Pierre LaPlante

The traditional Wisconsin folk tune The Pinery Boy arranged by Pierre LaPlante for SATB choir a cappella.

This suite was written and intended as a homage and stepping stone to the great band works of Gustav Holst, Grainger & Vaughan Williams. The three movements are based on traditional English folk tunes...

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 is a rare piece in the string orchestra repertoire that combines a beautifully simple melody with extremely fine compositional craft. It is a heartfelt gem that should become a standard in the li...

Middlebury is an old shaped note tune that first appeared in the early 1800's in Davisson's Supplement to the Kentucky Harmony. The arranger has here created a beautiful fantasia-like treatment of thi...

Arranger LaPlante has taken two traditional melodies from the Catalonian (northeastern) region of Spain: Carol of the Birds and On Christmas Eve. Catalonia boasts a long and varied history of music an...

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...

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...

From the dramatic opening and theme to the merry hornpipe and final ominous knell of the gong, it's 'all hands on deck!' 'A Pirate's Tale' musically depicts life of the high seas in the ages of gangpl...

Courtly pageantry, simple beauty and rambunctious fun abound in this wonderful setting! A delightful suite of 'Mr. Purcell's Riggadoon.' 'Over the Hills and Far Away,' and 'Lazy Pirate's Jig.' Music t...

Lots of color and contrast in this exciting journey through a wonderland of delightful variations. Every section has the opportunity to shine! A famous melody with a creative touch. Engaging!

Two Midwestern folk tunes, one tragic and one humorous, skillfully combined. The first section, 'The Pinery Boy,' conveys a feeling of grandeur and beauty of the land. The second section quotes 'The T...