Folksongs Choral Music

From the 19th century to 2021, this traditional folksong from New Zealand experienced new life as a viral hit on the social media site TikTok. The sea-shanty-like ballad tells a whalin' story of the hopeful

This wildly popular arrangement is a favorite with choral festivals all over the country. Beginning in the style of a bluegrass trio, the piece opens into a four-part gospel celebration of the power of song

A fantastic piece to teach vowels, diction, rhythms, and pitch precision, this English folk song is fun to sing and impressive to perform. The nonsense syllables represent birds and bats chatting to one

This exquisite setting of the beloved American folk song has been artistically arranged for unison or two-part treble choirs of any age. A beautiful piano accompaniment brings an independent voice to the

This outstanding setting of a traditional camp meeting song is growing in popularity as a top choice for festival choirs!

The Sharon Gratto Global Music Series is dedicated to providing historical context to multicultural and folk music. This arrangement of the classic tune attributed to Huddie Ledbetter is accompanied by a

"Bright morning stars are rising...Day is breaking in my soul..." This Appalachian folksong, arranged for a cappella voices, has a contemplative, spiritual quality. Opening and closing with a trio, it's a

A perennial festival favorite, particularly for younger choirs, the arranger catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic and delightful fashion.

Here's a rollicking sea chantey from Newfoundland that your choir will love! Body percussion for handclaps and foot stomps is notated, and percussion for bucket drums and a fiddle part really add to the

This New Zealand Sea Chantey-like folksong went viral on TikTok in early 2021. Now your choir can enjoy singing Wellerman. in this accessible and fun arrangement with piano accompaniment, available

This fun, playful, folk song tells the story of a family of sly foxes. Written for treble voices of all ages, this energetic, engaging, and playful arrangement, complete with instrumental section with body

"Way up yonder above the moon, a bluebird sits in a silver spoon. Kitty alone and I..." This Irish nonsense song is a whirling, twirling kaleidoscope of sound - an excellent showcase for young treble

This infectious Irish folk tune is a classic accumulative song! Verse by verse it adds to the picture of a tree in a bog, with each addition anchored by a delightful refrain. With very limited vocal ranges,

Combining Simple Gifts and the Going Home theme from Dvorak's "New World" symphony in partner-song format, this is easy to perform with a minimum of rehearsal. A favorite with two-part

Also known as Vive l'Amour and translating to "long live the company," this traditional English 6/8 ode to camaraderie and friendship is an exercise in French pronunciation as well as a triumphant

Your students will have a blast performing the simple body percussion that enhances this partner-song setting of the two popular American folk songs Crawdad Song and Cripple Creek. A

Create an authentic Celtic experience with your choir when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms, a Gaelic chorus - written

This arrangement of the famous Scottish folksong uses open fifths in the accompaniment to enhance the Scottish flavor. It will give your ensemble a chance to show their expressive side. "...but me and my

This popular spiritual sings of a plaintive soul on the journey through life. Now available for SATB, this best-selling arrangement has been beautifully set with striking vocal writing, a haunting piano

In this dynamic arrangement of the Huddie Ledbetter tune, Greg Gilpin has captured the strong rhythmic pulse and harmonic energy that is characteristic of the Lead Belly style. To intensify the driving