SKU: AP.48899
UPC: 038081562230. English. Traditional Shaker Song.
This creative arrangement of the well-known Shaker song passes the traditional tune to every voice part, using the others to support the buoyant melody. Scored for a mixed choir with congas, claves, and maracas, Mark's setting opens with a bit of suspense that soon breaks into a bright a cappella feature. Some rhythmic augmentation provides a warm center before returning to the vibrant feel. Fans will note a few additional lyrics that celebrate the gift to be loving, light, hopeful, and true. A final flourish fans out from the only unison measure into a resounding G major chord.
About Alfred Choral Designs
Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: CF.YPS264
ISBN 9781491163641. UPC: 680160922437.
The Gift To Be Simple was commissioned by the North Bethesda (Maryland) Middle School Band, where Monica Hepburn is the director. Monica is a former student and graciously asked me to write this for her band. I aimed to take this traditional Shaker song and add modern harmonies, rhythms, and instrumentation.With that in mind, the introduction is similar to the lyrical setting of the original. Measure 5 creates a lively rhythmic motive for the ensemble where the members should match note lengths and style. Be sure that the clarinet and saxophone are the predominant motives at m. 18 so the melody can be fully realized. At mm. 26 and 38, be sure that the rhythmic accompaniment does not overpower the melody and that they adhere to all articulations. Finally, the marking forte-piano followed by a crescendo at m. 53 is critical for the final musical push to the end of the piece.I hope you and your ensemble enjoy performing The Gift To Be Simple.
SKU: CF.YPS264F
ISBN 9781491164044. UPC: 680160922833.
SKU: HL.118807
UPC: 884088901486. 5x5 inches.
Layered voice parts open and close this fresh and contemporary spiritual setting with a fun male voice style that will be instantly appealing for middle school Tenor Bass ensembles! Optional shaker and congas will be a fun addition! Discovery Level 3. Available separately: TTB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.
SKU: CF.CM9712
ISBN 9781491160077. UPC: 680160918676. Key: F major. English. Adapted from Quaker song.
The following notes were written by Brian Busch for the original three-part mixed setting of this arrangement. They are equally meaningful for this new TBB voicing by Greg Gilpin. The contemporary gospel style is a highly charged, emotional music. It is not recommended that you stand still while performing this work. Clapping and swaying along with well-placed scoops are definitely appropriate. The soloist is allowed some extemporaneous latitude. It's important that you have a good time with the music. However, remember the message and let that also determine your demeanor on stage and in the rehearsal room. I feel relatively certain that the Shakers would approve this setting.The following notes were written by Brian Busch for the original three-part mixed setting of this arrangement. They are equally meaningful for this new TBB voicing by Greg Gilpin.The contemporary gospel style is a highly charged, emotional music. It is not recommended that you stand still while performing this work. Clapping and swaying along with well-placed scoops are definitely appropriate. The soloist is allowed some extemporaneous latitude. It's important that you have a good time with the music. However, remember the message and let that also determine your demeanor on stage and in the rehearsal room. I feel relatively certain that the Shakers would approve this setting.
SKU: HP.8822
UPC: 763628188221. By Twila Paris. John 1:29, Matthew 27:27, Matthew 27:41, Revelation 5:12.
Popular song by Twila Paris Lloyd Larson's earnest, sensitive setting for Twila Paris' popular song was Hope's top-seller in 2001. Appropriate for Lent, Holy Week, baptism, and special dedication or confirmation services, this blockbuster arrangement is now available in SATB, SAB and Two-Part Mixed voicings. Accompaniment can be provided by keyboard, rhythm, CD track or handbell choir. The new optional handbell accompaniment can also stand alone as a setting for 3-5 octaves of bells. The orchestration includes parts for two flutes and one oboe; three trumpets, two horns, two trombones and a tuba; percussion (bells, mark tree, shaker, timpani) and harp; strings and shared rhythm part (piano, acoustic guitar, electric bass, drum kit).
SKU: HP.C6143P
UPC: 763628261436.
Ghana Folk Song This Ghana folk song, paired with Tom Colvin's text, is often associated with holy week and the event of Jesus washing the disciples' feet. This perceptive setting finds the perfect rhythmic groove to compliment the hymn. The addition of congas and egg shaker enrich the true folk song feel that it deserves, and the flute part adds color and sweep.
SKU: AP.48428
UPC: 038081552514. English. Traditional Spiritual.
The familiar African-American spiritual in a fresh rhythmic setting! Opening with just a shaker and unison voices, a tapestry of percussion ostinatos and traditional choral harmony gradually unfolds before returning back to the clean lines of the beginning. Well-planned key changes ensure successful a cappella modulations for less-experienced groups. Three notated percussion parts are included in the publication.
SKU: LO.15-3632H
ISBN 9780787764036.
This authentic setting of a cherished isiXhosa folk song contains simply stated vocal lines supported by a light, gently rhythmic piano part. Enhance learning and performance with the pronunciation guide and translation available as a free download, and don't forget the optional djembe (congas) and shekere (shaker) parts. Also available is a synth track accompaniment, complete with African instrumentation!
SKU: AP.48425
UPC: 038081552484. English. Traditional Spiritual.
