A Shaker March: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Arr. John Kinyon
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0004490
$42.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| A Shaker March: Score | $7.00 | |
| A Shaker March: Flute | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| A Shaker March: 1st Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Here's a charming and unique march-style arrangement of the well-known Shaker melody "The Gift to be Simple." Countermelodies and contrasting question-and-answer sections add plenty of musical interest without over-extending the technique of your beginning band. Add a slice of Americana to your next concert!
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Additional Details
Series:
Mini Score Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
102
SKU:
00-PK-0004490
More about this title
About the Arranger: John Kinyon
John Kinyon studied at Ithaca College and the Eastman School of Music, and later earned an honorary doctorate from Limestone College in South Carolina. His career spans public school instrumental music direction, music department administration, educational leadership at Warner Brothers Music in New York, and music education faculty work at the University of Miami.
Why we love this
Kinyon's knack for stretching Grade 1 repertoire without crushing it shows in every measure here. The countermelodies and call-and-response sections give your band real musical architecture to engage with, while the familiar Shaker tune keeps learning curves manageable and performances convincing from the first rehearsal.
What to expect
Warm, grounded, and genuinely American in character. The Shaker melody carries spiritual simplicity, while the march form and added harmonies give it forward momentum and gentle sophistication.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands seeking accessible but musically satisfying repertoire. This arrangement works equally well for younger players building fundamentals and for community ensembles looking for straightforward, audience-friendly programming.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the march's gentle swing with clear articulation in the low brass; avoid letting the tutti sections flatten into straight quarter notes.
- Balance the countermelodies carefully in the clarinet and trumpet sections so they support rather than overshadow the main theme.
- Bring out the question-and-answer phrasing in the contrasting sections by releasing the first phrase crisply and letting a beat of silence breathe before the answer enters.
How to use it
Program this during a concert dedicated to American roots music, pairing it with spirituals or folk song arrangements. It also serves as an excellent opener for festivals or school performances where you want to establish ensemble cohesion and audience goodwill before moving to more challenging work.
Skills your students will build
- Articulation control in march style (separating quarter and eighth notes cleanly)
- Balancing melody with countermelody across sections
- Phrasing in call-and-response structures
- Reading Grade 1 concert band parts with confidence
- Sustaining ensemble sound across tutti passages