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And on the 8th Day...

Arranged by Leslie Gilreath and Brady Hartness

...God made a farmer. From daybreak through harvest, your students will love working in the fields with these timeless musical arrangements.

MUSIC SAMPLES:

Opening and Souther Harmony
00:00 / 03:11
Wondrous Love
00:00 / 02:25
Simple Gifts Finale
00:00 / 01:51

Based upon a speech by Paul Harvey and featuring the music of Nancy Griffith, Donald Grantham's Southern Harmony, and Simple Gifts, And on the 8th Day... captures the grit and spirit of the American Farmer from daybreak through a long day in the fields. ​The show begins with the introspective Trouble in these Fields from the Dustbowl Symphony as the sun rises over the farm. Crops are planted and animals cared for through settings of Southern Harmony. Finally, the familiar tune of Simple Gifts closes the day with a quilting party.

Grade Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Instrumentation: Flute, Clarinet 1-2, Alto Saxophone, Low Woodwind, Trumpet, Mellophone, Trombone/Baritone, Tuba, Percussion Ensemble

Musical selections may be purchased as a show or combined with other selections to create an entirely new concept. All shows feature flexible instrumentation and may be adjusted by the arranger for an additional fee. 

Click here for score sample

Music Price: $3000

Visual Design prices vary based upon needs and ensemble size

Arrangement rights will be needed and prices may vary. Permission to arrange must be acquired before music can be downloaded.

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