Folksongs Choral Music

A popular Irish folk song with a tragic story is set for tenor-bass choirs in this beautiful arrangement. Featuring a tenor soloist and full, lush harmonies for the whole choir, this offers opportunities to

The opening of this setting of the traditional Irish ballad paints a picture of the Irish mountainside through the use of sustained lines and subtle echoes. Intertwining vocal lines and intuitive part

Highly suitable for treble choirs of all abilities, this concert arrangement of the Kansas state song is simply majestic. A pulsating accompaniment adds forward motion to this sparkling homophonic

A veteran seafarer gives advice to a young new recruit in this traditional Scottish sea shanty. This robust arrangement possesses solid harmonies and is eminently singable and fun, similar to the style of

The Sharon Gratto Global Music Series is dedicated to providing historical context to multicultural and folk music. This arrangement of the classic tune attributed to Huddie Ledbetter is accompanied by a

Beginning with a railroad engine building up steam and the happy sound of the whistle, this medley of American folk tunes about the railroad ends with the train arriving at the station. A signature

The traditional Irish folk song is wrapped in a gorgeous eight-part a cappella setting with expanded harmonies. The flowing, memorable melody is surrounded with lilting motives and an elegant harmonization

The classic text by Robert Burns is given a fresh, lush, and accessible treatment in this skillful setting. Inspired by folk singing, each voice part takes its turn at the melody, threaded together with a

Featuring an alto solo, this selection is found masquerading under a variety of names throughout the Irish tradition, such as Farewell Ballymoney and Going to Mass Last Sunday. A song of

A high-energy Celtic setting of the familiar tune, this is a great closer for seasonal concerts.

This fresh arrangement of a traditional British folksong is a sure favorite! Dashing Away with the Smoothing Iron's independent lines and rich harmonies are a delight for all, from audience to

As a longtime member of The King's Singers, Lawson is intimately familiar with this Shaker hymn and brings that influence to this fresh arrangement. This a cappella piece features different sections on the

The familiar folk song is revamped so that it feels like a brand-new piece. It is both old and new all at once, and the harmonies are full and lush with the imagery of a slow and steady river.

This signature arrangement of the Voices of Liberty in Disney's Epcot theme park is now available for mixed divisi choirs to perform. A cappella harmonies sparkle with the traditional Shaker tune, and the

As performed by the Voices of Liberty in Disney World's American Pavilion at Epcot, this traditional American folk song sparkles in an a cappella divisi arrangement that blends the traditional harmonies

This is a gently flowing arrangement of the traditional Scottish folk song with Irish influences. Beautifully arranged with soprano and tenor solos, this piece from VOCES8 features close harmonies and a

This beautiful arrangement of the 17th-century lullaby features subtle jazz inflections and artful imitation. The text seeks to create a calm and comforting atmosphere for sleep, emulated through gently

A jaunty, fun arrangement of this early American song. A novel program piece for tenor-bass choirs!

This traditional Irish ballad arranged for VOCES8 will make your audiences wish they were in Carrickfergus, if only to experience the longing felt in this lovely arrangement. A beautiful soprano solo offers

This gently flowing arrangement captures the beauty of this famous traditional Hebridean love song. The song text uses both old dialect and English, each verse ending with the words, "Sad am I without

Sumptuous harmonies surround the beautiful melody of this traditional Irish folk song that tenor-bass choirs will absolutely love to sing. A hint of jazz influence and a contemporary a cappella texture with

The haunting tone of this traditional Appalachian folk song is beautifully expressed in this arrangement by Voctave's arranger Jamey Ray. The a cappella harmonies shift between closer contemporary harmonies

Create an authentic Celtic experience with your choir when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms, an Irish-language chorus -