Buss-Constellations (SP)-V/P/FL/PN

Constellations by Howard J. Buss for flute, piano, and percussion. The forward thrust, narrative quality, and colorful ambiance of the music suggest the musicians are on a wondrous journey exploring a series of varied and colorful star systems. The juxtaposition between agitated chromatic passages and tonal, focused sections is analogous to the experience of viewing up-close, seemingly chaotic space "debris" (dust, rocks, gas, etc.) as contrasted with the beauty and exquisite organization of star systems viewed from afar.

Percussion Instrumentation:
vibraphone, two suspended cymbals, sizzle cymbal, bongos, temple blocks, tambourine, bass drum (with foot pedal), three tom toms, tam tam