Folksongs Choral Music

Feature a few soloists in this rhythmic a cappella setting of an 18th-century sea shanty that your tenor-bass choirs will love! Its historical use as a working song for short bursts of energy is evident in

Voctave's rendition of this lullaby from the album Goodnight, My Someone is a masterclass in choral artistry. The arrangement is a breathtaking transformation of a familiar tune into a celestial

As created for Disney's Voices of Liberty, this a cappella vocal jazz concert setting of the traditional English folk song combines a beautiful, timeless text with harmonies that strike a perfect balance

A veteran seafarer gives advice to a young new recruit in this traditional Scottish sea shanty. This robust arrangement possesses solid harmonies and is eminently singable and fun, similar to the style of

This striking a cappella setting is a perfect fit for advanced concert choirs, a cappella groups, and vocal jazz ensembles at the high school, university, and community levels. Made famous by Simon and

For tenor-bass choirs, this skillful a cappella setting of a traditional Scottish folk song is an excellent choice for concert and festival use. Thoughtful consideration is given to range and tessitura,

Beginning with a railroad engine building up steam and the happy sound of the whistle, this medley of American folk tunes about the railroad ends with the train arriving at the station. A signature

This traditional Cornish May Day song sings like a madrigal in this pristine a cappella arrangement. The quick tempo allows for a light and energetic style of singing which is briefly contrasted in the

This beautiful, simply stated arrangement of a classic American folk song is nicely shaded by some close harmonies and suspensions and provides many opportunities for nuanced dynamics and tempo ebb and

This signature arrangement of the Voices of Liberty in Disney's Epcot theme park is now available for mixed divisi choirs to perform. A cappella harmonies sparkle with the traditional Shaker tune, and the

As performed by the Voices of Liberty in Disney World's American Pavilion at Epcot, this traditional American folk song sparkles in an a cappella divisi arrangement that blends the traditional harmonies

This traditional Scottish song is often sung as a farewell at the end of a festive gathering. These a cappella arrangements are very straightforward and singable, featuring close harmonies, Scotch snap

Here's an exciting treatment of this additive folk song from Newfoundland that sings like a sea shanty. Traditionally sung during the Christmas season, it can also be performed as a dynamic concert work at

Sumptuous harmonies surround the beautiful melody of this traditional Irish folk song that tenor-bass choirs will absolutely love to sing. A hint of jazz influence and a contemporary a cappella texture with

The haunting tone of this traditional Appalachian folk song is beautifully expressed in this arrangement by Voctave's arranger Jamey Ray. The a cappella harmonies shift between closer contemporary harmonies

The viral TikTok sea shanty phenomenon in 2021 was led by this 1860s-era New Zealand whaling tune. Now choirs of all kinds can have fun singing this re-enlivened tune in this a cappella version that keeps

Sumptuous harmonies surround the beautiful melody of this traditional Irish folk song that tenor-bass choirs will absolutely love to sing. A hint of jazz influence and a

The haunting tone of this traditional Appalachian folk song is beautifully expressed in this arrangement by Voctave's arranger Jamey Ray. The a cappella harmonies shift between closer contemporary harmonies

The plaintive lines of this American folk hymn are perfectly set for developing tenor-bass voices in this arrangement. Choice of key, unison passages, and tight one-octave ranges for each part make it easy

This well-loved traditional folk song is a superb choice for treble choirs. The imagery of the lyrics is captured with rich harmony and subtle echoing, with each part getting a chance to sing the melody.

Perhaps the most beautiful of all Irish folk songs, this stunning Danny Boy concert setting is the exact arrangement made famous on YouTube by Brigham Young's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point.

This American folk song from the time of the building of the railroads is familiar, brawny and humorous. The arrangement, which includes body percussion, is enjoyable and the story comical, making it 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

The depth of emotional longing in the text and the plaintive melody of this folk song offer mixed a cappella choirs a lyrical and musically sensitive selection. Unison lines and open harmonies frame the