For flute & viola. First printing. Commissioned by flutist Sally Schlichting and was premiered by her and violist Sam Williams in November 2005, in Juneau, Alaska. Two copies
Canzona by Florentio Maschera and arranged for SATB saxophone quartet by Howard J. Buss. This uplifting work was written in the imitative style of the late Renaissance. It is a stirring addition to
Canzona by Florentio Maschera transcribed by Howard Buss for trumpet quartet: 4 Bb, or 3 Bb and one Bb bass (or baritone or trombone). A bass clef part is included for the 4th part in case a bass
For voice & flute choir. First printing. Written in 2016 for the Athens Flute Choir. Includes performance notes. Duration: ca. 3' 45". Score, 7 p. and parts.
Commissioned by the Chattanooga Clarinet Choir to be performed at ClarinetFest 2014, this picturesque five-movement composition was inspired by typical city scenes. Scored for E-flat clarinet, 3 B-flat
An intriguing mixture of intellect and fun. Colors influence moods and emotions as well as one's sense of taste and time perception. This suite of five character pieces for bass clarinet and piano musically
For euphonium, tuba & piano. First printing. One movement work. Also published in a version for euphonium, tuba & orchestra. Duration: ca. 9'. Score, 19 p. and parts.
For euphonium, tuba & orchestra. First printing. One movement work. A version is available for euphonium, tuba & piano. Duration: ca. 9'. Score, 26 p. and parts.
For alto trombone or E-flat tenor horn (alto horn) & piano. First printing. Written for Kevin Schoeller. Includes performance notes. Duration: ca. 11'. Score, 20 p. and parts.
Concerto for Bassoon by Howard J. Buss was composed during 2016 and 2017 and is dedicated to Arnold Irchai. This work was created in two versions - one for bassoon and piano, and the other for
For euphonium & piano. First printing. Two movement work: Reminiscences and Excursions. Duration: ca. 18' 50". Score, 27 p. and part.
For marimba & percussion ensemble. First printing. Three movement work. Dedicated to Robert McCormick. Premiered by Nick Bruno and the University of South Florida Percussion Ensemble on January 27,
Constellations for flute, piano and percussion (1 or 2 players) by Howard J. Buss is part of a series of compositions by the composer inspired by the awesome grandeur and beauty of the cosmos. The
For guitar. First printing. Commissioned by guitarist Robert Phillips. Duration: ca. 8' 15". Score, 9 p.