Folksongs Choral Music

Extracted from the larger four-movement work Appalachian Stories comes this rousing arrangement of the traditional American folk song. Set for mixed chorus with a fiddle accompaniment that ties the

Extracted from the larger work Appalachian Stories, this second movement is a beautiful English folk ballad lost in its native land but preserved in Appalachia's oral tradition. A bluegrass fiddle

Here's a fresh setting of this Appalachian ballad that will really appeal! The melody and interesting harmony parts are passed around between voices to create a compelling texture. Featuring a fiddle solo

Perhaps the most beautiful of all Irish folk songs, this stunning Danny Boy concert setting is the exact arrangement made famous on YouTube by Brigham Young's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point.

This is the third song in a four-song set titled Appalachian Stories. After opening with a fiddle solo, the choral writing is reminiscent of a hymn at first, then segues into a dance-like feel as

Often heard on radio and television shows, this song reminiscent of Appalachian folk music was written and made popular by Gillian Welch. The opening solo and background parts blossom into a full treble

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

Your students will have a blast performing the simple body percussion that enhances this partner-song setting of the two popular American folk songs Crawdad Song and Cripple Creek. A

Expressive vocal writing paired with a sensitive accompaniment sets this hauntingly beautiful traditional Scottish folk song. The a cappella opening solo section leads into an accompanied section of warm

Slumber, My Darling is one of Stephen Foster's more mature compositions, displaying the melodic dignity associated with German Romanticism. Using a soft rolling accompaniment that alternates with a

Based on a haunting English folk ballad, this is a wonderful venture into a cappella singing for middle school and less-experienced high school tenor-bass choirs. The Dorian melody is handed back and forth

This work weaves two familiar Welsh folk songs into a charming work for SSAA choir and piano. It moves from simple two-part to three-part and then to a four-part a cappella divisi statement of the beautiful

This Irish folksong also known as Cockles and Mussels is the unofficial anthem of Dublin, Ireland. This arrangement of this old tune features two vocal parts with the option of using a soloist in

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

This American folk song from the time of the building of the railroads is familiar, brawny and humorous. The arrangement, which includes body percussion, is enjoyable and the story comical, making it a

This piece is a combination of two traditional Scottish tunes: Wild Mountain Thyme, sung by tenor-bass chorus, and the popular Scottish reel Whiskey Before Breakfast, played

Fun to sing, this swingin' big band setting of an American folk song opens with a big splash from the piano. Then the vocals build quickly to some hip-sounding chords that move to a big vocal falloff. The

Scottish folk songs abound in this nice medley that includes Loch Lomond; Ye Banks and Braes; Annie Laurie; Green Grow the Rashes, O; Charlie Is My

A short pairing of two folk songs, this brief but sensitive lullaby features the American folk song, All the Pretty Little Horses, and the Welsh folk melody, Suo Gan. Beautiful in its

Here's a dynamic medley that captures the Old West with musical finesse and humor! Fun to sing, with history and classic Americana to teach to today's youth, there's a whole lot wrapped up in this bundle.

This seamless pairing of two beautiful and beloved melodies is understated artistry. The tasteful piano accompaniment supports unison singing and straightforward harmonies to create an accessible

Toe-tappin' fun, this arrangement of a beloved American folk song features ostinato-like call-and-response patterns for a nice interplay between voice parts. An optional descant adds a bit of shimmer, and