at the University of South Florida in Tampa.

On October 2, 2011 clarinet music by Howard J. Buss was featured and broadcasted on the program "Clarinet Corner" on WTSU-FM (Troy State University.) With commentary by host Timothy Phillips, performed were Buss' Millennium Visions for clarinet and string quartet, Night Flight for piccolo, clarinet and piano, and Postcards from Vienna for clarinet and piano. The archived program can be heard in its entirety at http://soundcloud.com/timclarinet/10-02-11-clarinet-corner-show

American Phoenix for bass trombone (or tuba) and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss was performed on September 11, 2011 by Jeremiah Stones, bass trombone, with members of the the University of North Texas Percussion Ensemble The 9/11 memorial concert concert was in the Recital Hall on the campus of the University of North Texas in Denton.

American Phoenix for bass trombone (or tuba) and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss was performed on September 11, 2011 by William Rose, bass trombone, with the McNeese State University Percussion Ensemble directed by Lonny Benoit. The 9/11 memorial concert concert was in the St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church in Lake Charles, LA.

Stellar Visions for flute and marimba by Howard J. Buss was performed at the university of South Florida in Tampa on Sunday, August 28, 2011 by The McCormick Duo: Kim McCormick, flute and Robert McCormick, percussion. The concert was in the Barness Recital Hall.

Three Euphonics for solo euphonium by Howard J. Buss was named the first place winner of the 2011 Lieksa Brass Week's International Composition Competition. In addition to receiving a 1,000 € prize, the winning work was used as required music for the Lieksa International Euphonium Competition, July 21-28, 2011 in Lieksa, Finland. It was performed more than 40 times during the event.

Stellar Visions for flute and marimba by Howard J. Buss was be performed at the National Flute Association Convention on Sunday, August 14, 2011 by The McCormick Duo: Kim McCormick, flute and Robert McCormick, percussion. The concert was in the Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC.

Zoom for bass trombone and harp by Howard J. Buss received its North American premier performance on June 22, 2011 by bass trombonist Brandt Attema and harpist Astrid Haring in Ingram Hall at 5:00 PM in the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee during the 2011 International Trombone Festival.

De La Madera for oboe and marimba by Howard J. Buss was performed by oboist Margaret Marco and percussionist Ji Hye Jung on May 31, 2011 in the Galvin Playhouse on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe. The concert is part of the Annual Conference of the International Double Reed Society.

Capriccio for clarinet, trombone and percussion by Howard J. Buss was performed on May 22, 2011in Kyoto, Japan by members of the Kyoto Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. Information can be found at www.kyophil.com/concerts/20110522_chamber.html

Inner Quest for flute and harp by Howard J. Buss received its world premiere on May 8, 2011 at the Salle delle Muse in Piacenza, Italy as part of the Tampa Lirica and Tetracordo - Viaggi Festival Concert Series. The performers were Elena Cecconi on flute, and Paola Devoti on harp.

Dragon Flight for flute and piano by Howard J. Buss received its European premiere during a flute and piano receital introducing the new CD by Bottega Discantica Records "Racconti in Musica" on May 11, 2011 at the Sala della Filarmonica "Amici dell'Opera Eustachio Garofalo" Opera and Concert Series, Spring 2011 in Rovereto in Trento, Italy. The performers were Elena Cecconi, flute, and Federico Brunello, piano.

Zoom for bass trombone and harp by Howard J. Buss received its world premier performance on May 3, 2011 by bass trombonist Brandt Attema and harpist Astrid Haring. The concert was in KHL Koffiehaus; Oostelijke Handelskade 44, Amsterdam, Holland as part of the "Splendor of Amsterdam" concert series. Brandt Attema and Astrid Haring will perfom the North American premier of Zoom during the 2011 International Trombone Festival in Nashville, Tennessee at the end of June (details will be available on this site at a later time).

Time Capsule for flute and trumpet by Howard J. Buss was performed on April 10, 2011 by flutist Amanda Kiser, and trumpeter Brooke Speake in the Pealer Recital Hall of Frostburg State University's Performing Arts Center.

Sonata K. 380 by Domenico Scarlatti, arranged for brass quintet by Howard J. Buss was performed on April 4, 2011  by The Sine Nomine Brass Quintet at the Ball State University Concert Hall in Muncie, Indiana. Brenton Wolfe and Brittany Barrus, trumpet, Leah Wooden, horn, Ross Whitacre, trombone, and Lucas Hobson, tuba.

Fanfares for band by Howard J. Buss was performed on March 23, 2011 by the Wayne County High School Band under the direction of Rob Rawlings in Monticello, Kentucky.

