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Wayfaring Stranger
for Band and Children's Chorus
American Folk Song /arr. Clancy Weeks
"The Wayfaring Stranger" (also known as "Poor Wayfaring Stranger", "I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger", or "Wayfaring Pilgrim") is a well-known American folk and gospel song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul … Read More
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"The Wayfaring Stranger" (also known as "Poor Wayfaring Stranger", "I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger", or "Wayfaring Pilgrim") is a well-known American folk and gospel song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul on their journey through life. As with most folk songs, variations of the lyrics exist, and many singers have linked the song to times of hardship and notable experiences in their lives.
The origins of the song are unclear, some have speculating the song is a descendant of the Scottish border ballad "The Dowie Dens of Yarrow", while others have suggested it came from the German hymn "Ich bin ein Gast auf Erden" ("A Pilgrim Here I Wander").
This setting for band and children's chorus begins with a solo and includes a descant at the end, both of which may be adjusted as needed. Generous cueing allows this to be performed without chorus, and the inclusion of a piano allows for chorus without band.