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FOLKSONGS
Sloop John B.—arr. Roger Emerson. This
delightful arrangement of the Bahamian folk song
is filled with energy and sparkle! Percussion
instruments add drive and vitality to the unison
singing and carefully crafted harmony.
11376013 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.25
11376012 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Swansea Town—arr. Richard Ewer. This is the
sea shanty for your tenor-bass group! This hearty
arrangement of the traditional English shanty is one
that your choir will love. Comfortable ranges will
help your singers sound their best, and interwoven
countermelodies are easily learned. The lyrics speak
of leaving one's love for a voyage to the sea and
longing for the day of being reunited once more!
11393902 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Ten Thousand Miles—Ruth Morris Gray.
Taking the text from a familiar English folk song,
this completely original setting marks a departure
from the traditional. A lilting, fun melody, layering
harmony parts, and engaging body percussion
all help make this one a compelling piece for
developing choirs.
11393371 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11393372 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11393373 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11393344 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 44.99
This Ol' Man—arr. Greg Gilpin. This Ol' Man has
never sounded like this before! In an incredibly
clever way, Greg has taken the original song into
some unpredictable directions, resulting in a novelty
number that is an absolute delight! Each verse has
a little musical treat, such as knee-slaps, bees
buzzing, or snippets of familiar tunes like Skip To My
Lou; Chopsticks and There's No Place Like Home.
There's even part of a "knock-knock" joke thrown in!
This will definitely be a highlight of your program!
10589199 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.50
3130358 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
3297703 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Vive la Compagnie—arr. Audrey Snyder. Also
known as Vive l'Amour and translating to "long
live the company," this traditional English 6/8
ode to camaraderie and friendship is an exercise
in French pronunciation as well as a triumphant
declaration of joy. Long a staple in tenor-bass
choral literature, this arrangement is tailored
specifically for beginning two-part tenor-bass
choirs with accessibility and support from the
piano accompaniment.
11166231 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11171529 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . 22.99
The Water Is Wide—arr. Andy Beck. Thoughtfully
crafted to make your treble singers sound their best,
this lyrical folk tune is sung first in unison, then in
canon, with call and response, and eventually with
some parallel harmonies. A perfect choice for
beginning harmony singers, it also includes some
adapted lyrics that sensitively honor "the bond of
friend to friend."
11393382 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11393344 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 44.99
The Water Is Wide—arr. Rollo Dilworth. 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 harmonies are very
cool, and the piano accompaniment lays down a
terrific groove!
10364829 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
The Water Is Wide—arr. Greg Gilpin. This well-
loved traditional folk song is a superb choice for
treble choirs. The imagery of the lyrics is captured
with rich harmony and subtle echoing, with each
part getting a chance to sing the melody. Great
interaction between parts creates the opportunity
for musical interpretation and gorgeous
vocal production.
11348138 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
The Water Is Wide—arr. C.E. Walz. This famous
traditional Scottish melody features flowing, long
vocal lines set carefully at a tempo to foster good
choral technique and offer a wonderful educational
opportunity for breathing and phrasing. A new take
on the traditional tune!
11393906 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
11393907 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
Waters Ripple and Flow—arr. Ruth Elaine
Schram. This tender Czech folk song has been
artistically set with carefully crafted vocal parts and
an accompaniment that embodies a river's gentle
flow. With English text throughout, the beautiful
melody is easy to learn and showcases the lyrical
quality of your treble choir. A valuable Learning
Resource Page connects to the national standards
with lesson plans and extension activities.
11396824 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11396825 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Greg Gilpin. The
plaintive lines of this American folk hymn are
perfectly set for developing tenor-bass voices in this
arrangement. Choice of key, unison passages, and
tight one-octave ranges for each part make it easy
to experience success and sound mature on this
piece - a great introduction to a cappella singing.
An optional piano accompaniment is also available
for added flexibility and support.
