Charles Ives loved to put hymns into his music. Several other composers borrowed hymn tunes; here are several examples from 20th Century American compositions.
Appalachian Spring
Simple Gifts
Symphony on a Hymn Tune
How Firm a Foundation
Chester
New England Triptych
Second Orchestral Set
In the Sweet Bye and Bye
Violin Sonata No. 1
Symphony No. 4
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Charles Ives 4: American Hymns in Classical Music
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#1. Which composer used singers in a symphony?
#2. Name one of Ives' favorite hymn tunes.
#3. Aaron Copland borrowed Simple Gifts from what religious group?