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.

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.

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.

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.

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: A0.918179 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.

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.

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).

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918148 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5795115. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918148). This joyful, 21st-Century, modal setting of Daniel 3 is the Responsorial Psalm for Trinity Sunday - Cycle A liturgy, but appropriate for any worship service. The piano accompaniment fits well under the fingers, allowing for energetic support to the vocals. 7 pages

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918152 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Blues,Concert,Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 6 pages. Christy L'Esperance #5799793. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918152). This audience-pleasing blues duet is great for teaching swing rhythyms, bass blues ostinato, and jazz articulation and syncopation.  Mid- to late intermediate. .

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918177 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 3 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6561405. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918177). Appropriate for wedding ceremonies, this setting of Psalm 33 (verses 12 and 18, 20-21, 22) The Earth is Full of the Goodness of the Lord provides a florid piano accompaniment (hinting harmonically at Pachelbel's Canon in the verses) and soaring vocal part which remains within a comfortable singing register.R. (5b) The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.Blessed the nation whose God is the Lord,the people he has chosen as his heritage.Yes, the Lord’s eyes are upon those who fear him,who hope in his merciful love.R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.Our soul is waiting for the Lord,He is our help and our shield,in him do our hearts find joy.We trust in his holy name.R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.May your merciful love be upon us,as we hope in you, O Lord.R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

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.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.918174 Composed by Christy L'Esperance. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Christy L'Esperance #6423503. Published by Christy L'Esperance (A0.918174). This 3-verse responsorial psalm setting of Psalm 50 To the Upright I will Show the Saving Power of God is appropriate for use within the Catholic Mass.  This arrangements sets verses 5-8, 14,  and 23 from Psalm 50: 1.Gather my faithful ones before me, those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. And the heavens proclaim his justice; for God himself is the judge. 2.Hear, my people, and I will speak; Israel, I will testify against you; God, your God, am I. Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you, for your burnt offerings are before me always. 3.Offer to God praise as your sacrifice and fulfill your vows to the Most High. He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies me; and to him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God..

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.