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Another enticingly slow and lush movement from Mr St Pierre, this one is deceptively simple: easy key and easy notes; but the 5/4 meter shifts capriciously between 2+3 and 3+2, so players are kept on their toes throughout the piece. The top line is designated as Sopran(in)o because there are some instances of high B and C- the composer provides an alternate for low notes if sopranino is used. The Great Bass adds some refreshing depth to the sound, and as the composer mentions, both treble- and bass-clef parts are provided. The music moves slowly enough to give new players a good chance to succeed at reading bass clef in C fingering. This piece would add great interest and variety to a 5-part group’s concert.