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FOLKSONGS
4t Danny Boy—arr. Russell Robinson. Arranged for
a cappella mixed voices, this expressive setting of
the Irish melody will melt hearts with its traditional
setting. The lush choral harmonies are accessible
and beautifully written. Lovely!
10845548 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Danny Boy—arr. Mark Hayes. Only Mark Hayes
could write such an enthralling arrangement of this
timeless Irish air. Scored for voices, piano, flute,
and optional percussion, it features a shimmering
accompaniment and a flute obbligato with touches
of Celtic ornamentation. Expressive at every
turn, yet understated when needed, the setting
culminates in a touching pianissimo restatement
of the melody. Now available for mixed, treble and
male voices.
3251667 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
3251675 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
3251683 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10604292 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
3251691 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Drunken Sailor—arr. Emily Crocker. Young
choirs will enjoy singing this classic sea chantey.
The voice ranges are perfect for junior high or
middle school voices.
1359835 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
The Erie Canal—arr. Cristi Cary Miller.
A wonderful song for connecting music to
American history and culture! Developing singers
in elementary and middle school will gain important
performance skills and musical development with
this peppy arrangement. Optional cued notes for
baritone can add a fourth part to the three-part
mixed voicing. The CD track offers a great authentic
accompaniment featuring the banjo along with
other helpful audio resources for developing choirs.
A quick learn and a fantastic concert feature!
10682999 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10683004 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10689053 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
Ht The Feller from Fortune—arr. Harry Somers.
This rollicking folk song from Newfoundland has
moxie and flair, with a humorous text and dancing
rhythms in a variety of meters. A popular choice for
more advanced choirs, it is a tour-de-force that will
bring smiles to everyone in your audience.
4058087 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Four by Foster! (Medley)—Stephen C. Foster/
arr. Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. This
delightful choral montage of Stephen Foster songs
is full of humor and fun. A charming optional
violin or fiddle part lends authenticity and style
to the well-crafted arrangement. A wonderful
addition to your concert programming and a great
teaching opportunity to connect the history and
culture of America. Especially useful for teaching
"responding" in the national music standards.
Songs include: Oh, Susanna; The Glendy Burk; My
Old Kentucky Home and Camptown Races.
10760119 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10760120 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
Ht The Gift to Be Simple—arr. Bob Chilcott. Part of
The King's Singers choral series, this entertaining
arrangement gives an added dimension to the well
known Shaker tune. Bob Chilcott's lyric counterlines
are sophisticated and fun for both mixed and treble
ensembles. A festival favorite.
1717990 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1974435 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Gifts—Mark Weston. "Love then, with all of your
heart, and light the world with your better part. For
where'er you go, whatever good you do, the gift you
give will come back to you." This invigorating setting
of the popular Shaker tune Simple Gifts includes a
contemporary text with a positive message. The
reharmonized and modern piano part provides an
energized musical foundation, while the soaring
vocal lines float effortlessly above. Equally effective
in unison or two-part performances.
10684742 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.10
lL Give Good Gifts—Gerald Custer. Cleverly
conceived vocal lines and subtle musical nuances
bring the words of a 19th-century Shaker hymn
to life in an Early American style. This setting
presents many educational opportunities for the
unique voice-leading and historical context, yet is
also a solid programming choice as a closer or
for any moving-on ceremony. "Give good gifts,
one to another... Smooth life's journey as you
onward go."
10810603 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10810603L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.10
t Going Across the Mountain—arr. Ellen Gilson
Voth. This arrangement contrasts the unbridled
optimism and resolve of a person heading off to war
with the bittersweet nostalgia of leaving a special
person behind, along with the promise of return.
In the style of an Appalachian folk song, this piece
typifies a unique American style of singing. This
challenging piece for better a cappella choirs gives
many opportunities for teaching historical context,
style and interpretation.
