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The Distances They Keep — Roger Vogel
2 high voices (sopranos or tenors), flute, and piano — score and parts — 21st Century
Composed by Roger Vogel (1947-). Edited by Howard J. Buss. A beautiful, lyrical work about man's relationship to nature, and wild birds specifically. It is based upon an enchanting poem of the same name by Howard Nemerov. 21st Century. Score and parts. With Text language: English. Composed 2001. Duration 12'30". Howard J. Buss Publications #B920. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B920).
Price: $22.00
Five Preludes — Roger Vogel
solo piano — score — 21st Century
Composed by Roger Vogel (1947-). Edited by Howard J. Buss. These five preludes each have a different character: dramatic, expressive, dance-like, lyrical, and energetic. 21st Century. Score. Composed 2011. Duration 13'. Howard J. Buss Publications #B938. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B938).
Price: $16.00
The Frog He Fly, Almost... — Roger Vogel
high voice and flute — 2 scores — 21st Century
Composed by Roger Vogel (1947-). Edited by Howard J. Buss. An entertaining and humorous look at the amazing amphibian. 21st Century. 2 scores. With Text language: English. Composed 2000. Duration 5'. Howard J. Buss Publications #B914. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B914).
Price: $10.00
Six Cameos — Roger Vogel
solo bassoon — solo part — 21st Century
Composed by Roger Vogel (1947-). Edited by Howard J. Buss. These musical cameos reflect the characters of 6 people: the movements are entitled Sailor, Dreamer, Dancer, Curmudgeon, Blues Bassoonist, and Runner. 21st Century. Solo part. Composed 2011. Duration 15'. Howard J. Buss Publications #B931. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B931).
Price: $8.00
Three Dances — Thomas Zugger
clarinet and trombone (or euphonium, or bassoon) — score and parts — 20th Century
Composed by Thomas Zugger. Edited by Howard J. Buss. In 3 movements : Jazz Waltz, Slow Dance, and Irish Jig. In this charming and entertaining work the composer envisions two people dancing with one another. 20th Century. Score and parts. Duration 11'30". Howard J. Buss Publications #B740. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B740).
Price: $16.00
Oracle — Roger Vogel
solo alto flute — solo part — 20th Century
Composed by Roger Vogel (1947-). Edited by Howard J. Buss. A showcase for the alto flute. 20th Century. Solo part. Composed 1999. Duration 9'15". Howard J. Buss Publications #B913. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B913).
Price: $8.00
Pas de deux — Roger Vogel
flute and bassoon — 2 scores — 20th Century
Composed by Roger Vogel (1947-). Edited by Howard J. Buss. 20th Century. 2 scores. Composed 2013. Duration 9'. Howard J. Buss Publications #B930A. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B930A).
Price: $16.00
Mythic Quest — Roger Vogel
flute and soprano saxophone — score and parts — 21st Century
Composed by Roger Vogel (1947-). Edited by Howard J. Buss. The instruments pursue one other with animated motives throughout the musical adventure. 21st Century. Score and parts. Composed 2000. Duration 9'. Howard J. Buss Publications #B917. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B917).
Price: $16.00
Pas de deux — Roger Vogel
flute and trombone — 2 scores — 21st Century
Composed by Roger Vogel (1947-). Edited by Howard J. Buss. 21st Century. 2 scores. Composed 2013. Duration 9'. Howard J. Buss Publications #B930. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B930).
Price: $16.00
Fragments of Your Ancient Name — Roger Vogel
high voice and alto flute — 2 scores — 21st Century
Five Meditations on the Divine. Composed by Roger Vogel (1947-). Edited by Howard J. Buss. 21st Century. 2 scores. With English text. Composed 2015. Duration 12 minutes, 30 seconds. Howard J. Buss Publications #B943. Published by Howard J. Buss Publications (B7.B943).
Price: $20.00
Howard Buss is recognized nationally and internationally as an
outstanding composer of contemporary classical music. His compositions have
received critical acclaim and have been performed in more than 35 countries.
His works are frequently featured in music conventions and festivals around the
world and on radio and television. They have been performed by faculty
musicians from major universities as well as current and former members of
prestigious organizations such as The Minnesota Orchestra, Buffa
lo Philharmonic, Florida Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic, Vancouver Symphony,
New York Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Utah Symphony.
In 1982 a copy of his patriotic composition Fanfares was included in the
Presidential Collection of Ronald Reagan. Buss’s more than 70 published works
include instrumental solos, compositions for voice, orchestra, band, and
chamber music. They are fast becoming part of the standard repertoire in
concert halls.
The legendary Leon Russianoff described Dr. Buss’s style as
"imaginative, sincere, rewarding to both performers and audiences, and without
the gimmickry which is so prevalent in contemporary music today". Upon hearing
his music critics have written: "By far the night’s most memorable piece" - The
Los Angeles Times, "This is truly one of the finest works in our idiom" -
Robert McCormick in the Florida Percussive News, and "The evening’s highlight"
- The Maine Sunday Telegram.
Buss has received numerous awards including ASCAP Awards for 15
consecutive years, The Erik Satie Award (1991), The Florida Composer of the
Year Award (1987), an Individual Artist Fellowship from the Florida Division of
Cultural Affairs, and the 1991 "Distinguished Music Alumnus Award" from West
Chester University. His commissioned works include original compositions as
well as arrangements. In 1990 he received two commissions, representing the
states of Florida and North Carolina, to compose works for the
nation-wide 50th Anniversary of the American Music Center. His works are
frequently selected to be included and analyzed in doctoral dissertations,
lectures, professional music journals, and music literature bibliographies and
a number of his compositions have been commercially recorded.
Howard Buss received his B.A. in Performance from West Chester
University in Pennsylvania, M.M. in Performance and M.M. in Composition from
Michigan State University, and D.M.A. in Composition from the University of
Illinois. He is founder and editor of Brixton Publications (ASCAP) and Buss
Publications (BMI) which publish contemporary American concert music.