Saxophone Ensemble,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813545 Composed by Shaker Song (attr. Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr.). Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Folk,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. 13 pages. Regis Bookshar #6352529. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813545). Saxophone 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 Saxophone Octet, consisting of 4 Alto Saxophones, 3 Tenor Saxophones and 1 Baritone Saxophone, by Regis Bookshar. This arrangement features the Baritone Saxophone 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 (13 pages). In addition to this arrangement of Simple Gifts for a Saxophone 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.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813519 Composed by Shaker Song (attr. Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr.). Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Folk,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. 11 pages. Regis Bookshar #6349843. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813519). Tenor Saxophone 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 Tenor Saxophone Quintet 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 (11 pages). In addition to this arrangement of Simple Gifts for a Tenor Saxophone 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.

Brass Ensemble Euphonium - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813508 Composed by Shaker Song (attr. Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr.). Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Folk,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 11 pages. Regis Bookshar #6349769. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813508). Euphonium 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 Euphonium Quintet 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 (11 pages) written in Treble Clef. Also available, if you would prefer, is a version written in Bass Clef. In addition to this arrangement of Simple Gifts for a Euphonium 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.

Choir Sacred Opt. C-Instrument (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed; 2-Part choir) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-4294 Incorporating the Shaker Tune Simple Gifts. Composed by J. Paul Williams and Joseph M. Martin. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Church Choral Series. Christmas; Epiphany; Sacred; Thanksgiving. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-4294. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-4294). English. 1 Samuel 2:18-26, Psalms 111, Psalms 136, Luke 2:41-52, Colossians 3:12-17.The enormously popular Shaker tune Simple Gifts is ingeniously incorporated into this lovely choral celebration of God's simple gifts. Appropriate for harvest, Thanksgiving, Christmastide and Epiphany, available in flexible voicings for large and small adult choirs with optional C-instrument (part included).

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.

Choir Sacred Opt. C-Instrument (SATB choir) - Grade 3 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-4293 Incorporating the Shaker Tune Simple Gifts. Composed by J. Paul Williams and Joseph M. Martin. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Church Choral Series. Christmas; Epiphany; Sacred; Thanksgiving. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-4293. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-4293). English. 1 Samuel 2:18-26, Psalms 111, Psalms 136, Luke 2:41-52, Colossians 3:12-17.The enormously popular Shaker tune Simple Gifts is ingeniously incorporated into this lovely choral celebration of God's simple gifts. Appropriate for harvest, Thanksgiving, Christmastide and Epiphany, available in flexible voicings for large and small adult choirs with optional C-instrument (part included).

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.

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.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.905075 Arranged by Rebekah Barker. 20th Century,A Cappella,Holiday,Patriotic,Traditional. Octavo. 5 pages. Rebekah Barker #3492553. Published by Rebekah Barker (A0.905075). Simple Gifts is an a Capella version of the original tune by Joseph Brackett. It showcases lyrics in the original written English lyrics, Latin, and modern English. The range is from a G3 to C5 and contains two, three, and four-part harmony.. Simple gifts is perfect for a choir whose voices are maturely developed.

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.

Handbells 3-7 Octave w/opt. Handchimes & opt. Alter-D - Level 2 - 3 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2183DP Arranged by Susan T. Nelson. General Worship, Sacred. Handbell Part. 11 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2183DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2183DP). 1 Corinthians 3:11 - 2 Timothy 2:19 - Jeremiah 29:11 - Psalms 42:5 - 1 Peter 4:12 - 2 Corinthians 12:9 - Genesis 26:24 - Hebrews 13:5 - Isaiah 43:1 - Isaiah 43:2 - Isaiah 43:3 - Isaiah 43:4 - Isaiah 43:5 - Joshua:1:5 - Joshua:1:6 - J.Medley of hymn tunes Lots of special techniques enhance the flavor and add challenge for your ringers. How Firm A Foundation/Simple Gifts Medley employs both hymn tunes, skillfully interwoven throughout in this highly orchestral, multi-textural arrangement. It is scored for 3-7 octaves of handbells with OPTIONAL 3-4 octaves of handchimes, plus optional 3-4 octaves of handchimes, plus optional 2-3 octaves of Petit & Fritsen or Silver Melody Bells. An orchestral bell (tubular) part is added which can substitute for the alternate bells if they are not available. This setting also sports a bell tree (Simple Gifts) in the upper 5th octave. A glockenspiel part is provided especially for 3 and 4 octave choirs, which duplicates the bell tree part.

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 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.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1259531 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Miriam Troxler. Classical,Religious,Standards,Traditional,Wedding. 10 pages. Miriam Troxler #852836. Published by Miriam Troxler (A0.1259531). This arrangement of Simple Gifts is suitable for weddings and performances. It opens with a cello solo. The viola joins for a short duet before the other parts come in. The arrangement builds with the second violin and first violin each playing melody in the second statement of the theme.  The development has the upper strings in a fugue.  The final statement of Simple Gifts is over a quote from Bach's cello suite in G major. Make the cellist and violist in your quartet happy! It will come round right..

Handbells handbell choir (2 octaves) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: H1.2471DP Arranged by Susan Geschke. 2-Octave Gem Series. Education, General Worship. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #2471DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.2471DP). Well-known shaker melody Send you soul soaring with Susan Geschke's setting of the well-known Shaker melody Simple Gifts. There are no bell changes and the rhythms are easily learned. This lively piece works equally well for handbells or handchimes and will instantly transport you into the joy of the moment. Simple Gifts is the third in Susan Geschke's Two-Octave Gem Series of pieces designed specifically for the two octave choir.