Folk Tunes Concert Band Music

This hymn tune has been featured in numerous movies and television shows, most notably in the soundtrack of the film "True Grit". This setting brings us a lush and reverent treatment of this beloved hymn

This unique setting of this well-known song will be the highlight of concert programs at Christmastime and throughout the year as well. The wistful quality of the legend is captured here by a hypnotizing

Layering two songs which speak to the idea of searching for something beyond the current condition, this is an excellent piece for teaching the ensemble to blend so they can hear each other rather than be

This 19th-century folk song is best known as the melody used in the last movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork Lincolnshire Posy. Written in 3/4 time with few accidentals, the written

A stunningly beautiful Scottish folk song that tells a tale of longing, loss, and redemption. This arrangement begins in the style of an intriguing folk dance that evolves into a mournful, lyrical

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

This lyric piece skillfully intertwines the melodies of Shenandoh and The Water Is Wide to create an expressive piece that reflects the flowing beauty and majesty of a great river. The

This Irish folk tune evokes an almost magical beauty. Its melodic simplicity lends itself to great freedom in choosing from a lush harmonic pallet. In this setting, the sparse opening harmonies and the solo

Based on a Scottish folk melody, Michael Brand's idyllic yet dramatic My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose is a great fit for any concert!

A beautiful ballad in its own right, this arrangement of the famous folk song is given even more flexibility with an added optional vocal solo. Whether or not the vocalist is used, the ranges are

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

More commonly known as The Water Is Wide, this setting utilizes fresh orchestration and several touching solo moments throughout. The original melody is presented in several keys and textures, all