Folksongs Choral Music

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

Lyrical and sweet, this traditional English folk song is set with independent parts throughout, an ideal choice for novice harmony singers. With unison lines, a canon setting, and simple homophonic harmony,

Twelve American folk songs are brilliantly woven together in this accessible and fun medley of early American music. Featured tunes include Skip to My Lou; Shenandoah; I've Got Peace

This 19th-century folk song from New Zealand experienced new life as a viral hit on TikTok and spawned the sea-shanty trend. The ballad tells the story of the hopeful inhabitants of a whaling village

Inspiring words of kindness accompany this familiar Irish folk tune above a flowing piano accompaniment that adds sparkle throughout. Suitable for moving-up ceremonies or a beautiful selection for treble

Aldous Huxley's tongue-in-cheek poem Flowers is set to a folk-like tune that employs jaunty rhythms, an optional violin obbligato, and simple body percussion. This delightful two-part treble piece

Set in a lively compound meter, this traditional Irish folk song expresses the cheerful optimism of a budding relationship. The Irish text is easy to learn and the melody is memorable, making this song

Combining Simple Gifts and the Going Home theme from Dvorak's "New World" symphony in partner-song format, this is easy to perform with a minimum of rehearsal. A lyrical violin part adds

This traditional American folk song is a fun, upbeat tune for two-part choirs. Call-and-response moments make each part easy to sing independently, and the charming syncopated piano accompaniment is

All aboard! Don't miss this action-packed two-and-a-half-minute American folk medley of four familiar favorites. Kid-friendly voice parts, a bouncy supportive accompaniment, and an irresistible train ride

One of the most enduring melodies in the folk genre, the beautiful lines of this Welsh folk song are coupled with a lyrical piano and optional flute accompaniment in this setting for two-part treble

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 arrangement of an Appalachian fiddle tune from the mid-1800s is quite comical as it creates the story of someone chasing down their aging hen, trying to get it to lay eggs. By the end, the owner is

An original melody paired with the traditional Scottish folk song creates a gently flowing partner choral for two-part voices with optional flute. The original words speak of sailing to places unknown, with

Teaching opportunities abound in this irresistible setting of a traditional American folk tune. The modal melody is pentatonic, the easy ostinato-like countermelodies make part-singing a snap, and there is

This Appalachian folk song chugs along with energy and a rolling piano accompaniment, lending a bluesy, upbeat feel to the tune. The arrangement features handclaps and body percussion throughout and some

This American folk song attributed to Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly) has been covered and performed by countless singers and choirs. The melody is infectious and appealing, easily taught, and memorable.

This exquisite setting of the beloved American folk song has been artistically arranged for mixed or treble choirs of all ages. A beautiful piano accompaniment brings an independent voice to the

This popular Hungarian folk song, rich melodically and rhythmically, will work well with a variety of ages. An English translation is included. 

Also known as I Bought Me a Cat, this Kentucky mountain folk song is a joy to sing for younger choirs. Ample unison and simple harmonies are complemented by the additive animal noises that are

This famous traditional Scottish melody features flowing, long vocal lines set carefully at a tempo to foster good choral technique and offer a wonderful educational opportunity for breathing and phrasing.

This traditional English canon is presented with haunting musicality. Set as a round, singers are introduced to harmony in a manner that is easy to execute and includes comfortable ranges and familiar

Thoughtfully crafted to make your treble singers sound their best, this lyrical folk tune is sung first in unison, then in canon, with call and response, and eventually with some parallel harmonies. A

This traditional Scottish folk song is beautifully set with an optional classical guitar accompaniment. A QR code is provided with the music that takes you and your students to added content including SEL