Del La Madera for oboe and marimba by Howard J. Buss was performed on March 10, 2011 by Lisa Sharrett, oboe, and Christopher Hodge, marimba in the Recital Hall at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University in Tempe.

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss was performed on February 26, 2011 by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott at the Conference of the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI) hosted by the University of Florida, Gainesville.

A Day in the City "7 Vignettes" for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was performed on Saturday, February 3, 2011 by Sarah Elizabeth Gonzalez in a guest recital in the Braithwaite Recital Hall on the campus of the University of Texas-Tyler. Her performance can be heard at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZYElqFXWNQ

Prelude and Intrada for flute choir (4-part) by Howard J. Buss was performed on Saturday, January 29, 2011 by the Sunshine Flutes during the Florida Flute Association Convention at the Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, Florida.

Ave Verum Corpus by Mozart, arranged for flute ensemble by Howard J. Buss was performed by The Mozart Youth Camerata Flute Quartet on December 5, 2010 in Berkeley City (San Francisco) CA.

Venetian Memoirs for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was performed by Elena Cecconi on October 20, 2010 in Krakov, Poland at the Academy of Music in the Florianka Concert Hall at 8:30 p.m. For more information contact the academy at http://www.amuz.krakow.pl/en/               tel: +48 12 422 04 55

Chutzpah! for piccolo and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed on October 2, 2010 by piccolist Danielle Plocar and accompanist Ina Selvelieva at the University of Wisconsin in Morphy Recital in the Mosse Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St.; Madison WI.

Prelude and Intrada for flute choir (4-part) by Howard J. Buss was performed at the National Flute Convention in Annaheim, California on Friday 13, 2010 during the Flute Choir reading session conducted by Ellen Burr.

Remembrances for flute and narrator by Randall Snyder was performed at the National Flute Convention in Annaheim, California on Friday 13, 2010 in the Grand Ballroom John Bailey, flute and George Pope, narrator.

Spanish Memoirs for trumpet and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss was 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 werein the Chinese National Convention Centre on August 2, 2010 and on August 4, 2010. The ensemble performers were Kyle Billett, Corey Dolter, James McDonald, and Jon Tomasello.

Venetian Memoirs for solo flute by Howard J. Buss was performed by Elena Cecconi on August 2, 2010 in Panicale (Perugia) Italy as part of the "Festival Organistico Morettini."

Venetian Memoirs for solo flute by Howard J. Buss wa performed by Elena Cecconi on July 12, 2010 in Rome, Italy during "The Music Festival of the Nations 2010 I concerti del Tempietto” (FESTIVAL MUSICALE DELLE NAZIONI)in Casina delle Civette di Villa Torlonia; Via Nomentana, 70 – Roma.

Showdown for 10-part trombone choir by Howard J. Buss received its world premier on July 5, 2010 at the International Trombone Festival hosted by the University of Texas, Austin. It was performed by the University of Texas-Austin Trombone Choir under the direction of Dr. Nathaniel O. Brickens in Bates Recital Hall on the campus of the University of Texas, Austin.

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss was performed on June 23, 2010 by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott at the International Double Reed Society Conference hosted by The University of Oklahoma in Norman. The concert wa in Meacham Hal

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss was performed on June 12, 2010 by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott at The Lyceum; 201 South Washington Street; Alexandria, Virginia as part of the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Concert Series.

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

Venetian Memoirs for solo flute by Howard J. Buss received its Italian/European premier performance on April 23, 2010 by Elena Cecconi in the Concert Hall of the Music Academy-Conservatorio in Vicenza, Italy.

Spanish Memoirs for trumpet and percussion ensemble by Howard J. Buss was 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. The ensemble performers are Kyle Billett, Corey Dolter, James McDonald, and Jon Tomasello.

Night Tide for trombone and marimba by Howard J. Buss was performed on March 13, 2010 by Abigail Puzzo, trombone; and Rick Puzzo, marimba at Catalina Foothills High School in Tucson, Arizona.

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss was performed on March 11, 2010 by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott in the Performing Arts Hall at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky.

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss received its world premier performance on March 9, 2010 by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott in the Schuck Recital Hall at Southwest Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Tennessee Suite for flute, viola, and piano by Howard J. Buss was performed by The Camarada Trio of the San Diego Performing Arts League on three concerts, each of which is entitled "Fairy Tales: Music of the Imagination." The performers were 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.

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; Gary Sperl, clarinet; Nathan Keedy, alto sax; and Mark Tucker, tenor sax.

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.

Fables from Aesop for violin and trombone by Howard J. Buss was performed by Benjamin Payen (violin) and Martin Putz (trombone) on January 20, 1020 at the Rammallah Friends Meetinghouse, Quakers in Ramallah (West Bank) in Israel.

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, November 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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