Chorale and Shaker Dance

Piece Type: Wind Ensemble

Instruments Used: Alto Saxophone, Bari Saxiphone, Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Glockenspiel, Oboe, Piccolo, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tenor Saxophone, Timpani, Triangle, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Xylophone

Composer Notes: A superb selection for any contest or concert program. Comprising two main musical ideas, one of which is the familiar Shaker hymn 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple, this is an exceptionally interesting, mildly contemporary, quite playable and deservedly popular work. A teaching-learning unit prepared by Robert Garofalo that includes interpretive analysis, teacher's lesson plan, and student learning guide is also available.

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Performed by The Central College Honor Band

Performed for Central College Bandfest 2023