Folksongs Choral Music

This gentle setting of the beloved Welsh folk tune features a lilting piano accompaniment and a lovely obbligato part for oboe or clarinet (both parts are included). With some rhythmic variation and

The pulsing beat and the drum-like accompaniment in this energized arrangement of a Canadian folk song is absolutely infectious! Pentatonic melodies, open intervals, echoing sections, and rhythmic syllables

A lovely and very accessible arrangement of the traditional British folk song for women's voices. Set in minor with a melancholy feel and well crafted harmonic part writing. Solo or soli opportunities in

Stephen Foster wrote this song that tells a story of work, love, and life along the river in 1860 when steamboats were an essential part of American commerce and culture. The robust harmonies are well

Here's a tender lullaby wrapped in lush choral harmonies, set exclusively for SSA voices. The flowing piano accompaniment provides gentle support while lyrical choral parts give an opportunity to explore

This haunting Scottish folk song with a beautiful text by Robert Louis Stevenson tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape from the British. The traditional melody is arranged in a setting that is

This American folk song classic, originally available as an a cappella arrangement, has been recast with a piano accompaniment with plenty of Fred Bock's famous style. The piece has an epic sense of drama

A polite adaptation of the traditional bawdy song by famed Scottish poet Robert Burns. This charming version presents a poignant and emotive consideration of human relationships and aging. The music and

This haunting traditional Irish song is beautifully arranged by composer Joseph Gregorio. Use of naturally crafted counterpoint in the vocals makes this work both complex in its construction and simple in

The wistful layered melodies, undulating piano accompaniment, and plaintive violin obbligato create a mysterious atmosphere in this accessible work that tells the story of the Underground Railroad. Arranged

After racking up over a million views on YouTube, this unique a cappella stunner by Brigham Young University's Vocal Point and the All-American Boys Chorus is now available for SATB divisi choirs.

For treble voices, piano and optional cello, this simple adaptation of a children's song offers lessons of love, peace and beauty for us all. Beginning with an opening solo, and incorporating Twinkle,

What a fun folk song selection! This lively arrangement combines original material with two American gems, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and Red River Valley, ending as a partner song that

This Irish sea shanty from the mid 1800s is driven by a half-note pulse, with an accompaniment that keeps the piece propelling forward. It makes a wonderful selection for younger developing voices teaching

This lively, rhythmic and humorous arrangement is pure fun from start to finish, not to mention easy to learn! Hand-clappin', hootin' and hollerin' and even some barking and howling fill the verses and

This a cappella choral classic is now more accessible to a larger ensemble while still preserving the endearing elements of the original. Considered one of the most beautiful melodies in the world, this

Using the well-known American folk song Vive la Compagnie as inspiration, this arrangement is carefully composed to avoid awkward skips, making this classic song accessible to middle school choirs

A rollicking setting of a popular 19th-century British folk song provides a real change of pace in any program. Easy to learn and fun to sing, with some great teaching moments, this is a great way to

An energetic, vigorous, and virile arrangement of the classic sea shanty. Flowing and easy to learn vocal lines with plenty of support and tonal help from the well-crafted piano part, this

May Day Carol is a beautiful English folk song which affords singers opportunities for musical growth in phrasing, range extension, and balance, as each part sings the melody throughout the song.

Exciting rhythms, an accompaniment that imitates the snare drum, and an original melody in the Mixolydian mode make this arrangement an attractive choice for SSA choirs. The uptempo Celtic feel along with a

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,

Dating back to 16th-century England, Hey! Ho! Nobody Home! was sung by carolers who went from door to door to receive food for their singing, although there is no reference in the lyrics to the

This arrangement of the famous Scottish folksong uses open fifths in the accompaniment to enhance the Scottish flavor. It will give your ensemble a chance to show their expressive side. "...but me and my