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==Movements== | ==Movements== | ||
I. The Creation<br> | |||
II. Dance of Life<br> | |||
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== Instrumentation == | == Instrumentation == | ||
[[Multiple Percussion]]<br> | [[Multiple Percussion]]<br> | ||
Player I: 2 [[suspended cymbals]], 3 [[brake drums]], 2 [[cowbells]], [[temple blocks]], [[tam-tam]], and [[sand blocks]] <br> | Player I: 2 [[suspended cymbals]], 3 [[brake drums]], 2 [[cowbells]], [[temple blocks]], [[tam-tam]], and [[sand blocks]] <br> | ||
Player II: [[ | Player II: [[Glockenspiel]], 5 [[roto toms]], and [[triangle]]<br> | ||
Player III: [[Flexitone]], [[timpani]] (4), [[wind chimes]], [[bongos]], and a [[thunder sheet]] (or a large tam-tam)<br> | Player III: [[Flexitone]], [[timpani]] (4), [[wind chimes]], [[bongos]], and a [[thunder sheet]] (or a large tam-tam)<br> | ||
Player IV: [[Xylophone]], suspended cymbal, [[bass drum]], and [[ | Player IV: [[Xylophone]], suspended cymbal, [[bass drum]], and [[Tubular Bells]]<br> | ||
Player V: [[Marimba]], 2 [[anvils]] metal pipes may be substituted), [[tambourine]], [[finger cymbals]], and a triangle<br> | Player V: [[Marimba]], 2 [[anvils]] metal pipes may be substituted), [[tambourine]], [[finger cymbals]], and a triangle<br> | ||
Player VI: [[Vibraphone]], | Player VI: [[Vibraphone]], [[Tubular Bells]] which are to be shared with player 4, [[snare drum]], 2 suspended cymbals, and tam-tam<br> | ||
[[Piano]]<br> | [[Piano]]<br> | ||
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== Program Notes == | == Program Notes == | ||
THE BIG BANG (1992) for 6 percussion and piano by Howard J. Buss. This significant work in 2 movements is a musical representation of the “Big Bang” theory of the creation of the universe which contends that our ever-expanding universe began as a colossal explosion at a single point in space. During the first movement, The Creation, all musical development grows out of an initial blast of sound. Waves of sound mass gradually crystallize into definite pitches leading to the formation of the natural harmonic series. Twelve-tone fragments intertwine and gradually coalesce into perceptible melodies. This musical development is analogous to the formation of compounds, amino acids, etc. Midway through The Creation the “spark of life" is introduced in an abrupt shift of musical activity which undergoes continuous development to the end of the movement. The animated second movement, Dance of Life, is a joyous celebration of life. | |||
This engaging work is appropriate for a college-level percussion ensemble.<ref>http://www.howardbuss.com/percussion-4.html</ref> | |||
== Commercial Discography== | == Commercial Discography== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:13, 15 August 2026
General Info
Year: 1992
Duration: c. 18:00
Difficulty: Grade V-VI (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Brixton
Cost: Score and Parts - $38.50 | Score Only - $0.00
Movements
I. The Creation
II. Dance of Life
Instrumentation
Multiple Percussion
Player I: 2 suspended cymbals, 3 brake drums, 2 cowbells, temple blocks, tam-tam, and sand blocks
Player II: Glockenspiel, 5 roto toms, and triangle
Player III: Flexitone, timpani (4), wind chimes, bongos, and a thunder sheet (or a large tam-tam)
Player IV: Xylophone, suspended cymbal, bass drum, and Tubular Bells
Player V: Marimba, 2 anvils metal pipes may be substituted), tambourine, finger cymbals, and a triangle
Player VI: Vibraphone, Tubular Bells which are to be shared with player 4, snare drum, 2 suspended cymbals, and tam-tam
Piano
Program Notes
THE BIG BANG (1992) for 6 percussion and piano by Howard J. Buss. This significant work in 2 movements is a musical representation of the “Big Bang” theory of the creation of the universe which contends that our ever-expanding universe began as a colossal explosion at a single point in space. During the first movement, The Creation, all musical development grows out of an initial blast of sound. Waves of sound mass gradually crystallize into definite pitches leading to the formation of the natural harmonic series. Twelve-tone fragments intertwine and gradually coalesce into perceptible melodies. This musical development is analogous to the formation of compounds, amino acids, etc. Midway through The Creation the “spark of life" is introduced in an abrupt shift of musical activity which undergoes continuous development to the end of the movement. The animated second movement, Dance of Life, is a joyous celebration of life.
