Shaker music arrangements by Roger Lee Hall

Shaker Music Arrangements

by Roger Lee Hall

Published by PineTree Music

SMA 1: Seven Variations on a Shaker Marching Tune (Op 1, No. 2)
SMA 2: Two Shaker Humility Songs (Op. 7)
SMA 3: Six Shaker Rounds (Op. 13)
SMA 4: Four New England Shaker Spirituals (Op. 40)
SMA 5: Shaker Hymn: The Humble Heart (Op 41)
SMA 6: Four Canterbury Shaker Spirituals (Op. 42)

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Mr. Hall's most performed and recorded instrumental work!

SMA 1: Piano Variations on a Shaker Marching Tune (Op. 1, No. 2)

This set of 7 variations on a Shaker marching tune for piano
was completed at Bingamton University in April of 1971 by Roger Lee Hall
and first performed by him one month later.
The work was published in 1984 and subtitled: "A Study in Compositional Styles."

Sections:

Theme: Shaker marching tune, 1843
Variation One: Classical
Variation Two: Romantic
Variation Three: Impressionistic
Variation Four: Bi-tonal
Variation Five: Quartal
Variation Six: Bi-modal
Variation Seven: Twelve-tone

One of the CDs with these Piano Variations:

American Places - Musical Travels (AMRC 0028)

Mr. Hall's most performed and recorded vocal title!

SMA 2: Two Shaker Humility Songs

These two Shaker songs by Roger Lee Hall are for a SATB chorus A cappella.

No.1: "Gentle Words" - song by Polly M. Rupe, Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, ca. 1867

No. 2: "Love is Little" - song from South Union, Kentrucky, ca. 1834

Both of these Shaker song arrangements are available on this CD:

Gentle Words: A Shaker Music Sampler

SMA 3: Six Shaker Rounds

Rounds for 2, 3 or 4 voice parts:

1. "Welcome Song" - Rosetta Cummings, Enfield, NH, 1869

2. "Let Us Endeavor" - David A. Buckingham, Watervliet, NY, 1873

3. "Morning Bells" - David A. Buckingham, Watervliet, NY 1873

4. "Christian Love" - poem by Elvah F. Collins, Mt. Lebanon, NY, 1881

5. "Search Thou My Heart" - poem by R. Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1921

6. "Farewell Song" - Canterbury, NH, 1862

SMA 4: Four New England Shaker Spirituals (Op. 40)

For SATB chorus a cappella, 12 pages.

No. 1: Greeting Song - "Welcome, Welcome"
Sister Rosetta Cummings, Enfield, New Hampshire, 1869

No. 2: Humility Song - "May I Softly Walk and Wisely Speak"
Learned from the singing of Eldress Bertah Lindsay, Canterbury, NH

No. 3: Dancing Song: "Simple Gifts"
Elder Joseph Brackett. Alfred, Maine, 1848

No. 4: Farewell Song - "We Will All Go Home With You"
Learned from singing of Sister R. Mildred Barker, Sabbathday Lake, Maine

All four New England Shaker spirituals, arranged by Roger Lee Hall,
are performed on this CD:

SMA 5: The Humble Heart (Op. 41)

For SAB chorus a cappella or with keyboard accompaniment.

The Humble Heart (f.l.: Whence come this bright celestial light) - six verses
Text: Eunice Wyeth/ Tune: Thomas Hammond Jr.

Cost for both is $5.00.

SMA 6: Four Canterbury Shaker Spirituals (Op. 42)

Dedicated to Kathryn Southworth
Director, The Canterbury Singers

1. "The Prince of Peace" -- Shaker song compiled by Lucy Williams, 1830s.

2. "Celestial Choir" -- Shaker hymn, 1847

3. "Celestial Praises" -- Shaker hymn given by inspiration, 1841

4. "We Will All Go Home With You" -- Shaker song, 1862

These Canterbury spirituals are suitable for Christmas choral concerts or church services - SATB or SAB Chorus.

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Arrangements by Roger Lee Hall
are available on these CDs:

Celestial Praises - A Celebration of Shaker Spirituals

Gentle Words - A Shaker Music Sampler

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