Buss-Where Now Rusts the Iron (SP)-B/V/C/X/M/4T/P

WHERE NOW RUSTS THE IRON? (1994) by Howard J. Buss is a dramatic tribute to the composer's grandfather who, like many ironworkers in his day, worked under brutal conditions with the dream of making life better for future generations.


Number of Players: 9
Difficulty: Grade 4+
Instrumentation:

Player I: Voice

Player II: Flute

Player III: Cello

Player IV: 4 Timpani, Bells, Chimes (share with player V), Finger Cymbals

Player V: 2 Anvils, Chimes, Bells

Player VI: Xylophone, Suspended Cymbal

Player VII: Suspended Cymbal, Vibraphone

Player VIII: Marimba

Player IX: 2 Suspended Cymbals, Tam-Tam, Wind Chimes, Bell Tree

Howard J. Buss (b. 1951) is recognized  internationally as a significant composer of contemporary classical music. His compositions have received critical acclaim and have been performed in more than 50 countries. His music is widely performed and frequently featured at national and international music conventions and festivals. They have been performed by faculty musicians from major universities as well as current and former members of prestigious organizations such as The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic, Israel Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, Vancouver Symphony,  Atlanta Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, etc.   A copy of his patriotic composition Fanfares is included in the Presidential Collection of Ronald Reagan. Buss' more than 120 published works include instrumental solos, chamber music, symphonic, choral, and band works. They are fast becoming part of the standard repertoire in concert halls.