Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918155 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Concert,Instructional,Standards,World. Score and parts. 4 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5803191. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918155). The second of Three Spice Duets, French Vanilla evokes the romance of France with lilting melodies in a 5/4 waltz. Techniques explored are lyrical shaping of phrases, 5/4 time, circle of fifths, and navigating multiple voicing in one hand (secondo). The melody is featured in both primo and secondo parts. Mid- to Late- Intermediate piano duet, excellent recital repertoire or for duet contests requiring contemporary American composers' works. The Three Spice Duets collection is best performed as a complete set. Look for Ground Cumin and Hungarian Paprika by Christy L'Esperance, also available on Sheet Music Plus.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918153 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Concert,Folk,Instructional,World. Score and parts. 3 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5805803. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918153). The third of Three Spice Duets, Hungarian Paprika embodies the fire of lively Hungarian folk dances. Techniques explored are quick rhythmic patterns passed between Primo and Secondo, varied articulation, and harmonic minor scale passages. Late- Intermediate piano duet, excellent recital repertoire or for duet contests requiring contemporary American composers' works.  The Three Spice Duets collection is best performed as a complete set.  Look for Ground Cumin and French Vanilla by Christy L'Esperance, also available on Sheet Music Plus.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1141601 By Christy L'Esperance. By Christy L'Esperance. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Instructional. 5 pages. Christy L'Esperance #741937. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.1141601). This short work for string quartet is from a set of Rose Quartets. Light and fresh, like the rose cultivar (About Face) that inspired its composition, the melodic phrases also play on the pitches from the spaces of the treble staff (F-A-C-E) and their about face retrograde.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918179 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Jewish,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 5 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6703849. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918179). This psalm setting, appropriate for weddings (and on the USCCB approved list of psalms for Catholic weddings) is gentle and song-like in its arrangement for voice and piano. The melody features a lyrical shape for the vocalist while staying within a comfortable range. The accompaniment is simple yet offers bits of countermelody in harmony with the vocal line. Guitar chords also provided in the score. (The alternate response, See how the Lord blesses those who fear him is also available on this site under the publisher Christy L'Esperance.)Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord.Blessed are all who fear the Lord,and walk in his ways!By the labor of your hands you shall eat.You will be blessed and prosper.R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord.Your wife like a fruitful vinein the heart of your house;Your children like shoots of the olive.around your table.R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord.Indeed thus shall be blessedthe man who fears the Lord.May the Lord bless you from Zion:all the days of your life!May you see your children’s children.R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918154 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Concert,Instructional,Latin,Standards,World. Score and parts. 4 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5802347. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918154). The first of Three Spice Duets, Ground Cumin evokes the rhythms and melodies of Spain and Portugal. Techniques explored are syncopation, varied articulation, and navigating multiple voicing in one hand (secondo). The melody is featured in both primo and secondo parts. Mid- to Late- Intermediate piano duet, excellent recital repertoire or for duet contests requiring contemporary American composers' works. The Three Spice Duets collection is best performed as a complete set. Look for Hungarian Paprika and French Vanilla by Christy L'Esperance, also available on Sheet Music Plus.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918180 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Jewish,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 5 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6703879. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918180). This psalm setting, appropriate for weddings (and on the USCCB approved list of psalms for Catholic weddings) is gentle and song-like in its arrangement for voice and piano. The melody features a lyrical shape for the vocalist while staying within a comfortable range. The accompaniment is simple yet offers bits of countermelody in harmony with the vocal line. (The alternate response, Blessed are those who fear the Lord is also available on this site under the publisher Christy L'Esperance.) The text is Psalm 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5: R. See how the Lord blesses those who fear him. Blessed are all who fear the Lord, and walk in his ways! By the labor of your hands you shall eat. You will be blessed and prosper. R. See how the Lord blesses those who fear him. Your wife like a fruitful vine in the heart of your house; Your children like shoots of the olive. around your table. R. See how the Lord blesses those who fear him. Indeed thus shall be blessed the man who fears the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion: all the days of your life! May you see your children’s children. R. See how the Lord blesses those who fear him.

