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	[[Howard Buss]]		[[Howard Buss]]

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	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.		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.~~brixtonpublications~~.com/percussion-4.html</ref>		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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	[[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: [[~~Orchestra bells~~]], 5 [[roto toms]], and [[triangle]]<br>		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 [[~~chimes~~]] ~~([[tubular bells]])~~<br>		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]], ~~chimes (tubular bells)~~ which are to be shared with player 4, [[snare drum]], 2 suspended cymbals, and tam-tam<br>		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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	==Movements==		==Movements==
			I. The Creation<br>
			II. Dance of Life<br>

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	== Instrumentation ==		== Instrumentation ==

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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.brixtonpublications.com/percussion-4.html</ref>

	== Commercial Discography==		== Commercial Discography==

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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: Orchestra bells, 5 roto toms, and triangle<br>		Player II: [[Orchestra bells]], 5 [[roto toms]], and [[triangle]]<br>
	Player III: <br>		Player III: [[Flexitone]], [[timpani]] (4), [[wind chimes]], [[bongos]], and a [[thunder sheet]] (or a large tam-tam)<br>
	Player IV: <br>		Player IV: [[Xylophone]], suspended cymbal, [[bass drum]], and [[chimes]] ([[tubular bells]])<br>
	Player V: <br>		Player V: [[Marimba]], 2 [[anvils]] metal pipes may be substituted), [[tambourine]], [[finger cymbals]], and a triangle<br>
	Player VI: <br>		Player VI: [[Vibraphone]], chimes (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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	== Instrumentation ==		== Instrumentation ==
	[[Multiple Percussion]]<br>		[[Multiple Percussion]]<br>
	Player I: <br>		Player I: 2 suspended cymbals, 3 brake drums, 2 cowbells, temple blocks, tam-tam, and sand blocks <br>
	Player II: <br>		Player II: Orchestra bells, 5 roto toms, and triangle<br>
	Player III: <br>		Player III: <br>
	Player IV: <br>		Player IV: <br>
	[[~~Trombone~~]]<br>		Player V: <br>
			Player VI: <br>
			[[Piano]]<br>

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	'''Year''': 1992 <br /-->		'''Year''': 1992 <br /-->
	'''Duration''': c. 18:00 <br /-->		'''Duration''': c. 18:00 <br /-->
	'''Difficulty''': Grade V-Vi (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->		'''Difficulty''': Grade V-VI (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->
	'''Publisher''': [[Brixton]]<br /-->		'''Publisher''': [[Brixton]]<br /-->
	'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $38.50   \|   Score Only - $0.00<br /-->		'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $38.50   \|   Score Only - $0.00<br /-->

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	== General Info ==		== General Info ==

	'''Year''': ~~198~~ <br /-->		'''Year''': 1992 <br /-->
	'''Duration''': c. 2:00 <br /-->		'''Duration''': c. 18:00 <br /-->
	'''Difficulty''': (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->		'''Difficulty''': Grade V-Vi (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->
	'''Publisher''': [[Brixton]]<br /-->		'''Publisher''': [[Brixton]]<br /-->
	'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $0.00   \|   Score Only - $0.00<br /-->		'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $38.50   \|   Score Only - $0.00<br /-->

	==Movements==		==Movements==

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[[Image:changethistothecomposername.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Composer Name]]
[[Howard Buss]]



== General Info ==

'''Year''': 198 
'''Duration''': c. 2:00 
'''Difficulty''': (see [[Ratings]] for explanation) 
'''Publisher''': [[Brixton]] 
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $0.00   |   Score Only - $0.00 

==Movements==



== Instrumentation ==
[[Multiple Percussion]] 
Player I: 
Player II: 
Player III: 
Player IV: 
[[Trombone]] 



== Program Notes ==

== Commercial Discography==



==Recent Performances==

{{performances}}



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



== Additional Resources ==



 
 

== References ==
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