Folksongs Choral Music

"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

This classic arrangement was originally scored for mixed voices and is now available for treble choirs! Jazz harmonies are found throughout this lovely a cappella setting which is full of opportunities to

The classic American folk song Home on the Range has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for choir and piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with lush contemporary

This beautiful, simply stated arrangement of a classic American folk song is nicely shaded by some close harmonies and suspensions and provides many opportunities for nuanced dynamics and tempo ebb and

One of America's most beloved folk songs just shimmers with beautiful a cappella barbershop harmonies in this well-crafted arrangement. An ideal choice for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass quartets or

This Appalachian folk song is tremendously fun. Fantastic and fun vocal lines are supported by a lively yet accessible piano accompaniment. Add spoons and clapping or stomping for a great time!

"Bright morning stars are rising...Day is breaking in my soul..." This Appalachian folksong, arranged for a cappella voices, has a contemplative, spiritual quality. Opening and closing with a trio, it's a

From the Barbershop Harmony Society, a four-part a cappella arrangement of the American folk song.  

"I'm bound for Shady Grove..." This sparkling arrangement of the beloved bluegrass song offers a rich experience for combined choirs, children's honor choirs and community groups! It may be performed with

A wonderfully fresh Irish lilt highlights this arrangement of the traditional folk hymn made popular by Brigham Young's a cappella group, BYU Noteworthy. Optional improvised vocal percussion and a violin

This old English folk song is perhaps better recognized as a hymn, but the uplifting text and winsome melody are a welcome balm for the soul. Beautifully arranged for Brigham Young University's a cappella

A fresh paring of two beloved American folk songs which will offer a moment of peaceful reflection at your concert or festival. The fluid accompaniment ties the two songs together, both culturally and

This wildly popular arrangement is a favorite with choral festivals all over the country. Beginning in the style of a bluegrass trio, the piece opens into a four-part gospel celebration of the power of song

This fresh setting of an endearing folk song recently added an SATB voicing to it's offerings. The vocal lines are gorgeous and only enhanced by the well-crafted piano accompaniment. Your choir will enjoy

This playful Irish children's song has been set with rousing clapping and stomping, and the result is a festival showcase! The vocals are set in a simple homophonic style, which makes the body percussion

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

Long associated with the grand pageantry of the Kentucky Derby, Stephen Foster's classic song comes to life anew in this charming arrangement. A shimmering a cappella refrain provides an especially

Only Mark Hayes could write such an enthralling arrangement of this timeless Irish air. Scored for voices, piano, flute, and optional percussion, it features a shimmering accompaniment and a flute obbligato

A perennial festival favorite, this tender Appalachian folk melody is given an artistic setting and wonderful piano accompaniment all the while maintaining the traditional folk flavor of the song. Not to be

In this dynamic arrangement of the Huddie Ledbetter tune, Greg Gilpin has captured the strong rhythmic pulse and harmonic energy that is characteristic of the Lead Belly style. To intensify the driving