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MODERN TIMES (1995) for narrator, flute, and four percussion (words and music by Howard J. Buss) is a powerful and dramatic depiction of life in our time. Provocative, at times mystical, and occasionally humorous, this work addresses an eclectic range of subjects such as taxes, neglected children, team mascots, and the information glut.
The 8 movements of MODERN TIMES may be performed individually or in smaller groupings depending upon time limitations.
I. Info Glut (3:34)
II. Night Tide (2:49)
III. The Hunt (4:14)
IV. Five Question Interlude (3:01)
V. The Asphalt Blanket (3:11)
VI. To a Neglected Child (5:25)
VII. Giggles!?! (1:57)
VIII. Modern Times (5:26)
Number of Players: 5 + Narrator
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:
Narrator
Player I: Flute
Player II: Xylophone, Lion's Roar, Tam-Tam, Vibraslap, 2 Suspended Cymbals, Bell Tree, 2 Bongos
Player III: Marimba, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, 2 Anvils, Glass Jug, Conga, Wind Chimes, Triangle
Player IV: Vibraphone, 5 Roto-Toms, Tambourine, Tam-Tam, Police Whistle, Shaker, Duck Call
Player V: Bells, 4 Timpani, Agogo Bells, 3 Suspended Cymbals, Hi-Hat, Wind Chimes, Wood Block, Frog Croak, "Boing Box Effect", Triangle, Guiro
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.
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