Large Ensemble Cello,Clarinet,Double Bass,English Horn,Flute,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869348

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,A Cappella,Baroque,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 46 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #6073. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869348).

Septet, opus 77 ... Variations on a Shaker Tune was commissioned by Mark Ludwig for his educational series in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. When he approached me about writing a theme and variations work for the purpose of illustrating musical form, texture and orchestration to a young audience, I thought what better thing to do than to use as a theme a Shaker hymn from nearby Hancock Shaker Village. As it turns out Deborah Leath Rentz, a mezzo-soprano who is Mark's assistant at the Terezin Music Foundation, has been researching and transcribing a Shaker Hymnal, ca. 1850, created and compiled at the Hancock Shaker Village. (Deborah's project is sponsored by the Hancock Shaker Village and the Richmond Performing Series.) So I asked her to put on DAT tape a number of these hymns for me. I immediately fell in love with the very first one on the tape: Grateful Remembrance. It had a soulful, melancholic core; an almost bluesy feeling to it.

In this performance, Deborah will sing the hymn a cappella in the beginning. Then, seven variations will follow.

I. Grateful Remembrance An instrumental version of the hymn.
II. Grateful Chanting Featuring the B-flat clarinet in a pentatonic chant setting.
III. Grateful Funk The bluesiness of the hymn is transformed into a funk riff.
IV. Tango Remembered A four-note fragment from the hymn is transformed into a sultry tango.
V. Sambinha agradecida The yearning flat 6th in the hymn is transformed into a samba Carmen Miranda would've loved.
VI. Canonized Remembrance The hymn is treated to a canonic transfiguration.
VII. Grateful Groove The pentatonic nature of the hymn is spun out in an Afro-cuban razzle dazzle finale!!!

Enjoy!!!

Large Ensemble Cello,Clarinet,Double Bass,Flute,Horn,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869298

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,A Cappella,Classical,Contemporary,Latin,Romantic Period. Score and parts. With Grateful Chanting: Featuring the B-flat clarinet in a pentatonic chant setting. III. 46 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #431091. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869298).

Instrumentation: Flute, Bb clarinet, Horn in F, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Program note:
Septet, opus 77 ... Variations on a Shaker Tune was commissioned by Mark Ludwig for his educational series in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. When he approached me about writing a theme and variations work for the purpose of illustrating musical form, texture and orchestration to a young audience, I thought what better thing to do than to use as a theme a Shaker hymn from nearby Hancock Shaker Village. As it turns out Deborah Leath Rentz, a mezzo-soprano who is Mark's assistant at the Terezin Music Foundation, has been researching and transcribing a Shaker Hymnal, ca. 1850, created and compiled at the Hancock Shaker Village. (Deborah's project is sponsored by the Hancock Shaker Village and the Richmond Performing Series.) So I asked her to put on DAT tape a number of these hymns for me. I immediately fell in love with the very first one on the tape: Grateful Remembrance. It had a soulful, melancholic core; an almost bluesy feeling to it.

In this performance, Deborah will sing the hymn a cappella in the beginning. Then, seven variations will follow.

I. Grateful Remembrance: An instrumental version of the hymn.
II. Grateful Chanting: Featuring the B-flat clarinet in a pentatonic chant setting.
III. Grateful Funk: The bluesiness of the hymn is transformed into a funk riff.
IV. Tango Remembered: A four-note fragment from the hymn is transformed into a sultry tango.
V. Sambinha agradecida: The yearning flat 6th in the hymn is transformed into a samba Carmen Miranda would've loved.
VI. Canonized Remembrance: The hymn is treated to a canonic transfiguration.
VII. Grateful Groove: The pentatonic nature of the hymn is spun out in an Afro-cuban razzle dazzle finale!!!

Enjoy!!!

Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1190435

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. 34 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #790011. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.1190435).

Instrumentation:
Flute
Clarinet in Bb
Horn in F
Violin
Viola
Cello
Doiuble bass

Septet, opus 77 … “Variations on a Shaker Tune� was commissioned by Mark Ludwig for his educational series in the Western Berkshires of Massachusetts.  When he approached me about writing a “theme and variations� work for the purpose of illustrating musical form, texture and orchestration to a young audience, I thought what better thing to do than to use as a theme a Shaker hymn from near Hancock Shaker Village.  

As it turns out Deborah Leah Rentz, a mezzo-soprano who is Mark’s assistant at the Terezín Music Foundation, has been researching into and transcribing from a Shaker Hymnal, ca. 1850, created and compiled for the Hancock Shaker Village.  (Deborah’s project is sponsored by the Hancock Shaker Village and the Richmond Performing Series.)    So I asked her to put on a DAT tape (those were the days before CDs or digital distribution… ) a number of these hymns for me.  I immediately fell in love with the very first one on the tape, “Grateful Remembrance.�  It had a soulful, melancholic core; an almost “bluesy� feeling to it.  In this performance, Deborah will sing the hymn a cappella at the beginning.    Then, the seven variations will follow.

