Clair de Lune (Band Gr. 5) [Debussy]

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.