Traditions
by Howard J. Buss
Clarinet - Sheet Music

Violin, clarinet, guitar and string bass - Grade 4-5

SKU: B7.B340

Composed by Howard J. Buss. 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, Traditi. Klezmer. Score and parts. Composed 1990. Duration 7'10. Brixton Publications #B340. Published by Brixton Publications (B7.B340).

8.5x11 inches.

Commissioned 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, Traditions 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.