Description
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). Shaker songs were quite often sung in rounds. Dynamics are clearly marked. Score & Parts, 15 pages
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