10663236 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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Hard Times, Come Again No More—Stephen
C. Foster/arr. Thomas Juneau. Stephen Foster
songs give us the opportunity to teach about
American history and culture while exploring
the style and musical expression presented in
his artful melodies. This text, in particular, is so
poignant and socially conscious that it is a perfect
fit for our modern societal woes. Beautifully crafted
harmonies and phrases create a singable texture
that young tenor-bass choirs can really sink their
teeth into. A superb concert or festival selection
with high educational value!
10833241 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Hello, Girls—Lloyd Pfautsch. This "perky"
Lloyd Pfautsch arrangement of an American
folk song is a favorite of women's choruses at
contests and festivals.
1687847 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Hey! Ho! Nobody Home!—arr. Russell Robinson.
Dating back to 16th-century England, Hey! Ho!
Nobody Home! was sung by carolers who went
from door to door to receive food for their singing,
although there is no reference in the lyrics to the
holiday. Presented as a round, this swing-style
syncopated arrangement is easy to learn and fun
to sing! Now available in a two-part voicing.
10443524 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10735208 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10585432 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Homeward Bound—arr. McKay Crockett. After
racking up over a million views on YouTube, this
unique a cappella stunner by Brigham Young
University's Vocal Point and the All-American Boys
Chorus is now available for SATB divisi choirs.
Contemporary a cappella harmonies and layered
choral textures support the soloists during the folk-
like verses and full choral refrains. The familiar Holst
melody makes a few appearances, and a three-
part treble chorus (or descant group) is an ethereal
addition at the end. "Bind me not to the pasture;
chain me not to the plow. Set me free to find my
calling and I'll return to you somehow." Inspirational!
10738914 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
L I Am Bound for the Promised Land—arr.
Craig Courtney. Your choir will love singing
this energetic shaker hymn! Craig Courtney
delightfully arranges the hymntune
PROMISED
LAND for four-hand piano and SATB voices. With a
joyful text and accessible choral writing, this piece
is appropriate for church or school performances.
A snare drum adds a nice touch to top off a
remarkable piece! Highly recommended!
10667322 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10667322L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H I Bought Me a Cat—Aaron Copland. Copland's
sparkling, light-hearted work is now available
in a simplified voicing that brings the humorous
children's song to younger voices. The short
solos and comical animal sounds are always well-
received and fun to perform!
1316702 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
3274610 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
I Bought Me a Cat—arr. Sally K. Albrecht. Now
available for two-part or SAB choirs, Sally's fresh
treatment of the humorous American folk song is
in "add-on" style, with a new animal introduced
in each verse. Each animal sings a distinctive call,
such as "hissy hissy" for the goose or "chimmy
chuck, chimmy chuck" for the hen. By the end,
there's a whole barnyard of animals singing their
calls together!
10353520 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10008331 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10008332 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10008269 DVD-That's Entertainment
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.95
L I'll Tell My Ma—arr. Erik Jones. This playful Irish
children's song has been set with rousing clapping
and stomping, and the result is a festival showcase!
The vocals are set in a simple homophonic
style, which makes the body percussion
achievable. Performed with or without the piano
accompaniment, this is a fantastic feature number
or concert closer!
10561631 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
10842209 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
10842209L SSAA Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.85
I'll Tell My Ma—arr. Jimmy Baas. With or
without the fiddle, this up-tempo, toe-tapping Irish
folk song arrangement is sure to be a favorite for
treble ensembles. Sure to be a crowd pleaser, I'll
Tell My Ma will be a great closer for any concert or
festival program.
10586714 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
lL I've Got Peace Like a River—D. Shawn Berry.
This very accessible and flowing setting of the
traditional spiritual moves into the very familiar
The Water Is Wide and then ends with both songs
presented as a partner song. A great song for
teaching lyrical singing on familiar melodies in an
unexpected setting. Now available for both treble
and tenor-bass choirs.
10779514 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10779514L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10025960 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10544641 Instrumental Parts Strings . . 20.00
John Henry—arr. Rollo Dilworth. Bluesy
harmonies infuse this powerful, dramatic telling of
the legend of John Henry, complete with the sounds
of the hissing train and the hammer on the railroad
track. "Then he died with his hammer in his hand!
