Folk Tunes Concert Band Music

Your youngest musicians will hop right on to this fantastic folk song. Using I've Been Working on the Railroad and She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain, players get to

This adaptation of the popular original concert work makes a great concert or contest selection for ensembles with limited instrumentation. Combining the well-known melodies of Simple Gifts and the

This well-known writer is renowned for his mastery at adapting tuneful folk songs into Grainger-esque settings. This pastoral setting will give your ensemble a chance to display its musicianship and

This classic American folk song has inspired generations of musicians throughout the last two centuries. This setting allows the melody to be featured throughout the band as they explore the

Introduce the lyric musical style to your beginners with this very approachable work. Based on the traditional Irish tune Molly Malone, the lovely, flowing melody begins in the flutes and is

Add an international flair to your next concert with this inspired piece based upon the old Irish folk song Carrickfergus, recorded by many popular artists over the years. Your musicians will enjoy

Challenge your young musicians with this dramatic concert work that is sure to grab their attention. The powerful music will have them imagining great futuristic battles in the year of 3000, while

A welcome addition to the young band repertoire! The beginning lyrical melodic statement introduces a lively celebration of American folk songs, with all the sections of the band taking part in

This expressive setting, based on the ever-popular folk song Simple Gifts, will allow your beginning band to sound amazing in their first year of instruction. You can be sure audiences of

This English folk song dates back to the 17th century, and this beautiful arrangement captures its unique and simple sensitivity. It's a wonderfully lyrical work, with changing textures and varied harmonies

This haunting and beautiful setting of the traditional Irish farewell song will provide a memorable and moving moment at your next performance. Reflective solos, lush harmonies, and sensitively scored

This setting puts one of the most beloved folk songs of the American West well within the grasp of second-year band students. The flowing melody is perfectly suited for teaching phrasing, tone, and balance,

Based on the folk song I Know Where I'm Going, this stylish setting is an excellent choice for concert or contest. Dramatic and poignant, this is written in a British band tradition, and will

Beginning band students will love the arrangement of this popular lullaby. Recently featured in episodes of two popular television series, it's attracted even more recognition and created a whole new fan

Marking the centennial of World War I, this medley highlights seven songs popular during this era: It's a Long Way to Tipperary; Good Morning, Mr. Zip-Zip-Zip; Roses of Picardy; How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em