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

A popular Irish folk song with a tragic story is set for tenor-bass choirs in this beautiful arrangement. Featuring a tenor soloist and full, lush harmonies for the whole choir, this offers opportunities to

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

The opening of this setting of the traditional Irish ballad paints a picture of the Irish mountainside through the use of sustained lines and subtle echoes. Intertwining vocal lines and intuitive part

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

Arranged for a cappella tenor-bass voices, this traditional sea shanty uses a baritone soloist to tell the woes of being on a ship and a choral response telling the sailor to "leave her." Perfect for high

Loosely adapted from the traditional Appalachian folk song with Cherokee text in the Overhill (Western) dialect, this was sung on the Trail of Tears to offer comfort to the grieving. Straightforward vocal

A classic Robert Burns text combines with an old Scottish tune in this accessible a cappella offering for tenor-bass choirs. With a gentle lilt, crisp diction, and traditional harmonies, this arrangement is

An accessible setting of the traditional Irish tune, this a cappella arrangement is warm and inviting, serving as the perfect closer for a performance.

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