Folksongs Choral Music

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

This simple strophic Scottish folk song is arranged for young singers. Stylish musically and using authentic Scottish dialect with a very simple pronunciation guide, this is a wonderful arrangement for your

These classic early American folk songs - Cluck Old Hen, uptempo with swing rhythms; Poor Wayfarin' Starnger, featuring different combinations of the choir; and Sourwood Mountain,

A combination of Bluegrass and shapenote hymns create this energetic and fun anthem. The energetic and driving piano accompaniment, written for one piano four hands,  fills in and emulates all of the

Here is an exciting, very accessible two-part arrangement of a traditional American country dancing song. It is meant to be sung a cappella with hand and body percussion added. This is a hoot to sing and

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

Unison vocal textures on winsome melodies predominate in this inspirational setting of three Shaker tunes: O Brethren, Ain't Ye Happy?; Love Is Little and Simple Gifts. A lively,

Known as Dublin's unofficial anthem, this Irish tune is bright and energetic and captures the warm and generous spirit of the Irish people. Like so many Irish folk songs, it tells an endearing story, one

This beautiful folk ballad from 17th-century England is haunting and timeless. The lyrics tell the story of an immigrant looking for love in a new and unfamiliar land. Each of the three verses varies in

This poignant ballad from Cork, on the southwest coast of the Ireland, recounts the tragic death of a young rebel during the famous 1916 Easter Rising. The setting portrays the powerful emotions of men

Copland's treatment of this classic Shaker melody reintroduced the tune to an entire century of Americans. Set here for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass choirs and piano, it retains all the characteristic