Folk Tunes Concert Band Music

This beautiful setting of the lovely Irish folksong Be Thou My Vision truly enhances the natural appeal of the touching melody. After opening with a lyric presentation of the hymn,

This lively tune is a clever mash-up of traditional Appalachian folk music and original themes. The opening and closing is an arrangement of the old fiddle tune The Snouts and Ears of

Relive the history of the Original Hobo Band with an interesting mix of original material and authentic railroad songs. The opening fanfare, based on I've Been Working on the Railroad, is

Originally written in 1913, the recording of this popular Irish ballad was #1 on the music charts of the time. The gentle and lilting melody has survived the test of time and continues to move listeners to

This unique setting of this well-known song will be the highlight of concert programs at Christmastime and throughout the year as well. The wistful quality of the legend is captured here by a hypnotizing

A timeless and classic work by one of the great all-time band composers. Four traditional English folk songs are presented in an appealing and well designed setting, perfect for any ensemble. Included are

A stunningly beautiful Scottish folk song that tells a tale of longing, loss, and redemption. This arrangement begins in the style of an intriguing folk dance that evolves into a mournful, lyrical

This lyric piece skillfully intertwines the melodies of Shenandoh and The Water Is Wide to create an expressive piece that reflects the flowing beauty and majesty of a great river. The

A beautiful ballad in its own right, this arrangement of the famous folk song is given even more flexibility with an added optional vocal solo. Whether or not the vocalist is used, the ranges are

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

Sea shanties are sung by sailors to keep them synchronized (and mentally interested) while doing the hard labor of sailing. You will hear an almost antiphonal juxtaposition of brass versus woodwinds.

Based on a Newfoundland folk song, we are given an exceptionally beautiful setting that expresses a story of lost love. It begins with a transparent orchestration contrasted nicely with the later entrance

This piece is based on a Scottish folk song, sung around fires built with dried peat from the bogs. The music tells the story of a journey, beginning with a somber and somewhat melancholy melody. It soon