I. Grateful Remembrance … An instrumental version of the hymn.
II. Grateful Chanting … Featuring the B-flat clarinet in a pentatonic “chant� setting.
III. Grateful Funk … The “bluesiness� of the hymn is transformed into a funk riff.
IV. Tango Remembered … A four-note fragment from the hymn is transformed into a sultry tango.
V. Sambinha agradecida … The yearning “flat 6th� in the hymn is transformed into a samba Carmen Miranda would’ve have liked.
VI. Canonized Remembrance … The hymn is treated to a canonic transfiguration.
VII. Grateful Groove … The pentatonic nature of the hymn is spun out in an Afro-cuban dazzle dazzle finale!

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.939569

Composed by Matthew Vincoli. 20th Century,Folk. Score and parts. 104 pages. MJV Music #6078293. Published by MJV Music (A0.939569).

SHAKER PORTRAITS is a tone poem depicting the life of the Shakers, a religious order known for their simplicity, devotion, and work ethic. The piece is comprised mostly of original melodies, with parts of the beloved Shaker hymn Simple Gifts woven throughout in many variations. The work is broken up into five sections: Sunrise, Working the Fields, At the Spinning Wheel, Afternoon Stroll, and Music Hall Dance.
(Duration ~ 6:35)

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.773726

Arranged by Anthony Giamanco. Concert,Folk,Sacred,Standards. Score. 8 pages. Whole Tone Press #3860279. Published by Whole Tone Press (A0.773726).

The popular Shaker tune, found in many hymnals today, is here delightfully arranged for early intermediate piano solo. Students as well as church pianists looking for something quick to prepare will love its rustic quality and unique harmonies! Ideal for worship services and recitals!

Anthony Giamanco is a member of ASCAP. His many piano, organ, choir, and chamber works are in the catalogs of numerous publishers including GIA, Shawnee Press, Alfred, Augsburg Fortress, Lorenz, and others. His music also can be purchased through sheetmusicplus.com, Sheet Music Marketplace, and JW Pepper.

Anthony's music can be heard on his website, anthonygiamanco.com,
https://www.anthonygiamanco.com,
on SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/tony-giamanco,
and on his YouTube channel

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1033884

Composed by Shaker Hymn Tune. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 2 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #639197. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.1033884).

This arrangement is set for Carillon, however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, a version of the hymn with variations on the repeats, and a full length repeat. This Shaker hymn tune is from Canterbury, N.H.

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1033894

Composed by Shaker Hymn Tune. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #639208. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.1033894).

This arrangement is set for Carillon, however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, a treatment of the hymn with variations on the repeats, and a full statement of the theme. This Shaker hymn tune is from Alfred, Me.

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1033886

Composed by Shaker Hymn Tune. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 2 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #639199. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.1033886).

This arrangement is set for Carillon, however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, a full statement of the theme, and 2 variations. This Shaker hymn tune is from Canterbury, N.H.

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.823678

Composed by Shaker Hymn Tune. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #6320883. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.823678).

This arrangement is set for Carillon, however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, 3 variations, and a full statement of the theme.
The words are associated with harvest or Thanksgiving. This Shaker hymn tune is from Canterbury, N.H.

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1033888

Composed by Shaker Hymn Tune. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 2 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #639203. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.1033888).

This arrangement is set for Carillon, however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, a full statement of the theme, and 2 variations. This Shaker hymn tune is from Canterbury, N.H.

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1033879

Composed by Shaker Hymn Tune. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 2 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #639192. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.1033879).

This arrangement is set for Carillon, however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, a full statement of the theme, a variations, and a D.S. al Fine. This Shaker hymn tune is from Mt. Lebanon, N.Y.

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1033892

Composed by Shaker Hymn Tune. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #639206. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.1033892).

This arrangement is set for Carillon, however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, a full statement of the theme, and 2 variations. This Shaker hymn tune is from Hancock, Mass and Canterbury, N.H.

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1033895

Composed by Shaker Hymn Tune. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #639209. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.1033895).

This arrangement is set for Carillon, however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, a full statement of the theme, 3 variations, and a D.S. al Fine. This Shaker hymn tune is from Canterbury, N.H.

Strings Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1450146

Composed by Shaker Hymn. Arranged by Homco/Crinion. Early Music,Folk. 3 pages. Homco/Crinion #1029846. Published by Homco/Crinion (A0.1450146).

This stark, yet poignant Duo version of Simple Gifts puts a complicated spin on a simple Shaker Hymn. Imitative melodic passages and fugal counterpoint lines make the melody turn, turn, turn 'til we come 'round right. The tune is both haunting and inspiring - simple, yet timeless.

Carillon,Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1247551

Composed by Shaker Hymn Tune. Arranged by Richard Giszczak. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Individual part. 3 pages. Singing Winds Music Company #842103. Published by Singing Winds Music Company (A0.1247551).

This arrangement is set for 25-Bell (or larger) Carillon (C,D,E...d1), however it may also be played on piano, organ, or electronic keyboard or adapted to other instruments. It is comprised of a short introduction, a full statement of the theme, and 3 variations.
The hymn tune name is The Harvest Call. The words Harvesters, the grain is ripening are associated with Thanksgiving.