Howard J. Buss

Howard J. Buss (born January 6, 1951) is an American composer of contemporary classical music.

Early life and education Buss was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on January 6, 1951, the eldest of eight children. At age 14, he became a member of the Patriot Jazz Band in Allentown and joined the American Federation of Musicians, later becoming a member of the Marine Band of Allentown. Buss also toured as a trombonist with the Tijuana Brats; recording with them for R.C.A. Records and appearing with them on various television shows, such as The Tonight Show, The Mike Douglas Show, and The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.

He attended Emmaus High School in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1968. He attended West Chester State College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in applied music in 1972.

Personal life He is married to Judy E. Buss, a musician and flutist.

Selected works Currents for percussion quartet (1976) Night Flight for piccolo, clarinet & piano (1995) Millennium Visions for clarinet and string quartet (2000) The World Within for B-flat clarinet and cello (2000) Scenes from the Holy Land for flute & percussion (2002) Atmospheres for trumpet & percussion (2005)