{"product_id":"buss-sonuc-fables-lessons-from-aesop-sp","title":"Buss-Sonuc Fables: Lessons from Aesop (SP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSonic Fables: \"Lessons from Aesop\" (1991) for brass quintet (2-1-1-1) and one percussion by Howard J. Buss.\r\n    Entertaining musical representations of six of Aesop's famous fables are presented between a Prelude and Postlude.\r\n    The text of the fables is printed on a preliminary page to the score and may be used as written program notes. Each\r\n    fable may also by recited by a member of the ensemble or a narrator prior to performing the accompanying movement.\r\n    Because of the programmatic subject matter and the colorful spirit of the music, Sonic Fables works well with all\r\n    types of audiences, including those of children. It is frequently used as a feature number by professional ensembles\r\n    on school programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Players: 6\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    Difficulty: Grade 4\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    Instrumentation:\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003ePlayer I: Trumpet 1\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003ePlayer II: Trumpet 2\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003ePlayer III: French Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003ePlayer IV: Trombone\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003ePlayer V: Tuba\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003ePlayer VI: 2 Suspended Cymbals, 5 Temple Blocks, Snare Drum, Tom-Tom, Triangle, Tambourine, Wind Chimes,\r\n        Tam-Tam,\r\n        Xylophone\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHoward J. Buss (b. 1951) is recognized internationally as a significant composer of contemporary classical music. His\r\n    compositions have received critical acclaim and have been performed in more than 50 countries. His music is widely\r\n    performed and frequently featured at national and international music conventions and festivals. They have been\r\n    performed by faculty musicians from major universities as well as current and former members of prestigious\r\n    organizations such as The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic, Israel Philharmonic,\r\n    Berlin Philharmonic, Vancouver Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, etc. A copy of\r\n    his\r\n    patriotic composition Fanfares is included in the Presidential Collection of Ronald Reagan. Buss' more than 120\r\n    published works include instrumental solos, chamber music, symphonic, choral, and band works. They are fast becoming\r\n    part of the standard repertoire in concert halls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Weiss Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43804168912950,"sku":"BUSS MUSIC 323","price":14.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/3055\/1350\/files\/buss-sonuc-fables-lessons-from-aesop-sp.jpg?v=1773400676","url":"https:\/\/www.steveweissmusic.com\/products\/buss-sonuc-fables-lessons-from-aesop-sp","provider":"Steve Weiss Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}