SATB Folk Music for Choir

This selection is a gentle lullaby based on an old Welsh folk song. With limited divisi towards the end, it has beautifully lyrical writing and will be a warm and welcome addition to any concert.

Often translated as "times gone by" or "days long ago," this is a song of friendship and goodwill. Traditionally associated with New Year's Eve festivities, this Scottish air is also appropriate as a

This classic arrangement was originally scored for mixed voices and is now available for treble choirs! Jazz harmonies are found throughout this lovely a cappella setting which is full of opportunities to

The haunting tone of this traditional Appalachian folk song is beautifully expressed in this arrangement by Voctave's arranger Jamey Ray. The a cappella harmonies shift between closer contemporary harmonies

In this dynamic arrangement of the Huddie Ledbetter tune, Greg Gilpin has captured the strong rhythmic pulse and harmonic energy that is characteristic of the Lead Belly style. To intensify the driving

Featuring an alto solo, this selection is found masquerading under a variety of names throughout the Irish tradition, such as Farewell Ballymoney and Going to Mass Last Sunday. A song of

Hand claps, knee slaps, foot stomps, and rhythmic vocal speech make this a must-do folk song arrangement for mixed, three-part, and male choirs. Full of quick-witted humor and down-home hillbilly fun, it's

Three traditional songs about rivers are combined into one lush and beautiful medley perfect for show choir performances or traditional concert programs. Starting with a soft Celtic sound that features

A stunning treble opening verse begins with a solo, unison, and finally harmony before giving way to a tenor soloist and full mixed divisi choral harmonies. Equally traditional and modern, this perhaps best

As created for Disney's Voices of Liberty, this a cappella vocal jazz concert setting of the traditional English folk song combines a beautiful, timeless text with harmonies that strike a perfect balance

This lovely lullaby for mixed divisi choir is a traditional Irish folk song accompanied by harp or piano. Gently rocking, the lyrical lines rise and fall with the beauty and grace of the delicate harmonic

Stephen Foster's tender folk song has been crafted into a beautiful a cappella choral arrangement with close jazz harmonies and varied textures. There are opportunities for solos and duets, and the

An updated revisiting of the well-known Shaker song Simple Gifts expressing Shaker values of simplicity and humility, and reference is made to the love of dancing. This is a joyous song, either in

Cleverly conceived vocal lines and subtle musical nuances bring the words of a 19th-century Shaker hymn to life in an Early American style. This setting presents many educational opportunities for the

This arrangement contrasts the unbridled optimism and resolve of a person heading off to war with the bittersweet nostalgia of leaving a special person behind, along with the promise of return. In the style

A banjo-like piano accompaniment and expressive fiddle stylings lend folk authenticity to this plaintive and moving choral setting of Stephen Foster's classic song. The text is set simply but fully, with

Drawing on the musical themes from the American folk song Boneparte's Retreat, this arrangement is upbeat and rhythmic. A fiddle melody is incorporated into the one-piano four-hands accompaniment

This a cappella choral classic is now more accessible to a larger ensemble while still preserving the endearing elements of the original. Considered one of the most beautiful melodies in the world, this

A polite adaptation of the traditional bawdy song by famed Scottish poet Robert Burns. This charming version presents a poignant and emotive consideration of human relationships and aging. The music and

Combining Simple Gifts and the Going Home theme from Dvorak's "New World" symphony in partner-song format, this is easy to perform with a minimum of rehearsal. A lyrical violin part adds

Like many great Irish love songs, The Maid of Culmore tells the story of man longing for his absent lover, who has sailed away from Ireland and their hometown of Culmore. Skillfully arranged for

Jack Halloran's arrangements are choral gems, and Dick Bolks is a master at taking these challenging divisi a cappella choir settings and crafting them for a standard four-part, SATB mixed choir, with piano

Set in Shaker harmony style, this is a great contribution to an Earth Day celebration. The voice-leading is both accessible and interesting for the singers as well as listeners, and the lyrics speak to our

Using a Rudyard Kipling text, this setting of the traditional English folk tune is lyrical and hauntingly beautiful. The flowing piano part supports and helps elongate the phrases, which allows for the