Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1359394 By Neil Sedaka. By Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Pop,Standards. Score. 2 pages. John Fries #943857. Published by John Fries (A0.1359394). TYPE JOHN FRIES IN THE SEARCH BAR TO SEE ALL I HAVE TO OFFER! Thanks, John.  Laughter in the Rain is a song composed and recorded by Neil Sedaka, with lyrics by Phil Cody. It includes a 20-second saxophone solo by Jim Horn. The opening chord of the chorus was based on that used by John in Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which Sedaka has described as a drop-dead chord. He combined that with a pentatonic melody inspired by Aaron Copland. Cody claims to have written the lyrics in about five minutes after smoking marijuana and falling asleep under a tree for a couple of hours.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813527 Composed by Shaker Song (attr. Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr.). Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Sacred,Standards,Wedding. 11 pages. Regis Bookshar #6349869. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813527). Woodwind Quintet - Intermediate - Digital Download. Simple Gifts ('Tis the Gift to Be Simple), an American Shaker Song, written in 1848 and attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr. of Alfred, Maine, would be a great addition to any music library. The song was largely unknown outside Shaker communities until Aaron Copland used its melody for the score of Martha Graham's ballet, Appalachian Spring, first performed in 1944. Simple Gifts has now been arranged for a Woodwind Quintet, consisting of 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 French Horn and 1 Bassoon, by Regis Bookshar. This arrangement features the Bassoon on the melody. It is suitable for high school and college students, and, depending upon their ability, even elementary school students. Professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. It could be performed for concerts and church services. The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble has often performed it for Weddings. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (11 pages). In addition to this arrangement of Simple Gifts for a Woodwind Quintet, other arrangements of this tune are also available. There are Quintets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please feel free to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might also interest you. Please continue to check periodically because I continue to add new arrangements as often as I can. I'm certain that this arrangement of Simple Gifts will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

String Ensemble,String Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813518 Composed by Shaker Song (attr. Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr.). Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Concert,Folk,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 11 pages. Regis Bookshar #6349837. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813518). String Quintet - Intermediate - Digital Download. Simple Gifts ('Tis the Gift to Be Simple), an American Shaker Song, written in 1848 and attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr. of Alfred, Maine, would be a great addition to any music library. The song was largely unknown outside Shaker communities until Aaron Copland used its melody for the score of Martha Graham's ballet, Appalachian Spring, first performed in 1944. Simple Gifts has now been arranged for a String Quintet, consisting of 2 Violins, 1 Viola, 1 Violoncello and 1 Double Bass, by Regis Bookshar. This arrangement features the Viola on the melody. It is suitable for high school and college students, and, depending upon their ability, even elementary school students. Professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. It could be performed for concerts and church services. The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble has often performed it for Weddings. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (11 pages). In addition to this arrangement of Simple Gifts for a String Quintet, other arrangements of this tune are also available. There are Quintets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please feel free to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might also interest you. Please continue to check periodically because I continue to add new arrangements as often as I can. I'm certain that this arrangement of Simple Gifts will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.774179 Composed by Public Domain. Arranged by Peggy Duquesnel & Billy Martin. 20th Century,Folk,Holiday,New Age,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Duquesnel Music Publishing #3129225. Published by Duquesnel Music Publishing (A0.774179). A folk song from Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. Available on the In the Garden Piano Orchestrations album released by www.JoySpringMusic.com and www.PianoOrchestrations.com http://cdbaby.com/cd/peggyduquesnel4 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-garden-piano-orchestrations/id1105705305

Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: HX.391061 Composed by Aaron Copland. Arranged by Brian Belski. This edition: scorch. Classical. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.391061).

Concert band Eb Baritone Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: HX.246628 By Aaron Copland. Arranged by James Curnow. American,Classical,Concert. Individual instrument part. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.246628).

