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Clair de Lune was originally written for piano, being the 3rd movement of the Suite Bergamasque by French composer Claude Debussy. This arrangement was written at the request of my good friend Max M. McKee, on behalf of the American Band College class of 2017. His idea for this arrangement was born when Max heard Joseph Alessi (principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic) play a version of Clair de Lune with piano accompaniment. Joe Alessi played the world premiere of this arrangement at the 2017 ABC conference in Medford, Oregon, with the ABC Wind Orchestra, conducted by Mike Bankhead. Grade level for soloist is 4+.

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Give a listen to the first minute of this composition.

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4 movements: I. Allegro vivace; II. Andante; III. Scherzo. Presto; IV. Allegro. Duration approximately 28 minutes.

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Allegro non troppo; 2. Allegro; 3. Andante; 4. Allegro comodo. Duration about 35 minutes.

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Allegro con brio (289 bars); 2. Allegro molto (460 bars); 3. Adagio (99 bars); 4. Allegro (322 bars). Duration about 35 minutes.

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September Key: C Condition: New – Unused – Unopened Authorized Dealer: Musical Progressions Publisher: Hal Leonard Series: Vocal Solo/Jazz Ensemble Series Voicing: Score and Parts Artist: Earth, Wind and Fire Composer: Al McKay, Allee Willis, Maurice White You’re sure to fill the dance floor with this vocal solo version of the funk classic by Earth, Wind and Fire! Size: 12in x 9in UPC: 888680070946 Inventory#: 007012567

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