In this ballet, one statement of a unison string theme beginning with a descending and ascending octave is followed by four dancers clapping nine eighth notes. Mnemonics were used by Peter Sparling to learn the steps of a hat-wearing (-5[1])character in this ballet who directs four characters to successively sit on a church bench cued by flutes. Merce Cunningham first performed that role in this ballet, which used a simple set that included a rocking chair (10[1])and the outline of a house. (10[1])This ballet, (10[1])which revolves around the marriage of the Husbandman and the Bride, includes variations on the Shaker hymn (10[1])“Simple Gifts.” (10[3])For 10 points, (10[1])name this ballet choreographed (-5[1])by Martha Graham with music by Aaron Copland. ■END■ (10[3])