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Guitar Sheet Music solo guitar with one other instrument guitar in chamber music
Guitar solos, unaccompanied
durations are in parenthesis
DANCES AND INTERLUDES for solo guitar
was commissioned by guitarist, Dr. Robert Phillips. It features 3 dance-like sections preceded by a soulful introduction and separated by developmental interludes. The composer was inspired by styles from 3 countries: the songo from Cuba, bossa nova from Brazil, and rumba flamenco from Spain. The songo combines elements of the folkloric rumba with popular Cuban dance music. The Latin beat of the songo is specifically designed for the drum set. Although drums are not used in this piece, the first dance, ala songo, captures the choppy, energetic flavor of the Cuban model. The interlude that follows transitions to the mood for the second dance, ala bossa nova. This section has the smoother, more relaxed quality of this popular Brazilian style. It gradually gives way to the final dance, ala rumba flamenco. The energetic strumming patterns, colorful effects with muted strings, percussive interjections with the palm of the hand and fingertips capture the spirit of this exciting Andalusian genre. Recorded on the 4Tay Records CD (4061) Night/Dances by Robert Phillips. "Buss’ music is a mix of intellect and fun, taking us on a whistle-stop tour of Afro-Latin musics such as the Cuban Songo, the Brazilian Bossa Nova and flamenco. There is a complexity here that is most appealing." - Fanfare Magazine May/June 2021 - (9') Grade V. Score sample: Excerpts.pdf
Sound Samples: Excerpt 1.mp3; Excerpt 2.mp3; Excerpt 3.mp3
Music available from Cimarron Music Press
Guitar with one other instrument (Works are listed in alphabetical order.)
WAVE TRAIN (1990) for flute and guitar. The interaction of the lyrical melodies in this beautiful
and frequently performed work is reminiscent of the patterns created by
intermingling waves on the surface of water. The flute and marimba version of this work is recorded on the HoneyRock
label by the McCormick Duo. This is an attractive feature number which
also works well as a contest piece. (6’15”) Grade IV-V.
Music available from Cimarron Music Press
Guitar in chamber music (Works are listed in alphabetical order.) (top of page)
AWAKENING is a charming, soulful composition strongly influenced
by the Jewish Klezmer idiom. The music moves from a mystical, contemplative
opening to an energetic finale. Color is added to the ensemble with the
use of wind chimes, finger cymbals, and finger rolls on the body of the
string bass. This work is a memorable addition to any recital, and because
of its spiritual nature, makes a appropriate musical offering in a house
of worship. (7’) Grade IV.
Awakening for flute, guitar, and string
bass score sample (score in C): Opening.pdf
Awakening (clarinet, guitar & string
bass version) Sound Samples:
Excerpt 1.mp3; Excerpt 2.mp3; Excerpt 3.mp3
version for alto
flute, guitar & string bass, Music available from Cimarron Music Press
version for clarinet, guitar
and string bass, Music available from Cimarron Music Press
DANCES AND INTERLUDES (2024) for guitar and string quartet was adapted from the composer’s solo guitar composition of the same name. Three contrasting, dance-like sections are preceded with a soulful introduction and separated by developmental interludes. For the dance music, the composer was inspired by styles from 3 countries: the songo from Cuba, bossa nova from Brazil, and rumba flamenco from Spain. The first dance, ala songo, captures the choppy, energetic flavor of its Cuban model. The second dance, ala bossa nova, features the smoother, relaxed quality of this popular Brazilian style. In the final dance, ala rumba flamenco, energetic strumming patterns, colorful effects, and percussive interjections capture the spirit of this exciting Andalusian genre.
This work was premiered on March 26, 2024 by members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra: John Arnold, guitar; violinists Eliezer Gutman and Inna Eyzerovich; violist Pamela Jacobson; and cellist Hikaru Tamaki. (7') Grade V-VI. Score samples.pdf
Sound samples: Excerpt 1.pdf; Excerpt 2.pdf; Excerpt 3.pdf; Excerpt 4.pdf
Music available from
Cimarron Music Press
TRADITIONS (1990, 2014) for violin,
clarinet, guitar and string bass was commissioned by the Luski
Endowment for Viva Klezmer! as part of the nationwide 50th Anniversary
Celebration of the American Music Center. In 2014 the composer revised the work, further developing some sections. Traditions is a synthesis of traditional Jewish Klezmer music and elements
of Western concert music. From the ornate opening cadenza (based upon the well-known "Shalom Alechem" melody to the jubilant, energetic "freilach" which concludes the work, The music spans a wide range of emotions. It is meticulously notated so that even if one has not performed Klezmer music before, it is relatively easy to play in this exciting style. (7’10”)
Grade IV-V.
Score Samples: Score_excerpt.pdf; Clarinet part.pdf Sound Sample: Excerpt.mp3
Music available from Cimarron Music Press
String Music Index:
Click on an instrumentation link, works are listed in alphabetical order within each category.
String solos, unaccompanied
Guitar
Harp
String with one other instrument
String ensembles
Strings in chamber music - trios
Strings in chamber music - quartets
Strings in chamber music - quintets and larger
Howard J. Buss, Composer
Guitar music, catalog of sheet music.
Product description: Guitar: Solos, Duos, and Chamber Music.