Folksongs Choral Music

The Water Is Wide and Bring Me Little Water, Sylvie fit beautifully together in this gospel setting for younger choirs! It's an awesome way to introduce young singers to the style - the

Vibrant and rhythmic, this setting of a traditional Irish folk song is a delight to sing! With a modern twist and boasting a dynamic guitar and piano accompaniment with optional fiddle and percussion, this

Made popular by artists like Joan Baez and Dolly Parton, this traditional Appalachian folk song is narrated from a young woman's perspective, telling of lessons she learned from her mother's struggles. This

A traditional Irish folk song, this up-tempo ballad tells the story of a lovely young lass that all the suitors adore. This accessible a cappella setting offers each part fun-to-sing lines along with

This folk ballad tells the sad story of a young man during the Great Famine in mid-1800s Ireland. Both heartache and the resilience of the human spirit are captured in this emotive arrangement. Lyrical

Alive with dancing rhythms and frolicking counterpoint, this arrangement of a Tyneside folk song of northern England is an engaging choice for developing choirs. The optional flute part enhances the

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

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

Based on traditional Scottish folk poetry and tunes, this choral cycle of three songs traces a love story of one who must ultimately leave his beloved Scottish homeland. Set here for mixed divisi choir with

Feature a few soloists in this rhythmic a cappella setting of an 18th-century sea shanty that your tenor-bass choirs will love! Its historical use as a working song for short bursts of energy is evident in

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

This spirited arrangement of the traditional American folk song will be a welcome addition to the libraries of choirs everywhere! With generous sharing of the melody in all voice parts, this innovative

A lively traditional Shaker song, this arrangement pays homage to the song's roots while adding a vibrant, contemporary feel. Available in multiple voicings that work for almost any choir, this historic

Capture the rich tapestry of Irish culture with this enchanting arrangement of the beloved folk ballad. This sensitive setting will transport you to the shores of Carrickfergus with its lilting melody, warm

Voctave's rendition of this lullaby from the album Goodnight, My Someone is a masterclass in choral artistry. The arrangement is a breathtaking transformation of a familiar tune into a celestial

#shantytok lives on! This Australian sea shanty continues to be a popular choice for tenor-bass choirs. Written to be accessible to all ages and tailored for performance excellence, it tells a fun story

Waiting around for Johnny to bring gifts back from the fair just isn't going to work! In this old English folk song setting, we let him just go ahead and stay at the fair. Beginning in a standard style with

As created for Disney's Voices of Liberty, this a cappella vocal jazz concert setting of the traditional English folk song combines a beautiful, timeless text with harmonies that strike a perfect balance

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

This charming Slavic folk song harmonized by Alexander Borodin is an enjoyable sing for any lower voice ensemble. Features guitar-like vocables, energetic articulations, and a new rhyming English

Dancing melodies and rhythms are playfully brought to life in this well-known Quebecois folk tune that all voice parts will enjoy singing.

Arranged for a cappella tenor-bass voices, this traditional sea shanty uses a baritone soloist to tell the woes of being on a ship and a choral response telling the sailor to "leave her." Perfect for high