Simple Gifts: SATB, <I>a cappella</I> Choral Octavo

**Simple Gifts: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo**

Name: Simple Gifts: SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-PO-0006682
Price: 2.05 USD
Availability: InStock

Traditional Shaker Song / arr., with additional words, by Mark Burrows

Item: 00-PO-0006682

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$2.05

Minimum order quantity: 10 copies

Please note: Under U.S. copyright law, you must purchase the exact number of copies needed for your ensemble. Printing, duplicating or sharing additional copies is strictly prohibited.

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.