Composer Howard J.Buss will be a member of the Composers' Roundtable special event at the 2010 International Double Reed Society Conference hosted by the University of Oklahoma in Norman. The event is on Saturday, June 26th from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Choral Room.

CHUTZPAH! for piccolo and piano by Howard J. Buss and SPLASH! for flute trio by David Sterrett both were chosen as Finalists in the 2010 Newly-Published Music Competition of the National Flute Association.

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:

SHOWDOWN for 10-part trombone choir by Howard Buss was composed during the latter months of 2009 for Nathaniel Brickens, The University of Texas-Austin Trombone Choir, and the 2010 International Trombone Festival. This entertaining work is a musical depiction of two opposing groups of cowboys. Each group is comprised of a soloist and 4 “companions.” Following the initial fanfare, the groups individually showcase their musical prowess. Eventually they clash in a riveting sonic “gunfight.” Showdown mixes Buss’ unique style of soaring lyricism, energetic rhythms, and colorful harmonies with forceful and idiomatic writing for the trombones. The result is sure to please both the audience and performers!  (10’30”)  Grade V-VI.   B424    $48.50  To order

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

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

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

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

CANTICLES for clarinet, cello and piano by Roger Vogel is a beautiful, lyrical work in two movements: Lied Rhapsody and Serenade-Caprice.  While often associated with liturgical music. The term “canticle” is simply a synonym for a song. In Canticles the main musical ideas are song-like melodies that are shared by all three instruments.    (18’)   Grade V.  B929  $22.00  To order
Canticles sound samples: Excerpt,Mvt.1A.mp3 (1.1MB); Excerpt,Mvt.1B.mp3 (1.4MB); Excerpt,Mvt.2A.mp3 (1.4MB); Excerpt,Mvt.2BEnd.mp3 (1MB)

COSMIC PORTRAITS for woodwind quartet (flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon) 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”)   Grade VI.   B424W    $34.50   To order  
 (Please note, we also publish a version of this composition for flute, clarinet, alto sax, and tenor sax.)

FOUR MINIATURES for trombone and bass trombone (or tuba) 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”)  Grade V.   B425A   $15.00  To order        (Please note, we also publish a version of this composition for 2 bassoons.)

BROM BONES for 10-part brass choir by Howard J. Buss musically depicts the character and exploits of Washington Irving’s dashing prankster in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The musical ensemble consists of 4 Bb trumpets (an optional Eb part is included for  trumpet 1), one French horn, 3 tenor trombones, one bass trombone, and tuba. This entertaining composition is cast in five movements, the first two are interconnected:
                                    I. Overture   (2:00)
                                    II. The Smoke Out    (2.40)
                                    III. The Schoolhouse Caper  (2:00)
                                    IV. Ichabod’s Romance    (3:40)
                                    V. Night Encounter   (3:10)         
         Following the energetic and heroic Overture, in The Smoke Out tone clusters represent the buildup of smoke in Ichabod’s singing school. Chorale-like passages suggest the music of the singers in training. The movement ends in transition, as Brom Bones and his small band of pranksters gallop off to their next adventure. The third movement, The Schoolhouse Caper, combines very aggressive and topsy-turvy passages with humorous, plodding interjections. Ichabod’s Romance begins as a beautiful unaccompanied ballad which is abruptly disturbed by a cacophony of muted brass, suggesting the whining of Brom’s mocking dog. Beautiful hymn-like sections serve as the backdrop to heartfelt solo passages, which are again disturbed by Brom’s annoying dog. The movement ends as it began, with the beautiful  solo. The intense final movement, Night Encounter, depicts Ichabod’s frightening and fateful run-in with the Headless Horseman, suspected by some to be Brom Bones  in disguise. (14’30”)    Grade V-VI.   B405BC  $58.50  To order

FOUR MINIATURES (2010) for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss is a vibrant and colorful sonatina dedicated to Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott. 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. Four Miniatures was premiered on March 9, 2010 by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott at Southwest Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.    (9’20”)  Grade V.   B425  $15.00  To order

FUGA VII in Eb Major from Book II of The Well-Tempered Clavier by J. S. Bach (BWV 876), transcribed for double reed quartet (2 oboes, English horn, and bassoon) or ensemble by Howard J. Buss was first published in 1744. Rather than intending to elicit a strong emotional response from listeners, this elegant music is designed to showcase the compositional craftsmanship and stimulate the intellect. This work makes a wonderful addition to a concert and is especially appropriate for performances in a church setting. An optional bassoon part is included to cover part 3 in case an English horn player is not available. (2'30") Grade III. B1001A $8.95  To order

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)

VENETIAN MEMOIRS for solo flute by 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
Soliloquy sound sample: Excerpt.mp3 (1.3 MB)

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
Cascades sound sample: Excerpt.mp3 (1 MB)

Concerts/Exhibits

Upcoming Exhibits:

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. Composer Howard J.Buss will be a member of the Composers' Roundtable special event on Saturday, June 26th from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Choral Room.

Trombonists, be sure to visit our exhibit at the International Trombone Festival at the University of Texas in Austin July 7-10, 2010. (The event begins on July 4, the exhibits open on the 7th.)

Upcoming Concerts of Note:

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss will be 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 will be at 10:30AM in Meacham Hall.

Showdown for 10-part trombone choir by Howard J. Buss will receive its world premier on July 5, 2010 at the International Trombone Festival hosted by the University of Texas, Austin. It will be performed by the University of Texas-Austin Trombone Choir under the direction of Dr. Nathaniel O. Brickens. The concert is at 7:30 PM in Bates Recital Hall on the campus of the University of Texas, Austin.

Venetian Memoirs for solo flute by Howard J. Buss will be 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 at 8:30 PM. Tickets are available at www.tempietto.it/boxoffice/ticket_civette.php

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

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

Recent Concerts of Note:

Four Miniatures for two bassoons by Howard J. Buss will be performed on June 12, 2010 by Arnold Irchai and Tama Kott at The Lyceum; 201 South Washington Street; Alexandia, Virginia as part of the Washington Metroplotitan Philharmonic Concert Series. The concert is at 7:30 PM. For additional information contact Ulysses James at <wmpa@earthlink.net>

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 Conceert 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 Artts 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.

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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