Gift to Be Simple, The

From Wind Repertory Project

Arranged by Heskel Brisman


Subtitle: Shaker Folk Song


General Info

Year: 1976
Duration: c. 2:10
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Theodore Presser
Cost: Score and Parts - $88.95


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This is a well-conceived setting of the familiar tune, featuring the melody in different registers and guises, including a canonic passage, rather complex textures, and a section using minor mode. An amusing coda with effective use of percussion provides a fresh conclusion.

- Program Note from Music for Concert Band


Media

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State Ratings

  • Florida: III
  • Kansas: II
  • Maryland: II
  • Tennessee: II
  • Virginia: II


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer


Resources

  • Brisman, H. (1976). The Gift to Be Simple: Shaker Folk Song [score]. Elkan-Vogel: Bryn Mawr.
  • Krienes, J.; Hansbrough, R. (2014). Music for Concert Band: A Selective Annotated Guide to Band Literature. Meredith Music Publications: Delray Beach, Fla.; pp. 8.