DESCRIPTION:
'Simple Gifts' is the 6 track debut E.P. self-released by Jennifer Coleman in 2014

https://itunes.apple.com/album/simple-gifts-ep/id821746265?v0=9988&ign-mpt=uo%3D1

All of the profits will go towards her tuition fees for studying at The Royal College of Music, London.

www.jennifer-coleman.co.uk

CREDITS
Soprano -- Jennifer Coleman, Quartet -- Leos Strings: Caroline Pether & Simran Singh (violins), Rhiannon James (viola), Rachel Shakespeare (cello), Sound Recording -- Lethal Music: Tim Duncan, Photography -- Alt Studios: Simon Hunt

With Special Thanks to -- My family for all of their love and support, The Royal Northern College of Music for rehearsal rooms, Cafe Istanbul, Manchester for Recording Space

tweet: @Jenny_Coleman


ABOUT JENNIFER COLEMAN
The classical singer is best known for singing opera arias, classical crossover songs, ballads, musical theatre numbers and hymns. The beauty of her voice has made her a popular choice for events, parties and as a wedding singer across the UK and internationally.
Jennifer has won numerous awards including the Mavis Bennett Award for Grand Opera and the John Lightfoot Award for Musical Theatre at Maidenhead Music Festival. Throughout her career she has performed at the UK's leading venues; cementing her status as a rising star of the future. She has also been praised for her efforts for charities and good causes.

The Berkshire born soprano believes that classical music should be accessible to everyone. It has become her mission; "to share a piece of my heart with as many people as possible through the medium of song." She hopes that her first E.P. 'Simple Gifts' will be the first of many steps towards achieving this goal.

2. Traditional: Simple Gifts -- 2:11
This traditional Shaker melody was written and composed in 1848 by Elder Joseph Brackett. "Turning" is a common theme in Christian theology, but in the context of this song, it could also be considered dance instructions along with "to bow and to bend". For this reason it is best to classify this as a Dance song rather than a hymn.

Jennifer says: "The title song of this EP, I thought the name rang true with the message that I want to share with people; message of giving through music. I first knew this melody from singing the hymn "Lord of the Dance" at church growing up. It is timeless and the lyrics are wholesome with their message of simplicity, freedom and love."

ENGLISH

'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free
'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gained,
To bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed,
To turn, turn will be our delight,
Till by turning, turning we come 'round right.