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: A0.918155 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: A0.918154 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!).

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918181 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Easter,Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6716521. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918181). Written for treble voices in two parts (choral or duet), this piece reflects the stillness and solitude of verse 35 of chapter 1 in Mark's Gospel. And rising very early in the morning when it was still dark, he departed. And he went out to a desolate place. And there he prayed.  With a haunting piano accompaniment and interweaving vocal lines, And Rising Very Early is suitable for concert or religious service settings. The piece may be sung and octave lower by tenor and bass voices.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1167879 Composed by Alexandre Desplat, Guillermo del Toro, and Roeban Katz. Arranged by Christy L'Esperance. Contemporary,Film/TV,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Christy L'Esperance #768231. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.1167879). This late intermediate piano arrangement of Ciao, Papa from Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio replicates some of the original orchestration while offering many opportunities for nuanced pedal technique and expressive voicing. The lyrics are included in the score and the melody is played in the right hand, making this arrangement appropriate for piano solo or piano and voice.

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: A0.918165 By The Beatles. By George Harrison. Arranged by Christy L'Esperance. Rock. Score. 4 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6207075. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918165). This handbell or handchime arrangement of George Harrison's Here Comes the Sun is a perfect song of cheer when hope is on the horizon. Perfect for Spring and late Winter concerts. Well-suited for adult or high school bell choirs, a good study in syncopation through anticipation.  A steady beat is provided by lower bells. Could accompany vocalists (lyrics included).

Handbell - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918163 Composed by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. Arranged by Christy L'Esperance. Film/TV. Score. 3 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6093843. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918163). This arrangement of Leslie Bricusse's Pure Imagination from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is written for 2-octave Early to Intermediate level Handbell or Hand Chime choir.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918178 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Contemporary,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 7 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6612075. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918178). Song of Seikolos is the oldest surviving complete composition, dating to ancient (200BC) Greece. The melody of Song of Seikolos is used as a framework for this setting of Psalm 148:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-13a, 13c-14a. Appropriate for Catholic wedding ceremonies as well as other sacred celebrations, this purchase includes the piece in a key suited for higher voices (G mixolydian) as well as a transposition down a fourth for lower voices.Text: Psalm 148:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-13a, 13c-14aR. (13a) Let all praise the name of the Lord.Praise the Lord from the heavens,praise him in the heights;Praise him, all you his angels,praise him, all you his hosts.R. Let all praise the name of the Lord.Praise him, sun and moon;praise him, all you shining stars.Praise him, you highest heavens,and you waters above the heavens.R. Let all praise the name of the Lord.Mountains and all hills,fruit trees and all cedars;beasts, both wild and tame,creeping things and birds on the wing.R. Let all praise the name of the Lord.Kings of the earth and all peoples,princes and all judges of the earth,young men and maidens as well,the old and the young together.Let them praise the name of the Lord,for his name alone is exalted.R. Let all praise the name of the Lord.His splendor above earth and heaven.He exalts the strength of his people.R. Let all praise the name of the Lord.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1202108 By Alfred Deller. By Thomas Ravenscroft. Arranged by Christy L'Esperance. A Cappella,Baroque,Early Music,Folk,Renaissance. Octavo. 2 pages. Christy L'Esperance #800750. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.1202108). This haunting a capella setting for three treble voices of Thomas Ravenscroft's 1611 publication of The Three Ravens features three vocal lines which wind gracefully through each phrase. The vocal ranges are as follows: Soprano 1: middle C to E-flat 5, Soprano 2: middle C to C5, Alto/tenor: A-flat 3 to F4.

Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.918158 Composed by Camille Saint Saens. Arranged by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Romantic Period,Sacred,Wedding. 4 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5821773. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918158). A beautiful musical prayer for any Christian celebration of marriage, Into Your Hands combines the melody of The Swan from Camille Saint-Sean's Carnival of the Animals with the Nuptial Blessing used in the Roman Catholic wedding ceremony. The vocal line has been altered slightly from the original in order to fit comfortably within a vocalist's range.