Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Ensemble
by Howard J. Buss
4-Part - Sheet Music

Solo marimba and 4-part percussion ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: B7.B467CS

Composed by Howard J. Buss. 21st Century. Score and parts. Brixton Publications #B467CS. Published by Brixton Publications (B7.B467CS).

8.5x11 inches.

Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Ensemble by Howard J. Buss was composed in 2017 and is dedicated to Robert McCormick. The percussion ensemble uses 4 players. This work is comprised of 3 continuous, unnamed movements that follow a haunting and somewhat mysterious introduction. References to the opening phrases of the introduction are made throughout the composition. The first movement is in two main parts: The first resembles a chain of joyous episodes, each flowing into the next as the musical narrative unfolds. This gives way to a series of passages that become increasingly developmental. Obvious references to the introduction are interspersed with elements of the first section as well as new material. The second movement is in a lively 6/8. It is in ternary form features a substantial marimba cadenza in the central section. The finale movement revives the joyful character of the first and includes a short intense passage influenced by jazz before building to a rousing finish. (15') Grade V.