SKU | 50-3110 |
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Composer/Arranger | McCarthy, Michael |
Voicing & Instruments | SATB divisi a cappella, Soprano, Tenor/Baritone Solos |
Series | Washington National Cathedral Series |
Difficulty | Moderately Difficult |
Tune Name | SIMPLE GIFTS (SHAKER MELODY/SHAKER SONG/SHAKER TUNE) |
Liturgical Year | Easter, Lent |
Catholic Lectionary | Exaltation of the Holy Cross A, Exaltation of the Holy Cross B, Exaltation of the Holy Cross C |
Common Lectionary | Lent 2B |
Publisher | MorningStar Music Publishers |
This arrangement was commissioned by BBC Radio 3 for a program of Lenten readings and music. While honoring the jaunty nature of the shaker melody set on the tune SIMPLE GIFTS, the arrangement carries a darker undertone when recounting the crucifixion and death of Jesus, thus making it suitable for use in Lent as well as other times of the year.