Overture for Percussion by Howard J. Buss Percussion Ensemble - Sheet Music
By Howard J. BussThis colorful, vibrant percussion quartet was composed for Juan Ponsoda and the OSA Quartet de Percussio' of Spain. It is an exciting romp through vigorous, yet intricate passages. Each percussionist performs on several different instruments and all have significant solo passages. Percussion distribution: Perc. 1: Xylophone, 2 suspended cymbals & bongos; Perc. 2: Vibraphone, tambourine & tom toms (5); Perc. 3: Marimba, chimes (tubular bells), 2 suspended cymbals, tam-tam & temple blocks; Perc. 4: Marimba, timpani (3) & 2 suspended cymbals. This is a great concert opener. "A traditionally oriented quartet with a lively Polynesian/Oriental flavor, its contrapuntal melodies overlap and dovetail beautifully, as gracious cymbal swells connect each phrase and change of instrument."- Percussive Notes. recorded on the CD "Howard J. Buss: Modern Times" (Capstone records)
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Percussion
- Ensembles:
- Percussion Ensemble
- Genres:
- 21st Century
- Composers:
- Howard J. Buss
- Publishers:
- Brixton Publications
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 5
- Musical forms:
- Opener
- Artist:
- Howard J. Buss
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 8.5x11 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.49 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: B7.B384
Composed by Howard J. Buss. This is an exciting romp through vigorous,and intricate passages. Each percussionist performs on several different instruments and all have significant solo passages. This is a great concert opener. A traditionally oriented quartet with a lively Polynesi. 21st Century. Score and parts. Composed 2003. Duration 6'. Brixton Publications #B384. Published by Brixton Publications (B7.B384).8.5x11 inches.
This colorful, vibrant percussion quartet was composed for Juan Ponsoda and the OSA Quartet de Percussio' of Spain. It is an exciting romp through vigorous, yet intricate passages. Each percussionist performs on several different instruments and all have significant solo passages. Percussion distribution: Perc. 1: Xylophone, 2 suspended cymbals & bongos; Perc. 2: Vibraphone, tambourine & tom toms (5); Perc. 3: Marimba, chimes (tubular bells), 2 suspended cymbals, tam-tam & temple blocks; Perc. 4: Marimba, timpani (3) & 2 suspended cymbals. This is a great concert opener. "A traditionally oriented quartet with a lively Polynesian/Oriental flavor, its contrapuntal melodies overlap and dovetail beautifully, as gracious cymbal swells connect each phrase and change of instrument."- Percussive Notes. recorded on the CD "Howard J. Buss: Modern Times" (Capstone records).
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- Ensemble:
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- Publisher:
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