{"product_id":"buss-sci-fi-percussives-sp-2b-v-c-2x-3m-4t-p","title":"Buss-Sci-Fi Percussives (SP)-2B\/V\/C\/2X\/3M\/4T\/P","description":"This exciting and entertaining addition to the repertoire is a riveting fantasy in three movements: Prelude to Contact, Alien Probes and Aggressions.\"I have always been fascinated by the human ability to disregard the tangible in order to embrace the intangible. Whether the intangibility involves the belief in a Deity, the enthusiastic acceptance of a conspiracy theory, or being engrossed in a movie about something as implausible as a Martian invasion, a leap of faith is required to enter the magical realm of the imagination.\" - Howard J. Buss \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn stage the percussionists are arranged into 3 quartets. Each group consists of a set of pitched and non-pitched instruments. For the most part, the positioning of the players is for the sake of balance; however, there are sections in the music where the parts are choreographed for special sonic and visual effects.This composition appeals to all types of audiences: the music is sophisticated , yet because of its programmatic nature and the dazzling and powerful musical imagery, it will speak to anyone who still has a pulse! If you are looking for a large-scale ensemble work (comprised approximately of 75% keyboard percussion) with some parts which will challenge your best players, and other parts that will accommodate your Freshmen - this is it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Players: 12\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty: Grade 5\u003cbr\u003eInstrumentation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player I: Bells, Conga, 2 Suspended Cymbals\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player II: Xylophone, Woodblock\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player III: Marimba\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player IV: Bongos, 2 Suspended Cymbals, Slapstick, Siren\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player V: Vibraphone\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player VI: Marimba (5 octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player VII: 4 Timpani, Cowbell, Crotales (1 octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player VIII: 5 Roto-Toms, Tam-Tam, Lion's Roar, Bass Drum, Maracas, 2 Suspended Cymbals, Triangel, Bell Tree, Snare Drum, Hi-Hat\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player IX: Bells, Chimes, Sleigh Bells, Guiro, Temple Blocks, Maracas\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player X: Xylophone, Snare Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player XI: Marimba\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Player XII: Bongos, 2 Suspended Cymbals, Ratchet\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoward 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.","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43800869732406,"sku":"590","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/buss-sci-fi-percussives-sp-2b-v-c-2x-3m-4t-p.jpg?v=1773385476","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/buss-sci-fi-percussives-sp-2b-v-c-2x-3m-4t-p","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}