Folksongs Choral Music

A traditional Irish folk song, this up-tempo ballad tells the story of a lovely young lass that all the suitors adore. This accessible a cappella setting offers each part fun-to-sing lines along with

This folk ballad tells the sad story of a young man during the Great Famine in mid-1800s Ireland. Both heartache and the resilience of the human spirit are captured in this emotive arrangement. Lyrical

This spirited arrangement of the traditional American folk song will be a welcome addition to the libraries of choirs everywhere! With generous sharing of the melody in all voice parts, this innovative

A lively traditional Shaker song, this arrangement pays homage to the song's roots while adding a vibrant, contemporary feel. Available in multiple voicings that work for almost any choir, this historic

Capture the rich tapestry of Irish culture with this enchanting arrangement of the beloved folk ballad. This sensitive setting will transport you to the shores of Carrickfergus with its lilting melody, warm

#shantytok lives on! This Australian sea shanty continues to be a popular choice for tenor-bass choirs. Written to be accessible to all ages and tailored for performance excellence, it tells a fun story

Waiting around for Johnny to bring gifts back from the fair just isn't going to work! In this old English folk song setting, we let him just go ahead and stay at the fair. Beginning in a standard style with

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

Based on a song by Woody Guthrie collected from American folk lyrics, this unique arrangement ingeniously employs vocal percussion to emulate a speeding train on its tracks. Scored for mixed chorus and

Transport your singers to Ireland in a heartbeat with this newly composed piece that sounds like an old Irish folk song. Mostly in two parts, it expands to three parts just for the final verse. Super fun to

Highlighting the weight of the lyrics with a gospel feel and bluesy sonorities, this popular American folk song has never sounded so unique. The stylized arrangement includes echoed choral entrances as well

Based on the traditional Gaelic folk tune, this gently lilting ballad speaks of a fisherman's longing to return home to his family. Tenor-bass choirs will enjoy the sentimental approach to this melody, and

Displaying a contemporary Scottish flair on a traditional tune, this setting is unexpectedly buoyant and joyful. The slight melodic and rhythmic variations bring a lilting and skipping feel that is nicely

This lively and bold sea shanty is joyous and boisterous! With opportunities to shout "Heave away!" your singers will love this fun and engaging arrangement. The melody throughout the arrangement is passed

Long lyrical melodic lines are enhanced with echoing countermelodies in this expressive arrangement of the traditional folk tune for mixed choirs. A rich and haunting harmonic palette and flowing piano

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

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

With a text from Robert Louis Stevenson, this setting of the traditional Gaelic folk tune is harmonically rich and expressive. The addition of the optional French horn brings a mellow quality that

"And we'll all go together ... to pluck wild mountain thyme, all around the bloomin' heather..." The gently lilting strains of this traditional Scottish ballad are beautifully set in this arrangement. Lush

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

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

Written to emulate a hoedown style, this original tune is a fun, energetic song for choirs of all levels and abilities. For a yee-haw good time, add the optional body percussion and instrumental breaks

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.