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"Moon Music"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | Moon Music |
| Composer | Various (arr: F.G.J. Absil) |
| Instrum. | Concert Band |
| Date | February 1986 |
| Duration | 23'50 |
| Style | Latin - Swing - Ballad - Bossa Nova - Rock |
| Key | Various |
| Meter | Various |
| Measures | 562 |
| Tempo | Various |
| Grade | 3 |
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
- Flute 1-2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1-2-3;
- Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
- Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3, Baritone 1-2-3, Tuba;
- DoubleBass/Bass Guitar, Drums, Timpani, Percussion.
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
This extended medley for concert band consists of the following titles:
- Introduction, maestoso opening, 10 mm, F, 76 BPM,
- Blue Moon (R. Rodgers), latin-bolero, 98 mm, F-G, 76 BPM,
- How High the Moon (M. Lewis), swing, 117 mm, G-C, 120 BPM,
- Moon River (H. Mancini), ballad-waltz, 104 mm, C-Eb, 72 BPM,
- Fly Me to the Moon (B. Howard), latin-bossa nova, 97 mm, C-Ab, 126 BPM,
- It's Only a Paper Moon (H. Arlen), disco-rock, 136 mm, Bb, 120 BPM.
The medley is based on a number of songs with titles orbiting around the Moon. The instrumentation requires a concert band. This arrangement is of medium grade complexity. All songs are connected by transitional sections. The rhythm section must contain a bass player, preferably on both string bass and bass guitar, and drum set. Guitar and piano/keyboard may be added for improved rhythmic support.