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Subject: Copland's Appalachian Spring
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Date: Wed, 30-Jan-85 12:40:18 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 30 12:40:18 1985
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The passage from "Appalachian Spring" is taken from the hymn that
starts "Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free."
Copland incorporated a portion of the song into his work 
and acknowledges the fact on one of his album covers.  
Is the title of the hymn "Simple Gifts"?
It is a lovely song whose words I have heard but have forgotten.
If anyone knows the words, I'd appreciate your mailing or posting
them.  Thank you.