Karel Husa

Filled with the tension of a Hitchcock film, Husa's 1969 work captures strife and heartbreak [with] ominous timpani, warlike snare drums, toxic trumpets and a chilling, robotic, cacophonous climax, al...

An extremely demanding piece that offers soloists and solo sections of the orchestra to show off their virtuoso playing. Dedicated to and first performed by Zubin Mehta and the NY Philharmonic. Perfor...

This work was composed in 1982-83 in Ithaca, New York and was commissioned by the North Carolina Arts Council.

Drum Ceremony is the introductory movement of An American Te Deum for mixed chorus, baritone solo, and orchestra or wind ensemble. The work was commissioned to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the...

This maginificent and historically significant work is found on state lists all across the country and is highly respected as an important contribution to the contemporary literature for concert band....

Originally for Orchestra and Chorus. Arranged by Husa for concert band (Grades 4-5).

Grades 4-5

Set of parts available (50244600).

This piece was commissioned by Northwestern University School of Music in 1996. As its name implies, the piece explores the 'colors' of the wind ensemble. Duration ca. 17 minutes.

Commissioned by the Michigan State University Alumni Band, this three movement work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Karel Husa was the winner of the first Louis Sudler International Wind Band Compo...

Commissioned by the Michigan State University Alumni Band, this three-movement work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Karel Husa was the winner of the first Louis Sudler International Wind Band Compo...

We are proud to offer this most recent work for band from one of the legendary composers of our time. Pulitzer Prize winner Karel Husa has created an impressive musical study of the fascinating cheeta...

We are proud to offer this most recent work for band from one of the legendary composers of our time. Pulitzer Prize winner Karel Husa has created an impressive musical study of the fascinating cheeta...

The '4 Bohemian Sketches' were originally composed as 8 Bohemian duos for piano duet (ED 4779). They are a mixture of 'real' and 'invented' folk music. With these pieces, Husa follows examples like Sc...

For Clarinet, Violin and Piano.

Concerto for Percussion and Wi...