Folksongs Choral Music

Set with humor and lots of pedagogical expertise, this charming arrangement of a delightful children's song will bring the song to life for your young singers. Lots of unison lines, a fun section of mixed

A popular Irish folk song with a tragic story is set for tenor-bass choirs in this beautiful arrangement. Featuring a tenor soloist and full, lush harmonies for the whole choir, this offers opportunities to

Based on traditional Scottish folk poetry and tunes, this choral cycle of three songs traces a love story of one who must ultimately leave his beloved Scottish homeland. Set here for mixed divisi choir with

The opening of this setting of the traditional Irish ballad paints a picture of the Irish mountainside through the use of sustained lines and subtle echoes. Intertwining vocal lines and intuitive part

As created for Disney's Voices of Liberty, this a cappella vocal jazz concert setting of the traditional English folk song combines a beautiful, timeless text with harmonies that strike a perfect balance

Experience a compelling arrangement of classic Americana. This captivating rendition promises an unforgettable musical journey, perfect for school and collegiate choirs seeking timeless elegance.

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

Highly suitable for treble choirs of all abilities, this concert arrangement of the Kansas state song is simply majestic. A pulsating accompaniment adds forward motion to this sparkling homophonic

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

A veteran seafarer gives advice to a young new recruit in this traditional Scottish sea shanty. This robust arrangement possesses solid harmonies and is eminently singable and fun, similar to the style of

A fresh setting of this traditional Irish tune offers opportunities to showcase soloists or sections, as well as parts for violin and cello. The top line of the text in the score is a phonetic pronunciation

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

Peace and tranquility are truly experienced in this beautiful arrangement of the traditional Northumbrian folk song. Warm choral sonorities and an accompaniment that ebbs and flows are hallmarks of this

In this arrangement of a 19th-century song about love and war during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a separate ensemble alternately sings the role of Ireland and the role of the Maiden. The parts for guitar

Quoting the famous lyrics by Joseph Brackett, this original setting of what we know as Simple Gifts utilizes a 10/8 and mixed meter with a colorful modern harmonic palette for both singers and

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

This striking a cappella setting is a perfect fit for advanced concert choirs, a cappella groups, and vocal jazz ensembles at the high school, university, and community levels. Made famous by Simon and

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

A fantastic piece to teach vowels, diction, rhythms, and pitch precision, this English folk song is fun to sing and impressive to perform. The nonsense syllables represent birds and bats chatting to one

Featuring an alto solo, this selection is found masquerading under a variety of names throughout the Irish tradition, such as Farewell Ballymoney and Going to Mass Last Sunday. A song of

Set in Shaker harmony style, this is a great contribution to an Earth Day celebration. The voice-leading is both accessible and interesting for the singers as well as listeners, and the lyrics speak to our

A high-energy Celtic setting of the familiar tune, this is a great closer for seasonal concerts.

The classic American folk song Home on the Range has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for choir and piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with lush contemporary