Folksongs Choral Music

Set with humor and lots of pedagogical expertise, this charming arrangement of a delightful children's song will bring the song to life for your young singers. Lots of unison lines, a fun section of mixed

Melodically rich and expressive, this well-known American mountain ballad is a wonderful teaching piece with high performance value for developing voices. With long lyrical lines, it is an ideal melody for

Lyrical and sweet, this traditional English folk song is set with independent parts throughout, an ideal choice for novice harmony singers. With unison lines, a canon setting, and simple homophonic harmony,

"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

Inspiring words of kindness accompany this familiar Irish folk tune above a flowing piano accompaniment that adds sparkle throughout. Suitable for moving-up ceremonies or a beautiful selection for treble

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

Set in a lively compound meter, this traditional Irish folk song expresses the cheerful optimism of a budding relationship. The Irish text is easy to learn and the melody is memorable, making this song

Combining Simple Gifts and the Going Home theme from Dvorak's "New World" symphony in partner-song format, this is easy to perform with a minimum of rehearsal. A lyrical violin part adds

This familiar American folk song has been arranged with an eye toward younger, developing voices. It features catchy lines, quickly learned melodies, and a playable accompaniment that will be engaging and

Picture the waving wheat on a rolling prairie as the stars begin to appear through the twilight. This fresh setting of the state song of Kansas was written for developing voice ranges, making this

Using rich, lush contemporary harmonies often found in pop and jazz settings and featuring voices that are often relegated to harmony, this new setting of the familiar folk tune is a joy to sing.

This traditional American folk song is a fun, upbeat tune for two-part choirs. Call-and-response moments make each part easy to sing independently, and the charming syncopated piano accompaniment is

All aboard! Don't miss this action-packed two-and-a-half-minute American folk medley of four familiar favorites. Kid-friendly voice parts, a bouncy supportive accompaniment, and an irresistible train ride

One of the most enduring melodies in the folk genre, the beautiful lines of this Welsh folk song are coupled with a lyrical piano and optional flute accompaniment in this setting for two-part treble

A fantastic piece to teach vowels, diction, rhythms, and pitch precision, this English folk song is fun to sing and impressive to perform. The nonsense syllables represent birds and bats chatting to one

This arrangement of an Appalachian fiddle tune from the mid-1800s is quite comical as it creates the story of someone chasing down their aging hen, trying to get it to lay eggs. By the end, the owner is

An original melody paired with the traditional Scottish folk song creates a gently flowing partner choral for two-part voices with optional flute. The original words speak of sailing to places unknown, with

Teaching opportunities abound in this irresistible setting of a traditional American folk tune. The modal melody is pentatonic, the easy ostinato-like countermelodies make part-singing a snap, and there is

This Appalachian folk song chugs along with energy and a rolling piano accompaniment, lending a bluesy, upbeat feel to the tune. The arrangement features handclaps and body percussion throughout and some

This American folk song attributed to Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly) has been covered and performed by countless singers and choirs. The melody is infectious and appealing, easily taught, and memorable.