This engaging work is appropriate for a college-level percussion ensemble.[1]
Commercial Discography
Recent Performances
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Works for Percussion by this Composer
Solo Works
A Day In The City - Marimba
Concerto For Marimba And Percussion Ensemble (Buss)
Rite of Passage - Marimba
Marimba or Vibraphone Solo With Other Instruments Works
De La Madera - Marimba; Oboe
Dreams from the Shadows - Vibraphone; French horn
Impromptu - Marimba; Clarinet or Sop. Saxophone
Jazzical 8 - Marimba; Flute; Cello
Jazzical 8b - Marimba; Violin; Alto Saxophone
Night Tide - Marimba; Trombone
Night Tide (Buss) - Marimba; French horn
Stellar Visions - Marimba; Flute
Sylvan Magic - Vibraphone; Clarinet
Two Caprices - Marimba; Flute; Oboe
Wave Train - Marimba; Flute
Worlds on the Edge - Vibraphone; Trumpet/Flugelhorn; Trombone
Multiple Percussion Solo with Other Instrument Works
Atmospheres - Multiple Percussion; Trumpet
Behind The Invisible Mask - Multiple Percussion; Bassoon
Boom Time - Multiple Percussion; Trombone
Capriccio (Buss) - Multiple Percussion; Clarinet; Trombone
Constellations (Buss) - Multiple Percussion; Flute; Piano
Crystal Miniatures - Drumset; Clarinet
Divertissements - Multiple Percussion; Clarinet
Emanations - Drumset; Two Bassoons
Emanations for Two Euphoniums (or Euphonium and Tuba) and Drumset - Drumset; Two Euphoniums (or Euphonium and Tuba)
Incantation - Multiple Percussion; Trumpet
Into Each Life - Multiple Percussion; Flute; Cello; Piano
Jazzical #7: Latin Vibes - Drum set solo; String Quartet; Piano; String Bass
Kaleidoscope (Buss) - Multiple Percussion; Flute
Metamorphosis (Buss) - Drum Set Solo; Flute
Rendezvous (Buss) - Multiple Percussion; Trumpet(4)
Scenes From The Holy Land - Multiple Percussion; Flute
Sky Blossoms - Multiple Percussion; Flute
Sonic Fables: "Lessons from Aesop" - Multiple Percussion; Brass Quintet
Soundscapes (Buss) - Drumset; Saxophone (alto doubling on tenor)
Ventures - Multiple Percussion (one or two players); Euphonium
Percussion Ensemble With Other Instruments Works
American Phoenix - Percussion Quartet; Bass Trombone or Tuba
Coexistence - Percussion Quartet; Clarinet
Crossroads - Percussion Octet; Trombone Choir
Dream Sequence - Percussion Quartet; Trombone
Eclipse (Buss) - Percussion Trio; Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Trumpet, French horn, Trombone
Escapade - Percussion Quartet; Saxophone
Modern Times - Percussion Quartet; Flute/Piccolo; Narrator
Mysterious Exit - Percussion Quartet; Flute/Piccolo
Reflective Journey - Percussion Quartet; French horn
Spanish Memoirs - Percussion Quartet; Trumpet
Spectrum (Buss) - Percussion Quartet; Bass Clarinet
There Is A Season - Percussion Duo; Clarinet
Where Now Rusts The Iron? - Percussion Quartet; Soprano; Flute; Cello
Percussion Ensemble Works
Currents (Buss) - Percussion Quartet
Overture for Percussion - (Buss) - Percussion Ensemble
Sci-Fi Percussives - Percussion Ensemble(12)
The Big Bang (Buss) - Percussion Sextet; Piano
Additional Resources
References