Simple Gifts - Orchestral Score and Parts

SKU: CF.BAS27

ISBN 9780825858024. UPC: 798408058029. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

Combining the popular Shaker tune Simple Gifts with holiday favorites, Larry Clark has created a wonderful novelty piece that is perfect for the holidays. The piece incorporates the positive essence of this truly American song and unites it with the good.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

SKU: AP.41188S

UPC: 038081471693. English. Shaker Folk Song.

A simple yet interesting arrangement of the much-loved tune, Simple Gifts, that will delight music lovers. The use of counterpoint provides a challenge, yet this delightful piece is still very playable. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: CF.BPS33F

ISBN 9780825855344. UPC: 798408055349. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

This glorious holiday piece is sure to become a classic. The tune Simple Gifts is the main theme heard throughout the piece and is intertwined with short snippets of several beloved Christmas carols. It is simple enough for any beginning band to play, but sounds quite sophisticated. Don't miss the opportunity to provide a joyous ending to your first holiday concert!

SKU: FJ.ST6407S

English.

Lighthe arted and energetic, this arrangement of Simple Gifts suggests a dance-like character. With its familiar and captivating tune supported by a gentle but persistent underlying rhythmic motif, students will study balance of sound, staccato and legato bowing styles.

About FJH Developing Strings

Sl ightly more advanced than Beginning Strings, this series begins to involve more position work and a slightly more complex rhythmic figures. Rehearsal piano is often provided. Ideal for middle school and smaller high school programs. Grade 2 - 2.5

SKU: HL.35032257

UPC: 888680746308. 5.0x5.0x0.175 inches. II Corinthians 4:17, II Timothy 2:8-12, Matthew 18:4.

A spectacular reimagining of the celebrated Shaker song made famous by Aaron Copland in Appalachian Spring! This American classic is sent soaring in this joyful and energetic arrangement that tugs at the heart and thrills the soul. Many options are available: full orchestration/track; one piano, four-hands or a one piano, two-hands version. All are expertly crafted and offer choirs a distinctive new take on this testament to living modestly in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Score and Parts (pic, fl, ob 1-2, A cl 1-2, bn 1-2, hn 1-4, C tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn, tba, timp, perc 1-2, glock, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

SKU: HP.2183

UPC: 763628121839. 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 43:1-5, Joshua 1:5-9, Romans 8:37-39.

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.

SKU: KN.9464

UPC: 822795094640.

Of all Shaker hymns, this is undoubtedly the best known because it served as the basis for Copland's ballet, Appalachian Spring. Arranged here for strings, it combines simple pentatonic melodies with memorable rhythms. Harmonics, tremolo and strummed chords in the keys of G and D add flair, and the score contains an excellent synopsis of Shaker life for students and audiences. Duration 2:15.