Anne of the Waves was commissioned for Anne Marie McReynolds. The three movements, "From the Waves," "Dreaming," and "Glistening, explore a wide array of moods and sonic atmospheres ranging from
For flute choir. First printing. Includes notes about the work. Duration: ca. 6' 10". Score, 11 p. and parts.
Ave Verum Corpus by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arranged for SATB saxophone quartet by Howard J. Buss, makes an exquisite addition to a recital, and it is especially effective in a church setting.
For bassoon quartet. First printing. Written for Eric Varner. Three movement work: Basslets; Moonstruck and Festoons. Duration: ca. 8'. Score, 14 p. and parts.
For clarinet choir. First printing. Originally scored for trombone octet, then brass choir. Duration: ca. 13'. Score, 28 p. and parts.
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
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
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
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