Folk Tunes Concert Band Music

This medley of Persian folk songs uses Clair Fairchild's Twelve Persian Folk Songs as its basis. Fairchild took care to preserve their authenticity by limiting all Western harmony, and as

This Irish folksong, named after the town of Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland, is beautiful, nostalgic and lush. This intimate arrangement with ample cross-cueing is an excellent tool to teach phrasing and

Based on the spiritual Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, this lyrical piece is a reflection on the commemoration of Juneteenth. Opening with a moving solo that can be played by any instrument, it is

Written to celebrate the universal tradition of folk song, this multi-movement suite is based on songs from China, Mexico, and Bulgaria. The piece runs an emotional gamut of nostalgic harmonies in the

A great programming choice featuring three Italian melodies, this carefree piece will transport your audience to the Mediterranean. Opening with the happy Tiritomba, continuing with Santa

Using popular Scottish folk songs such as Scots Wha Hae; Comin' Thro the Rye; Clean Pease Strae and the very recognizable Scotland the Brave, composer Carol Brittin Chambers has crafted a

This stunning arrangement of a Gaelic folksong about forbidden love echoes the styles of Grainger, Grieg, and Holst. Every part has attainable challenges that will motivate your students to practice. This