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	==Movements==		==Movements==
	I. Mischievous Pyrite “Fool’s Gold” (1’43”)		I. Mischievous Pyrite “Fool’s Gold” (1’43”)

	II. Deep Azurite (1’52”)		II. Deep Azurite (1’52”)

	III. Faceted Amethyst (2’06”)		III. Faceted Amethyst (2’06”)

	IV. Smoky Quartz (2’07”)		IV. Smoky Quartz (2’07”)

	V. Snowflake Tempest (2’54”)		V. Snowflake Tempest (2’54”)

	== Instrumentation ==		== Instrumentation ==
	[[Drumset]] and [[Clarinet]]<br>		[[Drumset]] and [[Clarinet]]<br>

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'''Duration''': c. 11:00
'''Difficulty''': Grade V-VI (see Ratings for explanation)
'''Publisher''': Brixton
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $20.00 | Score Only - $0.00
==Movements==..."

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== General Info ==

'''Year''': 2023 
'''Duration''': c. 11:00 
'''Difficulty''': Grade V-VI (see [[Ratings]] for explanation) 
'''Publisher''': [[Brixton]] 
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $20.00   |   Score Only - $0.00 
==Movements==
I. Mischievous Pyrite “Fool’s Gold” (1’43”)
II. Deep Azurite (1’52”)
III. Faceted Amethyst (2’06”)
IV. Smoky Quartz (2’07”)
V. Snowflake Tempest (2’54”)
== Instrumentation ==
[[Drumset]] and [[Clarinet]] 



== Program Notes ==
"Crystal Miniatures" for clarinet and drum set by Howard J. Buss was composed for clarinetist, Dr. Allison Storochuk. It was premiered by her and percussionist Jalan Jamal on July 9, 2023 at the Westin Westminster Hotel in Denver, Colorado during ClarinetFest. Through the ages people have attributed metaphysical properties to crystals. This set of five short character pieces musically addresses aspects of the nature of the respective crystals.
I. Mischievous Pyrite “Fool’s Gold” (1’43”)
II. Deep Azurite (1’52”)
III. Faceted Amethyst (2’06”)
IV. Smoky Quartz (2’07”)
V. Snowflake Tempest (2’54”)
Total duration without pauses is approximately 11’

It may come as a surprise to the listener that the often-lyrical melodies of Crystal Miniatures are dodecaphonic. Not all permutations of the row are used, and some are used more than once. It was the composer’s intent to musically reflect the similarities and the differences of geometric constructions of the crystals, while at the same time showcasing their beauty and unique auras.

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

https://www.cimarronmusic.com/crystalminiaturesbuss
 
 
[[Category:Solo Works]]
[[Category:Multipercussion Works]]
[[Category:Drumset Works]]

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HowardBuss: /* Movements */ corrected spacing

HowardBuss: Created page with "Howard Buss == General Info == '''Year''': 2023 '''Duration''': c. 11:00 '''Difficulty''': Grade V-VI (see Ratings for explanation) '''Publisher''': Brixton '''Cost''': Score and Parts - $20.00 | Score Only - $0.00 ==Movements==..."

HowardBuss: Created page with "Howard Buss == General Info == '''Year''': 2023
'''Duration''': c. 11:00
'''Difficulty''': Grade V-VI (see Ratings for explanation)
'''Publisher''': Brixton
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $20.00 | Score Only - $0.00
==Movements==..."