Folk Tunes Concert Band Music

This moving hymn has long been a staple in celebrations of life and for comfort in moments of sorrow; this setting is meant as a celebration of the life of a fellow musician and composer. The impassioned

This delightful arrangement revisits three famous songs from American folk literature: Arkansas Traveler; Sweet Betsy from Pike and a rousing version of Turkey in the Straw. This

Originally scored for tuba/euphonium quartet, this work has been adapted for four-part flexible winds with optional percussion and is playable by any combination of instruments in the ensemble. It is based

Written by British composer George Butterworth in 1913, this classic work is based on two folk songs: The Banks of Green Willow and Green Bushes, the latter also appearing in works by

Continuing the popular series of Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second-year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment that follows

Music has the power to help us heal after the loss of loved ones. Here the beloved traditional Scottish ballad The Parting Glass is combined with an original melody to create a beautifully paced

The memorable old Irish jig called Road to Lisdoonvarna is the subject of this lively young band piece. A simple statement of the melody opens, gradually builds to the sprightly middle section as

Written to celebrate the universal tradition of folk song, this multi-movement suite is based on songs from China, Mexico, and Bulgaria. The piece runs an emotional gamut of nostalgic harmonies in the

Through the years, this well-known and tuneful English folk song has been a favorite subject for numerous composers. One of the best-known versions is Percy Grainger's setting for two pianos, and this

Based on the Scottish folk song Loch Lomond, this gorgeous arrangement paints a lovely musical portrait of the picturesque lake at the foot of Ben Lomond. Woodwind tremolos are used to represent

Be sure to consider this beautifully lyrical piece when looking for musical work to include on your young band concerts. Based on an original Shaker melody, it has been scored to be easily accessible to

This rich work adds much to international concert band repertoire. The first movement tells a musical tale of an encounter with an elf maiden, mixing moments of sprightliness with a dreamlike middle

This lively montage will take your audience on a picturesque journey through Ireland. Based on three Irish songs (Sweet William; Star of County Down and The Minstrel Boy), this piece mixes