Folksongs Choral Music

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

Your singers will love jumping into this fun, jaunty rendering of a beloved American folk song. Lively interplay between voice parts and engaging handclaps keep things moving.

With or without the fiddle, this up-tempo, toe-tapping Irish folk song arrangement is sure to be a favorite for treble ensembles. Sure to be a crowd pleaser, I'll Tell My Ma will be a great closer

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 beautifully elegant setting of a beloved piece of Americana is accessible to SATB ensembles of all sizes. Not to be overlooked for concerts throughout the year.

Not to be overlooked, this fusion of Cindy and The Water Is Wide is delightfully enhanced with violin. With fun harmonic writing and body percussion, this is sure to be a crowd-pleasing

A song of great longing and beauty, this lyrical Irish folk song includes solo opportunities throughout, and the gorgeous melody is further enhanced by the optional flute obbligato. A gorgeous piece for

This seamless pairing of two beautiful and beloved melodies is understated artistry. The tasteful piano accompaniment supports unison singing and straightforward harmonies to create an accessible

This new arrangement of the beloved American folk song Shenandoah is built on a rhythmic vocal ostinato which provides the backdrop and energy for the soaring vocal line, casting this familiar tune

This jazzy, metrically interesting arrangement of the well-known English ballad is a must for advanced choirs both large and small looking for a well-known piece arranged with a cool "wow" factor. Lots of

This thoughtful setting of a traditional Scottish melody features text by Robert Burns, a harp-like piano accompaniment, and a lilting flute obbligato (included), giving it a Celtic feel. Like so many folk

With a plaintive yet empowering text about lost love, this American folk song follows Dink, a slave on a cotton plantation on the Brazos river in Texas. With gorgeous, soaring, and poignant melodic phrases,

This arrangement epitomizes John Henry's skill as a steel-drivin' man: strong, bold and full of energy and guts. Great teaching piece for stylization and historical context. With traditional harmonizations,

This delightful a cappella reel, traditionally sung and played at Scottish weddings, is toe-tappin' fun! From the opening unison statement until the final chord, men's ensembles can explore a different

This jaunty, rhythmic English folk song references astronomy and Biblical text, building one number upon the next, reminiscent of There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea. Excellent for

This superb arrangement of the traditional Newfoundland folk song paints a vivid picture of the fishing industry and the culture that evolved around it. The accompaniment is meant to emulate the sounds of

The Parting Glass, a traditional Scottish and Irish folk song, is traditionally sung at the end of a gathering of friends. This setting reflects the tender yet wistful feelings of a group of

Stephen Foster's beautiful song comes to life again in this sensitive, lyrical a cappella setting. The choir has many opportunities to shimmer throughout the piece, especially in the sustained tones which

This is superb! Darmon Meader's incomparable arranging skill is evident in every measure of this gorgeous setting of the traditional Scottish folk song. Lovely, lyrical piano writing and lush harmonic

"In Dublin's fair city, where the girls are so pretty, I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone..." Developing male choirs will shine while singing this range-appropriate, lilting arrangement.