Folksongs Choral Music

Made popular by artists like Joan Baez and Dolly Parton, this traditional Appalachian folk song is narrated from a young woman's perspective, telling of lessons she learned from her mother's struggles. This

Set with humor and lots of pedagogical expertise, this charming arrangement of a delightful children's song will bring the song to life for your young singers. Lots of unison lines, a fun section of mixed

Highly suitable for treble choirs of all abilities, this concert arrangement of the Kansas state song is simply majestic. A pulsating accompaniment adds forward motion to this sparkling homophonic

A fresh setting of this traditional Irish tune offers opportunities to showcase soloists or sections, as well as parts for violin and cello. The top line of the text in the score is a phonetic pronunciation

This lighthearted concert work is a fresh take on a folk song, newly composed, but feels awfully familiar! The catchy melody and open harmonies hearken back to traditional American folk songs, but the final

Peace and tranquility are truly experienced in this beautiful arrangement of the traditional Northumbrian folk song. Warm choral sonorities and an accompaniment that ebbs and flows are hallmarks of this

Quoting the famous lyrics by Joseph Brackett, this original setting of what we know as Simple Gifts utilizes a 10/8 and mixed meter with a colorful modern harmonic palette for both singers and

This classic arrangement was originally scored for mixed voices and is now available for treble choirs! Jazz harmonies are found throughout this lovely a cappella setting which is full of opportunities to

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

The classic American folk song Home on the Range has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for choir and piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with lush contemporary

Tons of fun! Younger choirs will be delighted with this energetic folk song composed of absolute nonsense! Great for teaching concepts like articulation, diction, expression, and dynamics - a total

This popular Scottish folk song and nursery rhyme features a simple refrain and additional lyrics by the arranger that offer a message of hope. The hilarious depiction of the man in the moon whose body was

Commissioned by the Choir of Trinity College (Melbourne) for their U.S. concert tour in 2020. This brisk and fun setting contains lots of interplay with some rather coy syncopation, at one point even

Commissioned by the Choir of Trinity College (Melbourne) for their U.S. concert tour in 2020. With swinging rhythms and laughing motif throughout, this is the perfect conclusion to this set of four American

This delightful medley of beloved children's songs is set in mixed and asymmetrical meters with a tempo indication that says "as fast as possible!" Mixed and treble choirs will enjoy the challenge of

This work weaves two familiar Welsh folk songs into a charming work for SSAA choir and piano. It moves from simple two-part to three-part and then to a four-part a cappella divisi statement of the beautiful

This Appalachian folk song is tremendously fun. Fantastic and fun vocal lines are supported by a lively yet accessible piano accompaniment. Add spoons and clapping or stomping for a great time!

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

Combining the familiar tune PROSPECT from Walker's Southern Harmony and Wordworth's The Solitary Reaper, this setting for SSAA voices is both beautiful and accessible. Each verse is

The well known folk hymn receives a creative modern setting in this arrangement for treble choirs. Sections of aleatoric harmony create a lamenting quality to lines of this text, and new harmonies bring a

This arrangement brings a new depth and beauty to this American classic. The respect and reverence for the tune and history is kept, but the addition of nontraditional harmonies, the ethereal and rhapsodic

Treble choirs will love the rich vocal writing, dissonance and challenge of this artistic, haunting and stunning arrangement of the well-loved folk song.

A wonderfully fresh Irish lilt highlights this arrangement of the traditional folk hymn made popular by Brigham Young's a cappella group, BYU Noteworthy. Optional improvised vocal percussion and a violin