Piano Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918159 Composed by Christy L'Esperance, Linus L'Esperance. Children,Concert,Halloween,Standards. Score. 1 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5838187. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918159). Who doesn't love a spooky Halloween piece to play for a recital - even if it's May? As written, it's a fun May recital piece for early elementary piano students.  With optional ending lyrics, it's a bone-chilling Halloween song.  For pre-readers, this piece is easily learned by rote (it was co-composed by a six-year-old!).

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918173 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6427961. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918173). This 4-verse responsorial psalm setting of Psalm 33 By the Word of the Lord the Heavens were Made is appropriate for use within the Catholic Mass. This arrangements sets verses 2-9 from Psalm 33:1.Give thanks to the Lord on the harp; with the ten-stringed lyre chant his praises. Sing to him a new song; pluck the strings skillfully, with shouts of gladness.2.For upright is the word of the Lord and all his works are trustworthy. He loves justice and right; of the kindness of the Lord the earth is full.3.By the word of the Lord the heavens were made; by the breath of his mouth all their host. He gathers the waters of the sea as in a flask; in cellars he confines the deep.4.Let all the earth fear the Lord. Let all who dwell in t he world revere him. For he spoke, and it was made; he commanded, and it stood forth..

Piano,Voice Duet Piano,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918150 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Sacred. 7 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5795765. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918150). Responsorial psalm with optional descant/duet for use in Catholic Mass. Psalm 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918161 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Contemporary,Instructional,Standards. Octavo. 6 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6035865. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918161). This choral setting of Emily Dickenson's poem by the same title is set within a contemplative 5/4 meter. An agitato middle section adds dramatic contrast.  Composed during the summer of 2020 amid the COVID 19 pandemic, this piece offers a universal message of hope through tenacity.Pedagogically, the piece offers opportunities to explore breath control and phrasing over long sustained notes, blending in unison, consonant and dissonant harmonies, and a sense of escape from the squareness of more common time signatures.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918176 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Contemporary,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 4 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6514451. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918176). This responsorial psalm is perfect for weddings, set with three verses (8-9, 10 & 15, 17-18). Situated comfortably within the range of most singers.Verses: 1. The Lord is kind and full of compassion, slow to anger, abounding in mercy.How good is the Lord to all, compassionate to all his creatures.2. All your works shall thank you, O Lord, and all your faithful ones bless you.The eyes of all look to youand you give them their food in due season.3.The Lord is righteous in all his waysand holy in all his deeds.The Lord is close to all who call him, who call on him in truth.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918170 Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by Christy L'Esperance. 20th Century,Folk,Ragtime,Standards,Traditional. Score. 3 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6239553. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918170). This is an arrangement of Scott Joplin's famous ragtime piece for a 2-octave handbell or handchime choir.  While easy to count, this piece is an excellent resource for teaching syncopation and goes especially well with lemonade.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918175 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6456933. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918175). Do You Love Me? is a choral setting (SATB) of John 21:15 - 21 with optional alto and soprano solos. The piano accompaniment implies (with a cock's crow) the connection between Jesus's repeated question, Do you love me, Simon, son of John? with Simon Peter's three denials of Christ preceding his crucifixion. Thus, this work is appropriate for the Lenten season and Triduum and well as Ordinary time.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918166 By Henry Mancini. By Henry Mancini. Arranged by Christy L'Esperance. Oldies. Score. 2 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6113459. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918166). From the film, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Henry Mancini's Moon River is beautifully arranged for 2 octave handbell or handchime choir.  This arrangement is well-suited for late beginner to late intermediate ensembles.

By Jackie DeShannon. By Burt Bacharach. Arranged by Christy L\'Esperance. Contemporary. Score. 3 pages. Christy L\'Esperance #6209867. Published by Christy L\'Esperance