The Gift To Be Simple Concert Band - Sheet Music
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The Gift To Be Simple
22538999
22538999
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Concert band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Euphonium, Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani, Tom-tom, Triangle, Trombone and more. - Grade 2
SKU: CF.YPS264
Composed by Mark Lortz. Folio. Score and parts. 78 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS264. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS264).ISBN 9781491163641. UPC: 680160922437. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Eb major.
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.