11348139 TB opt.
Piano Accompaniment . . . . E 2.10
Weevily Wheat—arr. Mike Wilson. This catchy
version of the traditional American folk song is
perfect for square dancing as well as singing!
After your students learn to sing it, use the
accompanying CD as they sing and dance in music
class, or incorporate square dance in your concert
performance for a fun traditional touch!
11372573 Unison/Two-Part
optional third part . . . . . . . . E 1.95
11372574 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
The Wellerman—arr. Roger Emerson. The viral
TikTok sea shanty phenomenon in 2021 was led
by this 1860s-era New Zealand whaling tune. Now
choirs of all kinds can have fun singing this re-
enlivened tune in this a cappella version that keeps
those open harmonies right at the forefront.
11348612 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11348613 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11348614 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11348615 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11348616 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11348617 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
The Wellerman—arr. Jacob Narverud. This 19th-
century folk song from New Zealand experienced
new life as a viral hit on TikTok and spawned the
sea-shanty trend. The ballad tells the story of the
hopeful inhabitants of a whaling village waiting for
the Wellerman ship to bring supplies. This rousing
arrangement is great fun and highly accessible
as it can be performed with either the piano
accompaniment or a cappella.
11338397 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
11348164 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
11390156 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
11338398 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
Wild Mountain Thyme—arr. Jacob Narverud.
"And we'll all go together ... to pluck wild mountain
thyme, all around the bloomin' heather..." The
gently lilting strains of this traditional Scottish ballad
are beautifully set in this arrangement. Lush choral
harmonies and well-placed unison lines are carried
along by the supportive piano accompaniment.
11391897 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
11391898 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
11391899 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
11391900 SSA or SSAA. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
11391901 TBB or TTBB . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
Will the Circle Be Unbroken—arr. J. David
Moore. This wildly popular arrangement is a favorite
with choral festivals all over the country. Beginning
in the style of a bluegrass trio, the piece opens into
a four-part gospel celebration of the power of song
to create community. Often performed with an
opening solo refrain.
10704230 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10341993 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10905701 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
INTRODUCING
THE VOICES
OF LIBERTY
Famous for singing every day in the America
pavilion in Disney World's EPCOT theme park,
the Voices of Liberty are renowned for their
pure tone and close harmonies, as well as
those soaring soprano notes! Now you can
sing their signature arrangements by Derric
Johnson, too. For divisi mixed a cappella
choirs, challenging, but absolutely worth it!
America, the Beautiful—Samuel Ward/arr. Derric Johnson.
Sumptuous jazz-inspired harmonies lace this a cappella arrangement of a
favorite patriotic song. The familiar melody and traditional harmonization remain,
but the divisi harmonies bring a freshness and vitality that is sure to inspire. This
is the signature arrangement of The Voices of Liberty, appearing in Disney's
Epcot theme park, and now available for choirs everywhere.
11393057 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Happy Birthday—Mildred Hill & Patty S. Hill/arr. Derric Johnson.
You haven't heard Happy Birthday until you've heard this! A cappella, upbeat,
and full of divisi jazz harmonies, this is the way that The Voices of Liberty at
Epcot in Disney World sing it to guests with unforgettable style and pizzazz that
will make anyone feel special!
11393059 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
Shenandoah—arr. Derric Johnson. As performed by The Voices of Liberty
in Disney World's American Pavilion at Epcot, this traditional American folk
song sparkles in an a cappella divisi arrangement that blends the traditional
harmonies with warm jazz tones in a memorable setting. An excellent addition to
the concert repertoire for more advanced choirs.
11393060 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Simple Gifts—Joseph Bracket, Jr./arr. Derric Johnson. This signature
arrangement of the Voices of Liberty in Disney's Epcot theme park is now
available for mixed divisi choirs to perform. A cappella harmonies sparkle with
the traditional Shaker tune, and the jazz-influenced harmonies bring the right mix
of freshness and familiarity. Stunning!
11393061 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
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