# French Masters Suite: Concert Band, Ensemble Works

- **Brand:** Alfred Music
- **Price:** $7.00
- **Catalog:** alfred
- **Retailer:** alfred
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABqVW7jqrvLdspv809FTEADlrVglFKgwfBidAJxjWKuYm5GewMDi82yopdVVQTuYvouy7Yxec_pWbku7rHLmE4Qkaibf8VY6JLa4vXZ8FgF1BpC2gd88gmT_odXMrtleUUI7FeLVTbYPdZ9x3vRZPALDJKbbi7DDmVR5OE0io_r-QyIuXrTyYUrZ0i7VV-RRzjr1aCi6PX3TW5yZ8mr_nQcJwI-PYdtICe7Zs9eVGqLVdXJ-RW9MHcpTqzfyLR6cjaDO4s078NHBuw877RahyVvNGjIleiY2FYZGfB7BvqxWb7J5s0CStK0fc9K_oH6iusK0CDOxdiB7AqQlmQzQ8hU-M3e_mmrzYj-eVDEhCxcbB9nnnhC3GAcgRerEaAEeSai3-aFAMtYInuQyY5xEG0_-7vXBhif_DRN_dC1m5kZtuYtW5l2zOpQVKJBdU1mD7p5cgKf
- **GTIN:** 9798888522264

## Summary

French Masters Suite sheet music for concert band and ensemble works, featuring arrangements of Couperin, La Coste, and Rameau.

## Description

The rhythm of the dance animates this Suite arranged by Philip Gordon, reflecting the carefree, light-hearted spirit of the French court during the reign of Louis XIV and Louis XV. All three composers here represented--Couperin (1668-1733), La Coste (ca. 1700-1750) and Rameau (1683-1764)--were contemporaries of Bach and Handel. The Rigaudon is a lively dance, characterized by a jumping step that made it quite popular. It was danced in the American Colonies as well as in Europe. The Sarbande is a rather slow dance of Spanish origin; it is calm and staid, putting emphasis on the melody. The Gavotte is a very animated dance, with strongly marked accents; it, too, was very poular and frequently used on gala occasions.

## Categories

- **Categories:** Shipped

## Enrichment

- **Type:** sheet music
- **Type Synonyms:** musical score, composition
- **Tags:** concert band, ensemble works, classical music
- **Category Path:** Media > Sheet Music
- **Music genre:** Classic, Dance
- **Canonical Brand:** Alfred Music

## Images

- ![Image 1](https://cdn.octogen.ai/9b2a64a810fa62ecdf8db63b242cdf34/2812dd034658be0812c48a27847065a7.png)

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