Folk Tunes Concert Band Music

This famous Dublin street ballad is a rollicking good time! The fast, rhythmic nature of this arrangement and great orchestration will make this a perfect addition to your concert program. This is

This tribute to folk songs features the traditional sound of a British-style march in the original Celebration March, and two revered folk songs: the beautifully scored and emotional Skye Boat

A welcome addition to the young band repertoire! The beginning lyrical melodic statement introduces a lively celebration of American folk songs, with all the sections of the band taking part in

Inspired by the music of Scotland, this stellar original opens with a strathspey written in a bold and majestic manner. A brief transition introduces the beautiful Scottish carol Christ Child's

Beginning bands will benefit from this musical fantasia based on a well-known English folk song. The beautiful melody of Scarborough Fair is shared by all sections in this contemporary and

This expressive setting, based on the ever-popular folk song Simple Gifts, will allow your beginning band to sound amazing in their first year of instruction. You can be sure audiences of

A lush wind band setting of the popular Irish harp tune Tabhair Dom Do Lamh, written in the early 17th century by Rory Dall O'Cahan. Set in 3/4 time, this arrangement offers elasticity with several

Through the years, this well-known and tuneful English folk song has been a favorite subject for numerous composers. One of the best-known versions is Percy Grainger's setting for two pianos, and this

Based on the Scottish folk song Loch Lomond, this gorgeous arrangement paints a lovely musical portrait of the picturesque lake at the foot of Ben Lomond. Woodwind tremolos are used to represent

This lively tune is a clever mash-up of traditional Appalachian folk music and original themes. The opening and closing is an arrangement of the old fiddle tune The Snouts and Ears of

Relive the history of the Original Hobo Band with an interesting mix of original material and authentic railroad songs. The opening fanfare, based on I've Been Working on the Railroad, is

Be sure to consider this beautifully lyrical piece when looking for musical work to include on your young band concerts. Based on an original Shaker melody, it has been scored to be easily accessible to

Based on Percy Grainger's choral and brass setting, this British folk song is written for developing bands. A delicate clarinet intro grows as the rest of the woodwinds join in, followed by the entire band.