Folksongs Choral Music

Your singers will love this rollicking, feel-good arrangement of a well-loved American folk song, complete with refreshing new lyrics. A playful piano part adds to the overall Appalachian flavor. Pure

This robust pairing of two American folk song classics - She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain and The Wabash Cannonball - features simple melody lines and easily grasped harmony

This tender setting of a tuneful Welsh folk song, a lament of love now lost, features comfortable ranges in all parts and an artful piano accompaniment with optional cello. "Soft winds of evening your sweet

Cleverly conceived vocal lines and subtle musical nuances bring the words of a 19th-century Shaker hymn to life in an Early American style. This setting presents many educational opportunities for the

"And we'll all go together, to pick wild mountain thyme all around the bloomin' heather." Your audience will be sure to recognize this popular Irish folk song that's been recorded by The Chieftains, The

This haunting folk tune (PENSIVE DOVE) is classified as Type I, which are hymns sung to settings of traditional ballad tunes. This classification was devised by Phillips Barry who was a pioneering early

This arrangement of the American folk hymn is inspired by the shape note or Sacred Harp tradition, marked by the placing of the melody in the inner voice, the tendency toward open fifth sonorities, and an

This beautiful Scottish folk song is perhaps one of the best-known songs from this region. Its use in many movies and television shows has solidified its status and introduced this genre to many young

A lively arrangement of the American fiddle tune that will have you "goin' up Cripple Creek to have a little fun!" With a xylophone part, handclaps and accessible choral parts, this is a fantastic choice

Based on a historical Gullah shanty, this lyrical piece draws from the rich natural harmonies of the song. It captures the spirit of the singers of the ships that  traversed the waters of the

A fun, energetic piece based on the American folk song - but this version has some very different and fun additions thanks to a wonderful text by Noble Cain. A great novelty piece for the middle of a

This very accessible and flowing setting of the traditional spiritual moves into the very familiar The Water Is Wide and then ends with both songs presented as a partner song. A great song for

This beloved rollicking song will be a favorite with your singers and a delight to your audience. This very accessible piece is a good piece to teach articulation and technique to the young male singer.

This lively setting of a beloved Robert Burns poem brings to mind charming images of Scotland. Very achievable and fun with great vocal construction, making this a good option for high school and above. A

A clever a cappella medley of three jigs with a rich historical heritage: The Swallow's Tail; Morrison's Jig and The Irish Washerwoman. The fiddle part is split between the two upper

Best used as a concert opener, this buoyant piece may be sung from the risers or as a processional. Based on a Welsh folk song, it may be performed all year, or with the alternate lyrics for holiday

This American spiritual set in a lovely folk-song setting is an accessible arrangement for developing mixed and treble choirs. An excellent educational selection for developing tone and blend, it also

This tender Irish melody is lovingly set for mixed choir and solo voice. The flowing piano part is supportive of the lilting melody throughout. The verses unfold with a tinge of sorrow at the passing of

This traditional Scottish folk song recalls the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the Isle of Skye. The gently rocking motion of the triple meter and the optional flute obbligato combine with the lyrical

An energetic original melody is partnered with the American folk song Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill in this robust concert offering for young choirs. Describing the construction of the American

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