Pierre LaPlante composer / arranger
date of birth: 25.09.1943
A lifelong student and teacher of music, Pierre LaPlante was born September 25, 1943, in West Allis, Wis. He grew up in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. where he was active in the high school band, choir, and theater. LaPlante received a Music Clinic tuition scholarship to attend the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he earned his Bachelor of Music (1967) and Master of Music (1972) degrees.
In the fall of 1967, LaPlante began his teaching career in the Blanchardville, Wis. public school system (now Pecatonica Area Schools). There, he directed the high school band and chorus. In 1972, LaPlante went to Prescott, Wis. to direct the high school concert band, marching band, and choir. He returned to Blanchardville in 1975 to teach general music for grades K6 and beginning band. He retired from Blanchardville in 2001.
His many years of working with beginning band students has proven very helpful when writing music that is accessible to young players. An accomplished composer, LaPlante's catalog of musical works has been performed by high school bands in Australia, Europe, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. His first piece, Western Portrait, was published in 1976. His music is published by Daehn Publications as well as Kjos, Shawnee, Ludwig, Grand Mesa, and Bourne. In addition to band works, Bourne and G. Schirmer have published several settings of Wisconsin folksongs.
LaPlante has adjudicated for solo and ensemble contests and played bassoon in regional orchestras, including the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and the Beloit-Janesville Symphony. He is currently a member of MENC and ASCAP, and a former member of the Madison Wind ensemble. He resides in Oregon, Wis. with his wife, Laurie, where he enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and spending time with his family. His daughters, Amy and Elizabeth, enjoy careers in graphic design and teaching, respectively. He also has three grandchildren, Emily, Parker, and Kate.
In the fall of 1967, LaPlante began his teaching career in the Blanchardville, Wis. public school system (now Pecatonica Area Schools). There, he directed the high school band and chorus. In 1972, LaPlante went to Prescott, Wis. to direct the high school concert band, marching band, and choir. He returned to Blanchardville in 1975 to teach general music for grades K6 and beginning band. He retired from Blanchardville in 2001.
His many years of working with beginning band students has proven very helpful when writing music that is accessible to young players. An accomplished composer, LaPlante's catalog of musical works has been performed by high school bands in Australia, Europe, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. His first piece, Western Portrait, was published in 1976. His music is published by Daehn Publications as well as Kjos, Shawnee, Ludwig, Grand Mesa, and Bourne. In addition to band works, Bourne and G. Schirmer have published several settings of Wisconsin folksongs.
LaPlante has adjudicated for solo and ensemble contests and played bassoon in regional orchestras, including the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and the Beloit-Janesville Symphony. He is currently a member of MENC and ASCAP, and a former member of the Madison Wind ensemble. He resides in Oregon, Wis. with his wife, Laurie, where he enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and spending time with his family. His daughters, Amy and Elizabeth, enjoy careers in graphic design and teaching, respectively. He also has three grandchildren, Emily, Parker, and Kate.
American Sketches Pierre LaPlante
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Duration: 7:31 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
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Minka's Sleigh Ride Pierre LaPlante
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A Carol Triptych Pierre LaPlante
The Christmas story is recalled with familiar carols from three countries: Silent Night (Germany), We Three Kings (England), and Sing We Now of Christmas (France). This classic piece has all the colors of Christmas!
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The Red River Valley Pierre LaPlante
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 ensembles!
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Duration: 2:59 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 154853
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Music for the King's Delight Pierre LaPlante
Not only will the king be delighted, but so will the lords and ladies in the audience. This delightful suite of Mr. Purcell's Riggadoon; Over the Hills and Far Away and Lazy Pirate's Jig offers courtly pageantry, simple beauty and charming fun.
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The Band in the Square (on the Fourth of July) Pierre LaPlante
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 1
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Gathering Places (Three Spirituals for Band) Pierre LaPlante
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Duration: 8:33 min
Difficulty: 3
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The High Barbaree - Songs of the Sea Pierre LaPlante
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Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
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Fantasy on a Fiddle Tune Pierre LaPlante
Basierend auf dem amerikanischen Volkslied "Old Joe Clark", ist diese Fantasie reich an verschiedenen Stilen, Tempi und musikalischem Ausdruck. Musik die einfach Freude macht.
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Duration: 3:47 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 144940
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Five Good Natured Variations Pierre LaPlante
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Duration: 3:19 min
Difficulty: 2
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Article Nr: 142608
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Legends and Heroes Pierre LaPlante
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Duration: 8 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 141604
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Prairie Songs Pierre LaPlante
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English Country Settings Pierre LaPlante
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Duration: 7:07 min
Difficulty: 3+
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Article Nr: 124442
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Prospect - Hymn Setting "The Southern Harmony 1835" Pierre LaPlante
The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion, published in Philadelphia, was one of the more popular "shaped-note" tunebooks in 19th century America. Shaped notes were devised to make music-reading easier for the novice. Each of the four notes used had its own particular notehead shape. Tunebooks were, as a result often used to teach music (Harmony explains the Rudiments of Musi ...
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Duration: 3:50 min
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
Difficulty: 2+ (2,+)
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Nordic Sketches Pierre LaPlante
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Monterey March Pierre LaPlante
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Difficulty: 2
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Article Nr: 119258
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