The Afternoon of a Puppy gets the idea for its title from the tone poem Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun composed by French Impressionist Claude Debussy in 1894. Like the prelude, this piece is programatic - it is inspired or motivated by a non-musical idea. As you listen to this piece imagine the exploits of a puppy through a typical afternoon.

Hear Afternoon of a Puppy.

By Tom Lazarich, Neil A. Kjos Music Publisher

© 2003 Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Used with permission 2005


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