O Lord! Died with his hammer in his hand..." Your
singers will really give their all when they sing this!
10030295 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10030296 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.95
Land of the Silver Birch—arr. Jerry Estes. The
pulsing beat and the drum-like accompaniment
in this energized arrangement of a Canadian folk
song is absolutely infectious! Pentatonic melodies,
open intervals, echoing sections, and rhythmic
syllables set up an authentic texture in this piece.
Two short legato interludes provide a creative
contrast. This is an outstanding choice for young,
developing men's choruses.
10757022 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Loch Lomond—arr. Earlene Rentz. This
arrangement of the famous Scottish folksong uses
open fifths in the accompaniment to enhance the
Scottish flavor. It will give your ensemble a chance
to show their expressive side. "...but me and my
true love will never meet again on the bonnie,
bonnie banks of Loch Lomond."
10735225 Two-Part Mixed/Opt. Alto . . . 1.95
10735210 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3701152 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Ht Loch Lomond—arr. Jonathan Quick. This a
cappella setting of the traditional Scottish folksong
has become a popular choice with festival choirs
since its publication in 2000.
3287281 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
9503706 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
4L The Lonely Carnarvon—arr. Charles McCartha &
Jerry Cunningham. This tender setting of a tuneful
Welsh folk song, a lament of love now lost, features
comfortable ranges in all parts and an artful piano
accompaniment with optional cello. "Soft winds of
evening your sweet name are sighing, shyly the
stars seek your sweet face in vain. No more we
roam by the hillside together. Will we ever walk
steep Carnarvon again?" Simply lovely!
10810612 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10810612L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
HL Lord of the Dance—arr. John Rutter. With
sensitivity and flair, John Rutter has created the
consummate arrangement of this Sydney Carter
classic! In his music, John perfectly balances the
suspenseful sweep and full range of emotions that
the text exhibits. At times it is playful and dance-
like, and at other times it is very dark, gloomy, and
dramatic. Beautifully orchestrated, this Shaker
melody takes on a new character that is vivid,
colorful, and accessible to every choir.
8058549 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
8058549L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10305829 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10305829L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
4L Makin' Music on the Erie Canal—Mary Donnelly
& George L.O. Strid. The important American folk
tune is arranged for young voices in a partner song
setting with a short original countermelody and
"wah-wah's" that imitate the sounds of musical
instruments that travelers on the Erie Canal may have
played to pass the time on their long journey through
the locks. With great historical and cultural value, this
arrangement is both educational and enjoyable!
10866279 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10866279L Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10866280 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
l Nelly Bly—Stephen Foster/arr. Glenda E. Franklin.
An energetic arrangement of this folksong from
Stephen Foster that is sure to engage tenor-bass
choirs of any size. With a supportive accompaniment
and shared melodic material between the two tenor
parts, this wholesome slice of history presents
wonderful educational opportunities, both musically
and culturally, packaged in a stand-out selection for
concert or festival.
10871873 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Nelly Bly—Stephen Foster/arr. Jack Halloran. This
classic arrangement is a perennial favorite and a
staple of the repertoire for divisi mixed choirs.
1918945 SSAATTBB or SSAA . . . . . . . 2.15
4L Nine Hundred Miles—arr. Greg Gilpin. The crisp,
rhythmic energy which mimics a train underlies the
dynamic modal groove in this American folk song
arrangement for mixed or tenor-bass voices. The
creative use of independent vocal ostinato patterns
in the lower parts gives significant vocal interest
for each part. Performance options are included to
employ a soloist at the beginning, and for singers to
clap a light eighth note pattern in certain sections to
mimic the click-clacking sound of the train. Exciting!
10846385 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10846385L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906157 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906157L TB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906158 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
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Compiled by Mary Lynn
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10366686 SAB or Three-Part Mixed
Choral Score . . . . . . . . 8.95
10366687 Accompaniment CD . 35.00
