Pierre LaPlante: spartiti facile

Two Ukrainian folk tunes; 'Minka' and 'The Birch Tree,' combined with sleigh bells, tambourines and wood blocks to take us on a snowy Russian sleigh ride. Everyone gets the melody in this delightful y...

Another wonderful folksong setting scored especially for the young band. Beautiful lines and harmonies grace this gem. Accessible to young players, this gorgeous piece is worthy of performance by all...

Whispering,' first made popular by Whiteman, and later, by Goodman and Dorsey, is the basis for this fun-filled arrangement. This band-friendly, kid-friendly piece will 'fox-trot' your young players b...

A slow, resplendent statement of the folksong is followed by a boisterous 'hit the trail' section. Another outstanding setting for young band. Sure to please!

Travelin' Music' will send you 'travelin' along with this lively setting of an old timey fiddle tune written back in the 1850's, that we know as the 'Arkansas Traveler.' Because the tune is somewhat p...

During the Jazz age of the 1920's, 'the cat's pajamas' referred to anything special, unique or 'cool.' Musically speaking, the image of a cat in pajamas might suggest combining low clarinets (reminisc...

This masterwork is a combination of paddling songs, love songs and songs of celebration describing the hearty French Canadian fur traders of Canada and the upper Midwest in the eighteenth and early ni...

An exceptional set of variations on the well-know humorous American folk song Mr. Frog Went A-Courtin' by this highly respected composer. Although basically light hearted, this work is an excellent in...

An exceptional set of variations on the well-know humorous American folk song Mr. Frog Went A-Courtin' by this highly respected composer. Although basically light hearted, this work is an excellent in...

This piece is a real treat! Pierre has created a frolicking portrayal of a morning walk. 'An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day,' wrote Thoreau, and this tune will leave everyone in a...