SATB Folk Music for Choir

"Hushabye, don't you cry. Go to sleep, my little baby." This beloved folk lullaby is given a smooth a cappella setting with rich divisi and contemporary choral elements and background vocables. Choirs will

Written by Carolina Oliphant, Lady Nairne, an 18th-century songwriter, this Scottish song is given a bright and jaunty setting. With a dancing melody that is passed between voice parts, staccato

This delightfully captivating arrangement of the popular American folksong standard features sensitive chord voicings and independent vocal nuances that create an intimate musical experience. It is equally

Hand claps, knee slaps, foot stomps, and rhythmic vocal speech make this a must-do folk song arrangement for mixed, three-part, and male choirs. Full of quick-witted humor and down-home hillbilly fun, it's

This richly conceived setting of the William Butler Yeats poem is an impressive concert or contest selection with easily managed divisi in three of the four parts. Based on a traditional Irish tune, this

Your choir will really "pull out all the stops" when they sing this dynamic, powerful arrangement! The traditional underground railroad map song has been transformed into a first-rate choral feature by

Fun to sing, this swingin' big band setting of an American folk song opens with a big splash from the piano. Then the vocals build quickly to some hip-sounding chords that move to a big vocal falloff. The

Scottish folk songs abound in this nice medley that includes Loch Lomond; Ye Banks and Braes; Annie Laurie; Green Grow the Rashes, O; Charlie Is My

Cleverly conceived vocal lines and subtle musical nuances bring the words of a 19th-century Shaker hymn to life in an Early American style. This setting presents many educational opportunities for the

Stephen Foster's snapshot of 1860s Americana is given a rollicking, energetic treatment by Hagler. Full of color and rhythmic interest and including an independent piano part that adds to the excitement,

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

"A cherry when it's blooming, it has no stone. A chicken when it’s pipping, it has no bone. The baby when it's sleeping has no cryin'. And when I say I love you, it has no end." The simple beauty of

This a cappella choral classic is now more accessible to a larger ensemble while still preserving the endearing elements of the original. Considered one of the most beautiful melodies in the world, this

This robust treatment of a favorite folk song has a hint of gospel in its harmonies and piano accompaniment. It features a full choral sound with short divisi passages. Premiered by the Virginia Music

This lovely folk song from Scotland with rich history and biographical significance has been recorded and performed by many Scottish artists. The song is tender and emotive, and this setting beautifully

This take on the beloved traditional Irish folk song gives your singers an opportunity to shine with intermittent a cappella sections and features solo violin and flute for added texture.