Folksongs Choral Music

This thoughtful setting of a traditional Scottish melody features text by Robert Burns, a harp-like piano accompaniment, and a lilting flute obbligato (included), giving it a Celtic feel. Like so many folk

This dynamic arrangement of the traditional American folk song is a programming must. An urgent "round and around" vocal motive serves as a rhythmic engine throughout the entire piece as the modal melody is

Your singers will love this rollicking, feel-good arrangement of a well-loved American folk song, complete with refreshing new lyrics. A playful piano part adds to the overall Appalachian flavor. Pure

A lively arrangement of the American fiddle tune that will have you "goin' up Cripple Creek to have a little fun!" With a xylophone part, handclaps and accessible choral parts, this is a fantastic choice

Best used as a concert opener, this buoyant piece may be sung from the risers or as a processional. Based on a Welsh folk song, it may be performed all year, or with the alternate lyrics for holiday

This American spiritual set in a lovely folk-song setting is an accessible arrangement for developing mixed and treble choirs. An excellent educational selection for developing tone and blend, it also

This tender Irish melody is lovingly set for mixed choir and solo voice. The flowing piano part is supportive of the lilting melody throughout. The verses unfold with a tinge of sorrow at the passing of

This gentle setting of the beloved Welsh folk tune features a lilting piano accompaniment and a lovely obbligato part for oboe or clarinet (both parts are included). With some rhythmic variation and

This haunting Scottish folk song with a beautiful text by Robert Louis Stevenson tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape from the British. The traditional melody is arranged in a setting that is

This lively, rhythmic and humorous arrangement is pure fun from start to finish, not to mention easy to learn! Hand-clappin', hootin' and hollerin' and even some barking and howling fill the verses and

Using the well-known American folk song Vive la Compagnie as inspiration, this arrangement is carefully composed to avoid awkward skips, making this classic song accessible to middle school choirs

Dating back to 16th-century England, Hey! Ho! Nobody Home! was sung by carolers who went from door to door to receive food for their singing, although there is no reference in the lyrics to the

This arrangement of a Scottish lullaby features a beautiful melodic line and wonderful harmonic moments. The text is in English with Gaelic subtext, and an accessible pronunciation guide is included.

This classic African American folksong has a mesmerizing quality that will captivate singers and listeners, with an easy give-and-take between the voices and a relaxed groove that SAB choirs will enjoy and

Hand claps, knee slaps, foot stomps, and rhythmic vocal speech make this a must-do folk song arrangement for mixed, three-part, and male choirs. Full of quick-witted humor and down-home hillbilly fun, it's

A delightful and accessible arrangement of the traditional English folk song for SAB voices. A lilting piano accompaniment supports the lyric vocal lines and melodic ideas are passed between the voices

A lovely and accessible arrangement of the beloved Irish melody, this setting for SAB choirs will provide some challenges but will also allow the choir to explore, develop, and share their artistry and

A wonderful song for connecting music to American history and culture! Developing singers in elementary and middle school will gain important performance skills and musical development with this peppy

Originating as a traditional Tyne River Shanty for the transport of coal, this sturdy tune will fit well in a program of folk music, with a steady rowing motion in the accompaniment and a dance-like melody

With a twist of Brahms' Lullaby and Wagner's Bridal Chorus, this clever arrangement of an English folk song makes a lighthearted encore number - lots of fun for concert or community

Look yonder comin'! Whether you use the playable fiddle part, let your soloist ad lib, or use the professionally recorded ShowTrax CD, your audience will love this Americana favorite that will bring down

The plaintive sound of the lonesome train whistle and the longing of the traveler for home are evoked in this well-crafted setting of an American classic. An urgent rhythmic groove and contrasting cello

Long associated with the grand pageantry of the Kentucky Derby, Stephen Foster's classic song comes to life anew in this charming arrangement. A shimmering a cappella refrain provides an especially

Only Mark Hayes could write such an enthralling arrangement of this timeless Irish air. Scored for voices, piano, flute, and optional percussion, it features a shimmering accompaniment and a flute obbligato