Andante and Allegro for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Yvonne Desportes. Southern Music Co., 1939, SS, 8 + 2 pages. Yvonne Desportes (1907-1993) was a French writer and composer. She composed over five hundred works, including opera, symphonies, ballets, concertos, chamber music, and vocal and solo instrumental music. Above the title of this music is printed, "For the National School Music Competition - Festivals." It begins with an Andante espressivo section which is immediately followed by the Allegro. Suitable for better high school bass clarinetists. (C2024)