Buss-Spectrum (SP)-B/V/C/X/M/4T/P/BCL

Spectrum by Howard J. Buss for bass clarinet and percussion quartet. The structure of this one-movement work is suggestive of a journey through a sequence of colorful sonic landscapes. This composition is a showcase for the bass clarinet as well as the percussion ensemble.

Duration: 13'45"

Instrumentation:
Bb Bass Clarinet
Percussion 1 - timpani, 2 suspended cymbals, maracas, agogo bells
Percussion 2 - xylophone, glockenspiel, sizzle cymbal, tam tam, bongos, cowbell
Percussion 3 - vibraphone, 2 suspended cymbals, temple blocks, tambourine, tam tam
Percussion 4 - marimba, bass drum, 4 toms, hi-hat, tubular bells