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813552 Composed by Shaker Song (attr. Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr.). Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Folk,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 13 pages. Regis Bookshar #6352555. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813552). Trumpet Octet - Intermediate - Digital Download. Simple Gifts ('Tis the Gift to Be Simple), an American Shaker Song, written in 1848 and attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr. of Alfred, Maine, would be a great addition to any music library. The song was largely unknown outside Shaker communities until Aaron Copland used its melody for the score of Martha Graham's ballet, Appalachian Spring, first performed in 1944. Simple Gifts has now been arranged for a Trumpet Octet by Regis Bookshar. It is suitable for high school and college students, and, depending upon their ability, even elementary school students. Professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. It could be performed for concerts and church services. The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble has often performed it for Weddings. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (13 pages). In addition to this arrangement of Simple Gifts for a Trumpet Octet, other arrangements of this tune are also available. There are Quintets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please feel free to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might also interest you. Please continue to check periodically because I continue to add new arrangements as often as I can. I'm certain that this arrangement of Simple Gifts will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

French Horn,Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.905782 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jerremy Fender. Children,Christian,Folk. Score and part. 2 pages. Jerremy Fender #6434313. Published by Jerremy Fender (A0.905782). Simple Gifts is a Shaker song written and composed in 1848, generally attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett from Alfred Shaker Village. Composers have used this many times since. From Aaron Copland, John Williams, and Frank Ticheli to R.E.M. and Judy Collins. And it has been used with different lyrics such as The Lord of the Dance by Sydney Carter. Hope you enjoy!

By Aaron Copland. Classical. Piano/Vocal. 2 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music (HX.386397). - Piano/Vocal - Classical - Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

Concert band Timpani - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: HX.246643 By Aaron Copland. Arranged by James Curnow. American,Classical,Concert. Individual instrument part. 1 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.246643).

Concert band Bb Trumpet 1 - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: HX.246629 By Aaron Copland. Arranged by James Curnow. American,Classical,Concert. Individual instrument part. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.246629).

Instrumental Duet Harp,Instrumental Duet,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.803869 Composed by Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr. Arranged by Serena O’Meara. Folk,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional,Wedding. Score and parts. 15 pages. O'Meara Music #5318357. Published by O'Meara Music (A0.803869). This famous Shaker quick dance has many names including Tis a Gift to be Simple, Simple Gifts, and Lord of the Dance. Aaron Copland included the melody in his ballet, Appalachian Spring (1944). Arrangements of Simple Gifts has been sung at three US Presidential Inaugurations (1985, 1993 and 2009).In the key of D, the melody is divided evenly between parts. There are no pedal or lever changes. Dynamics are clearly marked. Shaker songs were quite often sung in rounds. You will receive the Score with separate Viola and Harp parts.

Concert band Trombone 1 - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: HX.246634 By Aaron Copland. Arranged by James Curnow. American,Classical,Concert. Individual instrument part. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.246634).

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.500235 By Neil Sedaka. By Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Pop,Rock,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #113418. Published by John Fries (A0.500235). Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.  Laughter in the Rain is a song composed and recorded by Neil Sedaka, with lyrics by Phil Cody. It includes a 20-second saxophone solo by Jim Horn. The opening chord of the chorus was based on that used by John in Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which Sedaka has described as a drop-dead chord. He combined that with a pentatonic melody inspired by Aaron Copland. Cody claims to have written the lyrics in about five minutes after smoking marijuana and falling asleep under a tree for a couple of hours.

Brass Ensemble Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813542 Composed by Shaker Song (attr. Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr.). Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Folk,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 13 pages. Regis Bookshar #6352517. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813542). French Horn Octet - Intermediate - Digital Download. Simple Gifts ('Tis the Gift to Be Simple), an American Shaker Song, written in 1848 and attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr. of Alfred, Maine, would be a great addition to any music library. The song was largely unknown outside Shaker communities until Aaron Copland used its melody for the score of Martha Graham's ballet, Appalachian Spring, first performed in 1944. Simple Gifts has now been arranged for a French Horn Octet by Regis Bookshar. It is suitable for high school and college students, and, depending upon their ability, even elementary school students. Professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. It could be performed for concerts and church services. The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble has often performed it for Weddings. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (13 pages). In addition to this arrangement of Simple Gifts for a French Horn Octet, other arrangements of this tune are also available. There are Quintets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please feel free to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might also interest you. Please continue to check periodically because I continue to add new arrangements as often as I can. I'm certain that this arrangement of Simple Gifts will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.