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10 Interpretations of Joseph Brackett - Simple Gifts

Did you know Aaron Copland famously used this melody in his ballet "Appalachian Spring"?

"Simple Gifts" is a Shaker hymn composed by Elder Joseph Brackett in 1848. Its modal melody became widely known after being incorporated into Copland's 1944 ballet. The Santa Clara Vanguard version represents a modern marching band adaptation.

Which iconic 20th-century classical composition famously adapted this Shaker melody?

"Simple Gifts" is a Shaker hymn written by Elder Joseph Brackett in 1848. Its melody gained global recognition after being used as the thematic basis for Aaron Copland's ballet "Appalachian Spring" (1944). The song reflects Shaker values of humility and simplicity.

Which iconic 20th-century classical composition famously incorporated the Shaker melody "Simple Gifts"?

"Simple Gifts" is a Shaker hymn written in 1848 by Elder Joseph Brackett. It gained widespread recognition after being adapted by Aaron Copland in his 1944 ballet "Appalachian Spring". The song embodies Shaker values of simplicity and humility.

Did you know "Simple Gift" inspired Aaron Copland's famous Appalachian Spring?

A Shaker hymn composed in 1848, later popularized in classical adaptations.

How did a Shaker hymn from 1848 become a cornerstone of American classical music?

"Simple Gifts" is a Shaker hymn popularized in Aaron Copland’s ballet "Appalachian Spring", symbolizing humility and simplicity.

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