Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1067592 Composed by Shaker song attributed to Joseph Brackett. Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Christian,Concert,Contemporary,Instructional,Wedding. Accompaniment. Duration 82. K L Phillips #6549603. Published by K L Phillips (A0.1067592). This piano accompaniment track is the companion to Simple Gifts - Cello Solo with Piano Accompaniment available separately at Sheet Music Plus - Item ID # S0.1115597

Violin Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.997388 Composed by Shaker Hymn. Arranged by Rachel Lee. Christian,Concert,Romantic Period,Sacred,Spiritual. 15 pages. Rachel Lee #5313797. Published by Rachel Lee (A0.997388). This arrangement of Simple Gifts for violin quartet was composed with a violin studio in mind. This arrangement provides a way to get a group of violinists together and can be performed with multiple people playing each part. Violin I was written for more advanced players, going up into third position. Each part is a little easier, with Violin IV being the easiest so that beginner players can participate in a performance. This allows for in-studio collaboration and could be played at the end of a studio recital or other appropriate atmosphere.

Small Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Piano Accompaniment - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.880643 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lisa Nelson. Folk,Holiday. Score and parts. 14 pages. Lisa Nelson #5983415. Published by Lisa Nelson (A0.880643). Framed against a drone-like accompanying figure, this melody of this beloved folk tune, Simple Gifts, is presented by each instrument in the opening segment, then adds variety in the middle with momentum-building accompaniment, climaxing with a brief chorale section.  The ostinato accompaniment returns at the end, complimenting the simplicity of this traditional tune.

String Ensemble,String Trio Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.780474 Composed by 19th Century American Folk song and Elder Joseph Brackett. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Folk,Patriotic,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 8 pages. Cathy Stamegna #4966945. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.780474). Simple Gifts (with Shenandoah) (Violin Trio) combines two beautiful, well-known melodies.  The pieces are easily recognizable throughout.  While Parts 1 and 2 handle most of the thematic elements, Part 3 adds a subtle nuance with a staccato section that may be played as optional pizzicato.  Score & Set of Parts.  Performance Time: 2:47

Small Ensemble Piano Accompaniment,Trumpet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.880645 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lisa Nelson. Folk,Holiday. Score and parts. 14 pages. Lisa Nelson #5983419. Published by Lisa Nelson (A0.880645). Framed against a drone-like accompanying figure, this melody of this beloved folk tune, Simple Gifts, is presented by each instrument in the opening segment, then adds variety in the middle with momentum-building accompaniment, climaxing with a brief chorale section.  The ostinato accompaniment returns at the end, complimenting the simplicity of this traditional tune. The piano accompaniment provides a reliable pitch center and gives harmonic/rhythmic interest to this traditional tune. The key signature, range and rhythms are beginner-friendly, while briefly featuring every player using evenly-leveled parts. The accompaniment also gives the beginning player who is still developing endurance periodic rests.  

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1315815 Composed by Anon. Arranged by SCMusic. Christian,Christmas,Folk,Holiday,Traditional. Score. 3 pages. SCMusic #904590. Published by SCMusic (A0.1315815). The thanksgiving Quaker American folk song 'Simple Gifts', arranged for voice and piano in the key of F major.

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: A0.1299410 By Raluca Bojor. By Lasst Uns Erfreuen and Joseph Brackett. Arranged by Raluca Bojor. Christian,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 2 pages. Raluca Bojor #889277. Published by Raluca Bojor (A0.1299410). This early intermediate piano medley arrangement uses the old church hymn tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN (aka Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow) together with Joseph Brackett's Simple Gifts. Suitable for the Thanksgiving season.

Flute,Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.905776 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jerremy Fender. Children,Christian,Folk. Score and part. 2 pages. Jerremy Fender #6434303. Published by Jerremy Fender (A0.905776). 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!

Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1067594 Composed by Shaker song attributed to Joseph Brackett. Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Christian,Concert,Contemporary,Holiday,Wedding. Accompaniment. Duration 82. K L Phillips #6550535. Published by K L Phillips (A0.1067594). This piano accompaniment track is the companion to Simple Gifts - Vocal Solo with Piano Accompaniment available separately at Sheet Music Plus - Item ID# S0.1115995

Piano,Tuba - Digital Download SKU: A0.905778 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jerremy Fender. Children,Christian,Folk. Score and part. 2 pages. Jerremy Fender #6434307. Published by Jerremy Fender (A0.905778). 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!

Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1067593 Composed by Shaker song attributed to Joseph Brackett. Arranged by K.L. Phillips. Concert,Contemporary,Holiday,Instructional,Wedding. Accompaniment. Duration 82. K L Phillips #6550519. Published by K L Phillips (A0.1067593). This piano accompaniment track is the companion to Simple Gifts - Viola Solo with Piano Accompaniment available separately at Sheet Music Plus -  Item ID# S0.1115979

Choral Choir,Choral (SA) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1315818 Composed by Anon. Arranged by SCMusic. Christian,Christmas,Folk,Holiday,Traditional. 4 pages. SCMusic #904593. Published by SCMusic (A0.1315818). The thanksgiving Quaker American folk song 'Simple Gifts', arranged for 2-part, SA or female voice choir.

Instrumental Duet Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955229 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Neal Fitzpatrick. Folk,Instructional,Standards,Traditional. Score and parts. 3 pages. Neal Fitzpatrick Editions #4802767. Published by Neal Fitzpatrick Editions (A0.955229). This arrangement of the classic folk song Simple Gifts is for violin and cello duet. A great addition to a student's ensemble repertoire or as a piece for a student and teacher. This edition is in the key of C Major.Guitarist Neal Fitzpatrick has a B.M. from the Hartt School where he studied with Alan Spriestersbach and his M.M. from The Yale School of Music where he studied with Benjamin Verdery. He also studied  extensively with Sharon Isbin and Sal Salvador. Based in Connecticut, he is active as a soloist and in the chamber music scene. You can contact him here:http://www.nealfitzpatrickguitar.com

Small Ensemble Piano Accompaniment,Trombone - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.880647 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lisa Nelson. Folk,Holiday. Score and parts. 14 pages. Lisa Nelson #5983425. Published by Lisa Nelson (A0.880647). Framed against a drone-like accompanying figure, this melody of this beloved folk tune, Simple Gifts, is presented by each instrument in the opening segment, then adds variety in the middle with momentum-building accompaniment, climaxing with a brief chorale section.  The ostinato accompaniment returns at the end, complimenting the simplicity of this traditional tune.