Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.697730 Composed by 18th Century Shaker Hymn. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Baroque,Christmas,Classical,Instructional,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. Sandy McIntire #6566799. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.697730). Simple Gifts Goes Baroque is an Intermediate Piano Solo based on the Shaker tune, Simple Gifts. Shakers were an early Protestant Christian denomination that was known during the mid-19th century for an Era of Manifestations that produced dances, drawings, and songs inspired by spiritual revelations. Baroque is a style of artistic expression from the 17th Century that had complex forms. In music, baroque includes melodies moving together and in contrast. Suggestions for fingering are included.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1122135 By Kathleen Ryan. By Shaker Hymn Hymn. Arranged by Kathleen Ryan. Classical,Folk,Religious,Spiritual. Score. 3 pages. Indigo Mesa Music LLC #723285. Published by Indigo Mesa Music LLC (A0.1122135). This is the Shaker hymn A Gift to Be Simple, arranged and performed by Kathleen Ryan as the final section of of her piece Simple Love, on the album A Handfull of Quietness. (The opening section is an arrangement of The Riddle Song, and if you would like that as well, search for Kathleen Ryan Simple Love.) Open-fifth chords in the bass, with the left hand crossing above the right hand to complement the folk harmonies, create a sound that is both full and spare. This arrangement is perfect for church solo or wedding use. (YouTube link is to Simple Love; Simple Gifts begins at 1:59.).

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1008479 Composed by Thomas Boduch. New Age. Score. 5 pages. Thomas Boduch #4794925. Published by Thomas Boduch (A0.1008479). This is the introductory track from Tom Boduch's album SIMPLE GIFTS.  The album was inspired by the Shaker Hymn of the same name.  The album recognizes and musically expresses appreciation for the many gifts we all are blessed to receive each day.

Piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.15-836-E Composed by Michael Larkin. 28 pages. MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music #15-836-E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music (MQ.15-836-E). Michael Larkin's piano collections have found a wide following because of his creative writing and his musical sensitivity to the needs of worshipers. Collected here are eight imaginative and useful arrangements of American hymn tunes and spirituals.Includes:God, Who Stretched the Spangled HeavensHoly MannaHow Firm a FoundationFoundationLet Us Break Bread TogetherBreak Bread TogetherShall We Gather at the RiverHanson PlaceDeep RiverDeep RiverThere is a Balm in GileadBalm in GileadTis the Gift to Be SimpleSimple GiftsWayfarin' StrangerWayfarin' StrangerWere You ThereWere You ThereWhen I Survey the Wondrous CrossHamburg.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1314014 By Shaker Hymn Hymn. By Anon. Arranged by SCMusic. Christian,Christmas,Folk,Holiday,Traditional. Score. 2 pages. SCMusic #902741. Published by SCMusic (A0.1314014). The thanksgiving Quaker American folk song 'Simple Gifts', arranged for solo piano in the key of F major, with guitar chords also indicated.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1511361 By Jennifer Eklund. By Joseph Brackett. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Folk,New Age,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. Jennifer Eklund #1086535. Published by Jennifer Eklund (A0.1511361). Simple Gifts arranged by Jennifer Eklund in a contemporary lyrical style ideal for intermediates of all ages. This version is part of the Dreamweaver songbook.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1103761 By Rebecca Belliston. By Conrad Kocher, Joseph Brackett. Arranged by Rebecca Belliston. Folk,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 5 pages. Rebecca Belliston #707044. Published by Rebecca Belliston (A0.1103761). Intermediate piano solo of two songs, For the Beauty of the Earth and Simple Gifts. Full piano version and Vocal Duet also available.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.848745 Composed by Spiritual. Arranged by Gene Roberson. Concert,Contemporary,Spiritual. Score. 5 pages. Gene Roberson #5042723. Published by Gene Roberson (A0.848745). Arrangement of Simple Gifts from Appalachian Spring Suite  by CopelandRecital piece . Church service.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.726934 Composed by Conrad Kocher, Folliott S. Pierpoint, and Joseph Brackett. Arranged by Rebecca Belliston. Christian,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 5 pages. Rebecca Belliston #6114719. Published by Rebecca Belliston (A0.726934). ► Piano Solo medley of For the Beauty of the Earth and Simple Gifts, sometimes known as Lord of the Dance► Also available for Intermediate Piano Solo and Vocal Duet

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742303 Composed by Elder Joseph Brackett. Arranged by Chrissy Ricker. Christmas,Contemporary,Holiday,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Chrissy Ricker #6094435. Published by Chrissy Ricker (A0.742303). This is a contemporary arrangement of the lovely Shaker song Simple Gifts. This arrangement is at the late intermediate level and would make a lovely selection for holiday church services or recitals.About the arranger: Chrissy Ricker is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) with a Master's degree in piano performance and pedagogy. Chrissy enjoys composing and arranging music to motivate and challenge students of all ages. In addition to the works she publishes through SMP Press, Chrissy's piano music is also published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company, Piano Pronto Publishing, and Musicnotes. Her music has appeared on the piano contest lists of many state and national teaching associations, including the National Federation of Music Clubs. Visit Chrissy's website at www.chrissyricker.com.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.767649 Composed by Joseph Brackett. Arranged by c.e. walz. Folk,Graduation,Holiday,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. C.E. Walz #3585683. Published by C.E. Walz (A0.767649). Grandma says that every time she hears this tune, she wants to stand up and dance a jig! Likely the most popular of Shaker tunes, Simple Gifts remains a favorite in schools, folk concerts, and houses of worship. This tune gained popularity when it was included in Aaron Copland's score for the ballet Appalachian Spring. The melody has a decidedly traditional Celtic sound, but it was written by Elder Joseph Brackett of Maine in 1848. This intermediate arrangement is in the key of G and begins with 12/8 time counted in 4. The last page moves to a more regal and slower 4/4 meter then returns to echo the beginning 12/8 time to close. 4 pages and 2:10 minutes long

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.920352 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Dan Karlsberg. Children,Folk,Holiday,Patriotic. Score. 3 pages. Daniel H. Karlsberg #6246487. Published by Daniel H. Karlsberg (A0.920352). Here are 5 short versions of the classic shaker melody Simple Gifts.  It may be performed in order, or you may choose just to perform one of the versions.  The first version is at a late beginner level, with fingerings given.  The other versions are at the intermediate level. Listen to the audio to check it out.  Enjoy!

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.597118 Composed by Joseph Brackett. Arranged by Nigel Jefferies. Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Nigel Jefferies Music #6325905. Published by Nigel Jefferies Music (A0.597118). Simple Gifts arranged for intermediate piano.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.616201 By Raluca Bojor. By Lasst Uns Erfreuen and Joseph Brackett. Arranged by Raluca Bojor. Praise & Worship,Traditional. Score. 6 pages. Raluca Bojor #225358. Published by Raluca Bojor (A0.616201). This piano medley arrangement begins with German hymn LASS UNS ERFREUEN which has been set to several English texts, including “All Creatures of Our God and King� and the Doxology (“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow�). The second element of this medley is Joseph Brackett’s “Simple Gifts� which is found in some hymnals under the title “Lord of the Dance.� The left hand provides a seamless transition between this medley’s sections via continuous broken chords. Suitable for church prelude or offertory. Performance time 3’40�.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1495933 By William Haviland. By Traditional Music. Arranged by William Haviland. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Spiritual,Traditional. Score. 3 pages. William Haviland #1072464. Published by William Haviland (A0.1495933). Here's a chilled solo piano version of the famous Shaker song 'Simple Gifts' [also known as 'Lord of the Dance'].