Pierre Laplante Sheet Music
About this collection
Pierre Laplante Sheet Music
Pierre LaPlante has crafted a collection of folk and novelty arrangements built specifically for concert bands. His works draw on traditional fiddle tunes and American folk songs, adapted for ensemble performance at accessible grade levels. Directors looking to add character pieces to their programs will find LaPlante's arrangements—including the popular Fantasy on a Fiddle Tune and Five Good Natured Variations on Mr. Frog Went a Courtin'—offer strong musical content with practical scoring. These pieces work well for concert programming, festivals, and school performances.
Who it's for
- Concert band directors seeking folk-based arrangements for grades 2-3
- Community and school bands wanting character pieces and novelty works
- Programs building out American folk repertoire
What's inside
- Folk and novelty arrangements by Pierre LaPlante for concert band
- Grades 2-3 difficulty, matching developing and intermediate ensembles
- Conductor scores and full parts sets, ready to print and distribute
Things to consider
LaPlante's arrangements sit comfortably in grades 2-3, making them suitable for programs with players at mixed ability levels. Decide between conductor score alone (for preview or reference) or the full score and parts set (for rehearsal and performance). These pieces pair well with patriotic or folk-themed concert programs.