Folksongs Choral Music

Displaying a contemporary Scottish flair on a traditional tune, this setting is unexpectedly buoyant and joyful. The slight melodic and rhythmic variations bring a lilting and skipping feel that is nicely

Long lyrical melodic lines are enhanced with echoing countermelodies in this expressive arrangement of the traditional folk tune for mixed choirs. A rich and haunting harmonic palette and flowing piano

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

Written by Carolina Oliphant, Lady Nairne, an 18th-century songwriter, this Scottish song is given a bright and jaunty setting. With a dancing melody that is passed between voice parts, staccato

With a text from Robert Louis Stevenson, this setting of the traditional Gaelic folk tune is harmonically rich and expressive. The addition of the optional French horn brings a mellow quality that

"And we'll all go together ... to pluck wild mountain thyme, all around the bloomin' heather..." The gently lilting strains of this traditional Scottish ballad are beautifully set in this arrangement. Lush

This 19th-century folk song from New Zealand experienced new life as a viral hit on TikTok and spawned the sea-shanty trend. The ballad tells the story of the hopeful inhabitants of a whaling village

One of earliest known American ballads, this folk song sings of Timothy Myrick, who died of a poisonous snake bite. While the original take was heartfelt, it has evolved to become a more comedic 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

An accessible setting of the traditional Irish tune, this a cappella arrangement is warm and inviting, serving as the perfect closer for a performance.

This rousing English music-hall song was arranged for the hit television production of Agatha Christie's Why Didn't They Ask Evans? The song accompanies the final wedding scene and is full of joy

This lighthearted concert work is a fresh take on a folk song, newly composed, but feels awfully familiar! The catchy melody and open harmonies hearken back to traditional American folk songs, but the final

In this stunning setting of the traditional Appalachian folk song, the haunting tune is seamlessly paired with colorful vocal scorings and a captivating accompaniment, resulting in a soundscape that feels

This witty setting seeks to answer the age-old question, what shall we do with that drunken sailor, anyway? For unaccompanied divisi chorus - with plenty of rhythmic activity, complementary vocal

This tender setting of the traditional folk song from the British Isles has a gentle rocking feel and expresses the longing for one's absent love.

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 Sharon Gratto Global Music Series is dedicated to providing historical context to multicultural and folk music. This arrangement of the classic tune attributed to Huddie Ledbetter is accompanied by a

Lush choral harmonies accompany this tuneful Irish folk song in this arrangement that blends contemporary and traditional elements. Beautiful arching phrases, chord colors, and tastefully accessible divisi

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

Beginning with a railroad engine building up steam and the happy sound of the whistle, this medley of American folk tunes about the railroad ends with the train arriving at the station. A signature

This traditional Cornish May Day song sings like a madrigal in this pristine a cappella arrangement. The quick tempo allows for a light and energetic style of singing which is briefly contrasted in the

This bright setting begins with a gentle allusion to distant bagpipes and a soft but energetic first verse that builds throughout. Penned by Carolina Oliphant, Lady Nairne in the early 1800s, this now

An iconic symbol of springtime in Scotland, the beautiful rowan tree's delicate white flowers and vibrant red berries are described in this folk song penned by Carolina Oliphant, Lady Nairne.