Brass Ensemble Euphonium,Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.722756

Composed by Joseph Brackett. Arranged by Jari A. Villanueva. Folk,Patriotic,Romantic Period,Spiritual. Score and parts. 13 pages. JV MUSIC #3427949. Published by JV MUSIC (A0.722756).

Simple Gifts Shaker Hymn for Brass Quintet
Arranged by Jari Villanueva

Brass Quartet
2 Trumpets in Bb
Horn in F (Eb Alto, Trombone, Bb Trumpet)
Euphonium (Baritone TC)
Substitute parts available

The tune was written by Joseph Brackett (1797–1882) in 1848. Brackett, a lifelong resident of Maine,first joined the Shakers at Gorham, Maine, when his father's farm helpedto form the nucleus of a new Shaker settlement.

The song was largely unknown outside Shaker communities until Aaron Copland used its melody for the score of MarthaGraham's ballet Appalachian Spring (Shakers once worshipped on Holy Mount, in the Appalachians), first performed in 1944. Copland usedSimple Gifts a second time in 1950 in his first set of OldAmerican Songs for voice and piano, which was later orchestrated. Many people thought that the tune of Simple Gifts was a traditional Celtic one but both the music and original lyrics are actually the compositions of Brackett. Simple Gifts has been adapted or arranged many times since by folksingers and composers.

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Instrumental Duet Flute,Instrumental Duet,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.833940

By A. Copland, Judy Collins. By Shaker Hymn Hymn. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Christmas,Easter,Praise & Worship,Spiritual,Traditional. Score and parts. 4 pages. Chicory Music #440746. Published by Chicory Music (A0.833940).

'Simple Gifts' was a dancing song. The Shakers called it a quick dance. There are words in the song about bowing and bending and turning, and the Shakers actually did that as they sang those words. The song was both an instruction for dancing as well as an instruction for life. The song was limited to the Shakers until Copland popularized the melody in his 1944 ballet score, Appalachian Spring. In the 1960s, Carter's hymn carried the tune into churches. It wasn't until 1970 that folk singer Judy Collins resurrected the original words of Simple Gifts and performed it nationwide.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Oboe/English Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.839980

By A. Copland, Judy Collins. By Shaker Hymn Hymn. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Christmas,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Spiritual,Wedding. Score and parts. 4 pages. Chicory Music #445851. Published by Chicory Music (A0.839980).

'Simple Gifts' was a dancing song. The Shakers called it a quick dance. There are words in the song about bowing and bending and turning, and the Shakers actually did that as they sang those words. The song was both an instruction for dancing as well as an instruction for life. The song was limited to the Shakers until Copland popularized the melody in his 1944 ballet score, Appalachian Spring. In the 1960s, Carter's hymn carried the tune into churches. It wasn't until 1970 that folk singer Judy Collins resurrected the original words of Simple Gifts and performed it nationwide.

Instrumental Duet B-Flat Clarinet,Flute,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.769552

By A. Copland, Judy Collins. By Shaker Hymn Hymn. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Easter,Praise & Worship,Traditional. Score and parts. 4 pages. Chicory Music #377192. Published by Chicory Music (A0.769552).

'Simple Gifts' was a dancing song. The Shakers called it a quick dance. There are words in the song about bowing and bending and turning, and the Shakers actually did that as they sang those words. The song was both an instruction for dancing as well as an instruction for life. The song was limited to the Shakers until Copland popularized the melody in his 1944 ballet score, Appalachian Spring. In the 1960s, Carter's hymn carried the tune into churches. It wasn't until 1970 that folk singer Judy Collins resurrected the original words of Simple Gifts and performed it nationwide.

Flute Duet Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.757372

By A. Copland, Judy Collins. By Shaker Hymn Hymn. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Celtic,Easter,Irish,Praise & Worship. Score. 4 pages. Chicory Music #365102. Published by Chicory Music (A0.757372).

'Simple Gifts' was a dancing song. The Shakers called it a quick dance. There are words in the song about bowing and bending and turning, and the Shakers actually did that as they sang those words. The song was both an instruction for dancing as well as an instruction for life. The song was limited to the Shakers until Copland popularized the melody in his 1944 ballet score, Appalachian Spring. In the 1960s, Carter's hymn carried the tune into churches. It wasn't until 1970 that folk singer Judy Collins resurrected the original words of Simple Gifts and performed it nationwide.

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.697732

Composed by 18th C. Shaker Tune. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Baroque,Christmas,Folk,Instructional,Sacred. 10 pages. Sandy McIntire #6567827. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.697732).

Simple Gifts Goes Baroque is an Easy intermediate Violin Solo with a Piano accompaniment 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. Simple Gifts Goes Baroque is also available as an intermediate piano solo at sheetmusicplus.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.727202

Composed by Carol Troutman Wiggins. Children,Instructional,Standards. Octavo. 3 pages. Carol Troutman Wiggins #3075697. Published by Carol Troutman Wiggins (A0.727202).

SHAKE IT UP!
Unison w/Optional Shakers

Maracas, tambourines, cabasas, shekeres. etc., or any type of shaker instrument may be used
Easy, upbeat song highlighting shaker percussion instruments
Comfortable singing range
Easy melody
Repetitive lyrics
Use of crescendos/decrescendos, repeat/fade
1950's style accompaniment
Instrument cues included on score
Chords added for other instruments

Piano Accompaniment/Rehearsal Track available on this site!

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.

Choir,Hand Percussion,Orff Instrument,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1065412

Composed by Carol Troutman Wiggins. Children,Instructional. Accompaniment. Duration 78. Carol Troutman Wiggins #3075699. Published by Carol Troutman Wiggins (A0.1065412).

SHAKE IT UP! Piano Accompaniment/Rehearsal Track
Unison w/Optional Shakers

Maracas, tambourines, cabasas, shekeres. etc., or any type of shaker instrument may be used
Easy, upbeat song highlighting shaker percussion instruments
Comfortable singing range
Easy melody
Repetitive lyrics
Use of crescendos/decrescendos, repeat/fade
1950's style accompaniment
Instrument cues included on score
Chords added for other instruments

1 Piano,4 Hands,Piano Duet - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1077842

By Francis Osentowski Digital KB recording. By Francis Osentowski, DMA University of North Texas. Arranged by Original composition. Jazz,Latin. Score. 2 pages. Francis Osentowski #681825. Published by Francis Osentowski (A0.1077842).

Simple Salsa was composed for my grandchildren Franklin and Faye and is meant to be fun for new pianists They began piano lessons nine months ago and have made great technical progress and love to perform. The lower part, Piano II, is easier and repeats a basic bass line and simple three note chords. Piano 1 is slightly more difficult but more melodic. The slower section on page two is more melodic and relaxed. The performer can double some of the melody pitches one octave above for more drama and volume. The optional egg shaker part (or any similar shakers) is just a basic Latin rhythm part and is not notated with normal rhythm notation. but just a text suggestion. The music can be played Piano Four Hands or with two pianos. Feel free to add or subtract to the notation and rhythms depending on the level of the young pianists. If other y kids own Latin percussion instruments...they are welcome to join in! Hope you enjoy performing this lively music.