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Brackett was born in [[Cumberland, Maine]] on May 6, 1979.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hall|first=Roger L.|year=2006|title=The Story of SIMPLE GIFTS|publisher=PineTree Press}}</ref> He is known as the author of the Shaker dancing song "[[Simple Gifts]]", which has become an internationally loved tune, both through his original version |
Brackett was born in [[Cumberland, Maine]], on May 6, 1979.<ref>{{cite book|last=Hall|first=Roger L.|year=2006|title=The Story of SIMPLE GIFTS|publisher=PineTree Press}}</ref><ref name=bulletin>{{cite web|last=Hall|first=Roger|title=Joseph Brackett's "Simple Gifts"|url=http://www.american-music.org/publications/bullarchive/hall233.htm|work=Society for American Music Bulletin|accessdate=4 February 2013}}</ref> He is known as the author of the Shaker dancing song "[[Simple Gifts]]", which has become an internationally loved tune, both through his original version and many of its adaptations. The song, written in 1848, was largely unknown outside of Shaker communities until [[Aaron Copland]] used the melody in his 1944 composition ''[[Appalachian Spring]]''. |
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Brackett's tune is also known widely through the lyrics "[[Lord of the Dance (hymn)|Lord of the Dance]]" written by [[Sydney Carter]] in 1963. |
Brackett's tune is also known widely through the lyrics "[[Lord of the Dance (hymn)|Lord of the Dance]]" written by [[Sydney Carter]] in 1963. |
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Revision as of 16:53, 4 February 2013
Joseph Brackett Jr. (May 6, 1797 – July 4, 1882) was an American songwriter and Elder of The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, better known as the Shakers. Brackett's most famous composition, "Simple Gifts", is still widely performed and adapted.
Biography
Brackett was born in Cumberland, Maine, on May 6, 1979.[1][2] He is known as the author of the Shaker dancing song "Simple Gifts", which has become an internationally loved tune, both through his original version and many of its adaptations. The song, written in 1848, was largely unknown outside of Shaker communities until Aaron Copland used the melody in his 1944 composition Appalachian Spring.
Brackett's tune is also known widely through the lyrics "Lord of the Dance" written by Sydney Carter in 1963.
Death and legacy
Brackett died in the Shaker community of Sabbathday Lake at New Gloucester, Maine.[3]
The "Tune Lovers Society", an online organization designed to preserve and protect American tunes from the past, sponsors a birthday commemoration for Brackett on May 6.[4]
References
- ^ Hall, Roger L. (2006). The Story of SIMPLE GIFTS. PineTree Press.
- ^ Hall, Roger. "Joseph Brackett's "Simple Gifts"". Society for American Music Bulletin. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ Hall, Roger L. (2006). The Story of SIMPLE GIFTS. PineTree Press.
- ^ "Joseph Brackett Day". American Music Preservation.com. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
External links
- Joseph Brackett's 'Simple Gifts'
- Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
- Free scores by Joseph Brackett at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)
- American Music Preservation
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