{"product_id":"9780571538102-simple-gifts-sab-choral-octavo","title":"Simple Gifts","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Gifts \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been sung to numerous different lyrics (particularly Sydney Carter’s 1960s hymn Lord of the dance) and the tune is very well known, thanks to its use in Aaron Copland’s score for the ballet Appalachian Spring, first performed in 1944. Elder Joseph Brackett – a shaker from Maine – originally wrote it as a ‘dancing song’ in 1848. This arrangement by \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander L’Estrange\u003c\/strong\u003e is appropriately simple and beautifully effective.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eThis piece is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eFaber Choral Singles \u003c\/strong\u003eseries, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3-part choir (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the \u003cstrong\u003eFaber Choral Singles\u003c\/strong\u003e series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178507092342,"sku":"9780571538102","price":4.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_32931922.jpg?v=1742954637","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780571538102-simple-gifts-sab-choral-octavo","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}