- New!
- Band
- Percussion
- Orchestra
- Brass Band
- Jazz
- Chamber
- Voice
Genre: Band
Series: Diamond Band Series
# of Players: Standard
Level: 5 | Duration: 5:20
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2022
Download mp3 | Click on images to left for score sample
What would it sound like if Claude Debussy had been able to score for the modern wind band? Andrew Blair’s new orchestration of Debussy’s beloved Clair de Lune attempts to answer the question by faithfully and stunningly recreating the work for today’s wind ensembles. This new transcription employs the full color palette of the contemporary wind ensemble and is an instant hit for performers and audiences alike.
Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Diamond Band Series
Level: 5 | Duration: 5:20
Instrumentation
Flute 1
Flute 2
Flute 3
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba
Double Bass
Harp
Piano
Timpani [4 drums]
Glockenspiel/Crotales [2 octaves]
Vibraphone
Chimes/Marimba [5-octave]
Percussion: Triangle, Wind Chimes, Suspended/Sizzle Cymbals, Bass Drum
Program Notes
What would it sound like if Claude Debussy had been able to score for the modern wind band? Andrew Blair’s new orchestration of Debussy’s beloved Clair de Lune attempts to answer the question by faithfully and stunningly recreating the work for today’s wind ensembles. This new transcription employs the full color palette of the contemporary wind ensemble and is an instant hit for performers and audiences alike.