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Biography: (More information is on Wikipedia.)
Howard J. Buss (b. 1951) is a composer of contemporary classical music. His compositions have been performed in more than 50 countries and are frequently featured at national and international music conventions and festivals. A wide spectrum of performers, including current and former members of organizations such as The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic, Vancouver Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, have performed them. A copy of his patriotic composition Fanfares is included in the Presidential Collection of Ronald Reagan. Buss’ more than 280 published works include instrumental solos, chamber music, symphonic, choral, and band works.
Regarding Buss' 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” - Florida Percussive News, “The evening’s highlight” - The Maine Sunday Telegram, and "Buss’ music is a mix of intellect and fun. There is a complexity here that is most appealing." - Fanfare Magazine
Buss has received numerous awards and his commissioned works include original compositions as well as arrangements. His compositions are frequently included and analyzed in dissertations, lectures, and professional music journals. His music has been recorded on the Albany, Bottega Discantica (Italy), Crystal, Capstone, De Ferrari (Italy), DUX (Poland), Equilibrium, 4-Tay, Granada Brass (Spain), HoneyRock, IBS Classical (Spain), PL Productions, Ravello, C. Alan Publications, Soundview, and Urania (Italy) labels, as well as on numerous digital albums.
Howard J. Buss received his B.A. in Applied Music from West Chester University, 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 the founder and former editor of Brixton Publications (ASCAP) and Buss Publications (BMI) which publish contemporary American concert music. (More information is on Wikipedia.)
E-mail: howardbusscomposer@gmail.com
Whether you want to commemorate
a special occasion, honor an individual, draw special attention to your
performing career, or simply make a significant contribution to the
repertoire, there is nothing that will add more excitement to your concert
than a premiering a work which you commissioned. Howard J. Buss has been
commissioned by numerous musicians and patrons who recognize the importance
of ensuring a permanent legacy demonstrating their dedication to the art of music. Occasions for which he has been commissioned include the opening
ceremony of a performing arts school, the nation-wide 50th Anniversary
of the American Music Center, the 30th Anniversary of the International
Trombone Festival, memorials to honor the departed, weddings, birthdays, and many high-profile music
festival and convention performances.
Where do you start? The process is simple. Decide
what type of work you want to commission, its instrumentation and
approximate duration. Then, contact the composer at howardbusscomposer@gmail.com to discuss the details and fee schedule.
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