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	== Program Notes ==		== Program Notes ==
	Jazzical #8 “Four Synergies” for flute, cello, and marimba by Howard J. Buss was composed during the summer and fall of 2025. This work may be played on a 4-octave marimba. The percussionist has a choice to read from the score or the marimba part. The mallets to be used are left to the discretion of the performer.		Jazzical #8 “Four Synergies” for flute, cello, and marimba by Howard J. Buss was composed during the summer and fall of 2025. This work may be played on a 4-octave marimba. The percussionist has a choice to read from the score or the marimba part. The mallets to be used are left to the discretion of the performer.

	Often the technical and spiritual elements that determine a particular musical style overlap with the traits of other styles. I have always been interested in the fine line(s) that can separate one style of music from another. Many of my compositions over the years explore and celebrate the similarities and differences among musical styles. For example, my Capriccio for clarinet, trombone and percussion includes an extended section of twelve-tone Dixieland; Mysterious Exit for flute and percussion ensemble combines elements of Hopi social dance songs with serialism; and, Traditions for violin, clarinet, guitar, and string bass is a synthesis of elements of Klezmer music with those from mainstream Western concert music.		Often the technical and spiritual elements that determine a particular musical style overlap with the traits of other styles. I have always been interested in the fine line(s) that can separate one style of music from another. Many of my compositions over the years explore and celebrate the similarities and differences among musical styles. For example, my Capriccio for clarinet, trombone and percussion includes an extended section of twelve-tone Dixieland; Mysterious Exit for flute and percussion ensemble combines elements of Hopi social dance songs with serialism; and, Traditions for violin, clarinet, guitar, and string bass is a synthesis of elements of Klezmer music with those from mainstream Western concert music.

	In the case of Jazzical #8 for flute, cello and marimba, elements of modern classical music and jazz are juxtaposed in a way to sometimes blur the lines between the styles. The “#8” in the title recognizes the kindred predecessors of this composition: Three Jazzicals, (published in versions for trumpet and tuba, clarinet and tuba, and soprano sax and tuba,) Jazzical #4 for horn, trombone, tuba, and piano, Jazzical #5 for euphonium, tuba and piano, Jazzical #6 in versions for solo alto sax and sax quartet, and solo alto sax and piano; Jazzical #7 “Latin Vibes” for string quartet, piano, bass, and drums; and Jazzical #8 for violin, alto sax, and marimba.		In the case of Jazzical #8 for flute, cello and marimba, elements of modern classical music and jazz are juxtaposed in a way to sometimes blur the lines between the styles. The “#8” in the title recognizes the kindred predecessors of this composition: Three Jazzicals, (published in versions for trumpet and tuba, clarinet and tuba, and soprano sax and tuba,) Jazzical #4 for horn, trombone, tuba, and piano, Jazzical #5 for euphonium, tuba and piano, Jazzical #6 in versions for solo alto sax and sax quartet, and solo alto sax and piano; Jazzical #7 “Latin Vibes” for string quartet, piano, bass, and drums; and Jazzical #8 for violin, alto sax, and marimba.

	== Commercial Discography==		== Commercial Discography==
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'''Duration''': c. 14:30
'''Difficulty''': Grade V (see Ratings for explanation)
'''Publisher''': Brixton
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $32.00 | Score Only - $0.00
==Movements== I...."

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== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2025 
'''Duration''': c. 14:30 
'''Difficulty''': Grade V (see [[Ratings]] for explanation) 
'''Publisher''': [[Brixton]] 
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $32.00   |   Score Only - $0.00 

==Movements==
I. Lyrical Convergences (duration 4’58”)

II. Enchanted Chroma (duration 3’25”)

III. Lilty (duration 3’32”)

IV. Fusion Fantasia (duration 3’38")

== Instrumentation ==
[[Marimba]], [[Flute]], and [[Cello]] 

== Program Notes ==
Jazzical #8 “Four Synergies” for flute, cello, and marimba by Howard J. Buss was composed during the summer and fall of 2025. This work may be played on a 4-octave marimba. The percussionist has a choice to read from the score or the marimba part. The mallets to be used are left to the discretion of the performer.
Often the technical and spiritual elements that determine a particular musical style overlap with the traits of other styles. I have always been interested in the fine line(s) that can separate one style of music from another. Many of my compositions over the years explore and celebrate the similarities and differences among musical styles. For example, my Capriccio for clarinet, trombone and percussion includes an extended section of twelve-tone Dixieland; Mysterious Exit for flute and percussion ensemble combines elements of Hopi social dance songs with serialism; and, Traditions for violin, clarinet, guitar, and string bass is a synthesis of elements of Klezmer music with those from mainstream Western concert music.
In the case of Jazzical #8 for flute, cello and marimba, elements of modern classical music and jazz are juxtaposed in a way to sometimes blur the lines between the styles. The “#8” in the title recognizes the kindred predecessors of this composition: Three Jazzicals, (published in versions for trumpet and tuba, clarinet and tuba, and soprano sax and tuba,) Jazzical #4 for horn, trombone, tuba, and piano, Jazzical #5 for euphonium, tuba and piano, Jazzical #6 in versions for solo alto sax and sax quartet, and solo alto sax and piano; Jazzical #7 “Latin Vibes” for string quartet, piano, bass, and drums; and Jazzical #8 for violin, alto sax, and marimba.
== Commercial Discography==

==Recent Performances==
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== Works for Percussion by this Composer ==
{{Buss, Howard Works}} 
 


== Additional Resources ==
[http://www.howardbuss.com/percussion-4.html http://www.howardbuss.com/percussion-4.html]



 
 

== References ==
http://www.howardbuss.com/percussion-4.html

https://www.cimarronmusic.com/jazzical8foursynergiesflutecellomarimba

 
 

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Jazzical 8 - Revision history

HowardBuss: /* Program Notes */ improved spacing for clarity

HowardBuss: Created page with "Howard Buss == General Info == '''Year''': 2025 '''Duration''': c. 14:30 '''Difficulty''': Grade V (see Ratings for explanation) '''Publisher''': Brixton '''Cost''': Score and Parts - $32.00 | Score Only - $0.00 ==Movements== I...."

HowardBuss: Created page with "Howard Buss == General Info == '''Year''': 2025
'''Duration''': c. 14:30
'''Difficulty''': Grade V (see Ratings for explanation)
'''Publisher''': Brixton
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $32.00 | Score Only - $0.00
==Movements== I...."