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.

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.

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.

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 (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918151 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5795871. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918151). This choral work reminiscent of the Baroque style is perfect for Good Friday services, or for use anytime during Lent or on the Feasts of Pentacost or Holy Trinity. Organ or piano accompaniment, vocal solo sections intermixed with SATB choir.

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.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918160 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Easter,Sacred,Standards. Octavo. 12 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5900015. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918160). The complete texts in both English and Latin are woven into this SATB (with solos) choral arrangement of Anima Christi (Soul of Christ'). At times haunting, at times full of ethereal bliss, this versatile arrangement is suitable for the Feast of Corpus Christi or Holy Week, but appropriate for any worship service.English text of Anima Christi, prayer written by St. Ignatius of LoyolaSoul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Jesus, hear me. Within Your wounds, hide me. Permit me not to be separated from You. From the wicked foe, defend me. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to You that with Your saints I may praise You for ever and ever. Amen.

Choral Choir (SA) - Digital Download SKU: A0.918157 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Easter,Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5835911. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918157). Remembrance is a versatile meditation for Sunday Christian worship services. It may be sung as a solo, as a duet using soprano/tenor for the melody with alto/bass for the harmony line, or as a 2-part choral piece. Lyrics by Charles G. Woods.

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.

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.

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,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