Folk Tunes Concert Band Music

A treatment of the African American spiritual The Gospel Train, also known as Get on Board, is a great opportunity for young players to be exposed to the spiritual form in a different

Continuing the popular series of Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second-year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment that follows

A suite of Scottish folk songs, this work has the beautiful and memorable melodies that make a concert something special. Rich, too, in historical relevance, the arrangement offers concert band musicians

Written to celebrate the universal tradition of folk song, this multi-movement suite is based on songs from China, Mexico, and Bulgaria. The piece runs an emotional gamut of nostalgic harmonies in the

It's Carnaval time! This bouncy and energetic traditional folk tune is popular in Brazil year-round and is closely associated with the Carnaval celebration leading to Ash Wednesday. A

A great programming choice featuring three Italian melodies, this carefree piece will transport your audience to the Mediterranean. Opening with the happy Tiritomba, continuing with Santa

A symphonic tour de force, this rhapsody is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Viking-influenced melodies are weaved into a seamless setting that brings out all the rich flavor and history of the

Using popular Scottish folk songs such as Scots Wha Hae; Comin' Thro the Rye; Clean Pease Strae and the very recognizable Scotland the Brave, composer Carol Brittin Chambers has crafted a

Six African-American spirituals, laments, and plantation songs are woven into a musical tapestry capturing their simple elegance and charm. By incorporating fresh musical ideas with harmony, accompaniment,

Here is a collection of three contrasting movements taken from the orchestral work "Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58" by Anatoly Lyadov. These short pieces have been carefully transcribed for concert band

This stunning arrangement of a Gaelic folksong about forbidden love echoes the styles of Grainger, Grieg, and Holst. Every part has attainable challenges that will motivate your students to practice. This