Folk Music for String Orchestra

A traditional American lullaby set in the Aeolian mode (natural minor). While the true origin of the song in unknown, American writer Dorothy Scarborough was first to record one of the best-known versions

This Americana-themed fanfare gives every section of the orchestra an opportunity to shine - complete with foot stomps, instrument slaps, pizzicato, and rosin-smoking fiddle passages.

This medley of three fantastic folk fiddle tunes, set in a totally authentic style, will delight players and audiences. Arkansas Traveler; Fire on the Mountain and Devil's Dream are

This plaintive tune was made famous by the film "The Piano." This arrangement offers young players an introduction to the rich breadth of Scottish folk music with a lilting dotted melody that is fun to

Let your students show off their very best lyrical playing in this gorgeous arrangement of a traditional Scottish love song. Parts for all instruments have melodic interest as the melody flows through

This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachia. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. Traditional Appalachian music is

This colorful, exciting piece describes the adventures on a British ship dating back to the 16th century. Adding to the fun are parts for triangle, tambourine, and bass drum. The Arethusa is correlated to

A gorgeous arrangement of this traditional Welsh folk song. A variety of orchestration techniques including pizzicato, rich harmonies, sweeping dynamics, tempo and key changes, and beautiful counterlines

This kickin' fiddle tune is energetic, exciting and fun. The fast and furious fiddling sounds much harder than it really is. Riffs, finger patterns and bowings are very idiomatic and lend themselves to fast

This moving piece is filled to the brim with poignant and ravishing melodies. The haunting main theme comes back in various guises and returns with great effect towards the end of the piece. Everybody will

Originally set for vocal ensemble, three songs from "A Set of Chinese Folk Songs" have been thoughtfully arranged into a three-movement suite for intermediate string orchestra, bringing this beautiful

This arrangement of lovely ballads, vigorous fiddle songs, and simple shape-note tunes is deeply rooted in early-American folk traditions. The three Christmas tunes, The Babe of Bethlehem;

This popular Korean folk song is named for the Platycodon grandiflorus or balloon flower. This beautiful setting features lush scoring, flowing counterlines, dramatic