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Simple Gifts
Folk song arranged by Andrew Balent
General Info
Year: 1848 / 1986
Duration: 2:45
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Carl Fischer
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00 | Score Only (print) - $10.00
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 Trumpet (Cornet) I-II
Horn in F
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion I-II, including:
- Bass Drum
- Bells
- Crash Cymbals
- Snare Drum
- Triangle
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
Simple Gifts is a traditional folk hymn from the Shaker religious group. This arrangement should be prepared for performance with careful attention given to the contrasting styles, articulations and dynamics.
- Program Note from score
Media
(Needed - please join the WRP if you can help.)
State Ratings
Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association - D
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- Hanford (Calif.) West High School Symphonic Band (Lisa Butts, conductor) – 11 March 2016 (2016 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
- American Canyon (Calif.) High School Wind Ensemble (Matthew J. Smith, conductor) – 11 March 2016 (2016 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
- Austin Peay State University Symphonic Band (Stephanie Elder, conductor) – 7 April 2014
Resources
- Simple Gifts. Wikipedia. Accessed 25 May 2021