Folksongs Choral Music

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

This light and funny setting of an American folk song gives both parts a chance to sing the catchy melody. A brief classical-style (and grammatically correct) section provides contrast in this bouncy

A solemn reflection on parting with the promise to return - these feelings are beautifully expressed in this sensitive arrangement of the 18th-century English folk ballad. Lush choral writing surrounds this

"A cherry when it's blooming, it has no stone. A chicken when it’s pipping, it has no bone. The baby when it's sleeping has no cryin'. And when I say I love you, it has no end." The simple beauty of

This a cappella SSATB setting of this popular song widely known in the British Isles is one of the few choral versions available. Energetic, lively, and full of nonsense words, this work will delight your

An a cappella setting of the Irish comic ballad that is full of fun. The lyrics introduce the hod-carrier Tim Finnegan, born "with a love for the liquor," who falls from a ladder, breaks his skull, and is

An a cappella SATB arrangement written for VOCES8 of the famous Scottish folk song with text by Robert Burns.

Set to one of Ireland's most famous folk tunes, this is Danny Boy ina cappella arrangement written for VOCES8 featuring SATB with divisi into eight parts with bass and tenor solos.

This five-minute arrangement for VOCES8 draws together a pair of stunningly emotive melodic lines from the Scottish and Irish folk traditions, My Lagan Love and She Moved Through the Fair.

This a cappella setting of one of America's best-loved folk tunes is breathtakingly beautiful! While all parts encounter some divisi, close attention to voice-leading alleviates any difficulties in these

This robust treatment of a favorite folk song has a hint of gospel in its harmonies and piano accompaniment. It features a full choral sound with short divisi passages. Premiered by the Virginia Music

This Appalachian folk song is tremendously fun. Fantastic and fun vocal lines are supported by a lively yet accessible piano accompaniment. Add spoons and clapping or stomping for a great time!

This lively, toe-tapping Irish folk song has been given a fun and lighthearted treatment that makes it a creative programming choice for mixed choirs. With fun interplay between sections, lots of rhythmic

"Bright morning stars are rising...Day is breaking in my soul..." This Appalachian folksong, arranged for a cappella voices, has a contemplative, spiritual quality. Opening and closing with a trio, it's a

This infectious Irish folk tune is a classic accumulative song! Verse by verse it adds to the picture of a tree in a bog, with each addition anchored by a delightful refrain. With very limited vocal ranges,

Higgins' arrangements of three traditional North American songs are sophisticated and beautiful, supported by well-crafted piano accompaniments. The first, Bright Morning Stars, is illuminated by a

Here's a fun-to-sing arrangement of the popular Irish folk song accompanied with a sprightly piano along with an optional flute and hand drum. Both the upper voices and lower voices are featured with the