Buss-Spanish Memoirs V/3M/P/TP SP

SPANISH MEMOIRS (2004) for solo trumpet and percussion quartet by Howard J. Buss is an exciting new addition to the repertoire. It is characterized by spicy, zesty Latin rhythms juxtaposed with soaring lyrical melodies hugely influenced by jazz. The music is both accessible and sophisticated, audiences love it!

Number of Players: 5
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Trumpet

Player II: Vibraphone, Snare Drum, 2 Congas, Tambourine, Woodblock

Player III: Marimba, Sand Blocks, Claves

Player IV: Marimba, Guiro

Player V: Marimba, Bass Drum, 2 Suspended Cymbals, 2 Bongos, Maracas, Tam-Tam

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.