Musique et délices

       Danielle Fournier

A music teacher affiliated with the École de musique Vincent-d’Indy and member of the Quebec Music Teachers’ Association (QMTA), Danielle Fournier is also active as an accompanist pianist, chamber musician and composer.


Her professional work has led her to create various arrangements and compositions. Several of her piano pieces are included in the programs of various educational institutions in Quebec, including those of the École de musique Vincent-d’Indy  (Piano Repertoire) and the Anna-Marie Globenski Preparatory Music School at Laval University. In addition, her Petite rêverie pour Marie is included in the harp program (for beginners) of the Académie de musique du Québec. “Chanson pour Jimmy” and “Petite rêverie pour Marie” were recorded in 2007 by pianist Michel Fournier (CD album 17:05).


Danielle enjoys writing pieces in various styles that are enjoyable to play for young people of all ages. Her compositions are popular choices for exams, competitions and music festivals.


Most of her piano compositions can be found in the following two albums: Twelve Piano Pieces and Six Songs Without Words, published by 80 Days Publishing since 2022, after initially appearing with La Grande Portée, which she co-founded (since 1993) with her husband Gilles Naud.


Danielle is also the author of three collections of Christmas carols arranged for piano (including a volume of duets for beginners), also published by 80 Days Publishing.


In 2023, Danielle wrote two pieces for flute and piano, commissioned by Karen North (a flute teacher in Australia and founder of Allegro Music Publishing) for her upcoming book Lyrical Flute Miniatures. This book, published in February 2024, and intended for beginner-intermediate flutists, contains around forty original pieces all commissioned by Karen North, including Gaelic Dance and The Cheerful Flutist, written by Danielle.


Click  here to see and hear Gaelic Dance


Click  here to see and hear The Cheerful Flutist

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Directory

Always on the lookout for new works for my students, I love discovering new contemporary pieces that are both accessible and pleasant to listen to. Several women, often teachers, write little gems of pieces for young players.


Among them, I particularly appreciate the following composers: the Canadians Anne Crosby, Christine Donkin and Linda Niamath as well as the Americans Susan Alcon, Melody Bober, Eugénie Rocherolle and Catherine Rollin.


It is in this spirit of discovery and always for pleasure that I write my own.

Compositions and arrangements for piano

First of all, here is a series of individual pieces written for the piano - sometimes for my students. This includes some arrangements, including the traditional piece "Trois anges sont venus ce soir" (“Three Angels Came Tonight”)

Individual pieces

My piano albums sometimes comprise a packaging of selected individual compositions, sometimes a series of arrangements of Christmas carols.

Albums

Compositions for various instruments

These are pieces adapted from piano compositions for other instruments such as the Celtic (lever) harp, or compositions intended specifically for various instruments or for small ensembles.

Various Instruments

Compendium

Following is a list of my published compositions, whether for piano or other instruments like the Celtic harp. Just click the following button:

Compendium

Exploring Salon Music of the Past

Step back in time to the elegant salons of the early 1900s, where another musical genre reigned supreme. Salon music, with its enchanting melodies and lively rhythms, captivated audiences and set the stage for unforgettable gatherings. Danielle and her brother pianist, Michel Fournier, lead us on a journey to uncover the hidden gems of this bygone era.

Les Galops

Christopher Norton:

"I cannot recommend this book more highly - students will respond to the beautiful melodies, piquant harmonies and composerly attention to detail. A set of the pieces would be a wonderful addition to a recital programme for an intermediate player."


-- In the Music Blog of pianist-composer Christopher Norton.



Miniatures de flûte lyrique, musique commandée par le joyeux flûtiste

Karen North:

"Some music you just can’t help but smile when you hear or play it, and this is one of those pieces!


“The Cheerful Flutist” is a delightful new work by Canadian composer Danielle Fournier, a perfect new piece for flute students.


Danielle says: “This piece is about a friendly and cheerful flutist who, happy as a lark, loves to stroll in remote landscapes, playing sweet melodies that bring good humor to whoever happens to hear them! Perhaps it's you?


In any case, I hope this music can bring you happiness!”


-- On the Facebook of Allegro Music Publishing.



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How to gain access to Danielle's scores...

La Grande Portée™

  1. The scores of Danielle Fournier's compositions and arrangements are produced by Éditions La Grande Portée and are available at the Coopérative Vincent-d'Indy in Outremont (Montreal - Édouard-Montpetit metro station).
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628, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine

Montréal (Outremont) QC ● H2V 2C5

Tél. / 1 800 542-1034 ou 514 342-5106


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My pastime

Always curious, eager to pass on my knowledge, and through my actions, happy to bring about a little dose of happiness.

WATERCOLORS

Both a pastime of discovery and an opportunity to enrich one's thinking through the arts.

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CHORAL ACCOMPANIMENT

EExperience with choirs in classical and popular singing, in coaching, creation of piano scores, etc.

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TEACHING & COMPOSITION

Private piano/theory lessons, compositions for piano and small ensembles, some pieces being on the program of music schools.

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THE VIRTUAL NOTEBOOK

Chronicles, discussions, interviews, analyzes

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