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FOLKSONGS
Hi! Ho! The Rattlin' Bog—arr. Linda Spevacek.
This infectious Irish folk tune is a classic
accumulative song! Verse by verse it adds to
the picture of a tree in a bog, with each addition
anchored by a delightful refrain. With very
limited vocal ranges, it is great for young and
developing choirs and complemented by a lively
piano accompaniment and optional parts for
slide whistle, ratchet, wood block, and cowbell.
3253945 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 3.20
3253952 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
11195157 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
The High Barbary—arr. Emily Crocker.
Adventure abounds in this 16th-century English
sea shanty that tells of a ship that encounters
pirates off the Barbary Coast. The song, set
in 6/8 meter, dances with energy as it brings
to life the traditional folk song often heard on
merchant sailing vessels.
11366136 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.35
11366140 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Home on the Range—arr. Jerry Estes. This
endearing arrangement of a favorite American
cowboy song is a welcome addition to the
repertoire for tenor-bass choirs. With limited
ranges, accessible choral writing, and the
option to perform a cappella or accompanied,
the flexibility of this piece makes it very easy to
teach and very rewarding to perform.
11514652 TB or T(T)B . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Howdidow, deediddleumday (Leatherwing
Bat)—arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney. A fantastic
piece to teach vowels, diction, rhythms, and
pitch precision, this English folk song is fun to
sing and impressive to perform. The nonsense
syllables represent birds and bats chatting to
one another in a rhythmic, witty fashion that
your students will love to sing. An excellent
opening festival selection for developing choirs!
11197753 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
10990717 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . .M 2.75
11197754 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11197755 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11501682 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
I Bought Me a Cat—Aaron Copland. Copland's
sparkling, lighthearted folk song setting is
available in a variety of voicings that makes
the humorous children's song accessible
to any choir. The short solos and comical
animal sounds are always well received and fun
to perform!
1316702 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
3274610 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
158493 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
1327675 TBB with TBB soli . . . . ME 3.25
I Would Be True—Mack Wilberg. The well-
loved Irish folk melody,
LOMDOMDERRY AIR, is
set here to the words of Howard A. Walter's
poem I Would Be True. Alternative words to the
second and third verses by David Warner are
also included.
11512333 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
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.
11501687 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
10586714 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
10842209 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
In the Valley—Matt Podd. Quoting the famous
lyrics by Joseph Brackett, this original setting
of what we know as Simple Gifts utilizes a
10/8 and mixed meter with a colorful modern
harmonic palette for both singers and
accompaniment. There are optional percussion
instruments you can add for an even more
artistic experience. Absolutely beautiful!
11513644 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier—Paul David
Thomas. The familiar text of this American and
Irish folk song is graced with a fresh melody
and refrain before partnering with the original
folk tune in this beautiful setting for treble choir.
It is a solid choice for developing lyrical legato
lines and allows singers to develop a mature
tone that will translate well for performances.
11501634 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Kelvingrove—arr. John Leavitt. For tenor-
bass choirs, this skillful a cappella setting of
a traditional Scottish folk song is an excellent
choice for concert and festival use. Thoughtful
consideration is given to range and tessitura,
making this arrangement accessible to more
mature choirs.
11510950 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
Kookaburra—Marion Sinclair/arr. Audrey
Snyder. The kookaburra is a terrestrial tree
kingfisher native to Australia, and this charming
nursery rhyme song details its distinctive and
humorous call which sounds like laughing.
The simple melody is presented first in unison,
then canon, then a descant texture, and finally,
harmonized by a lower ostinato - all harmony
techniques that are easy to learn for young
developing singers.
11348340 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
11348341 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
The Last Rose of Summer—arr. Connor
Warren Smith. Lush choral harmonies
accompany this tuneful Irish folk song in this
arrangement that blends contemporary and
traditional elements. Beautiful arching phrases,
chord colors, and tastefully accessible divisi
will make this piece a strong addition to your
festival or concert repertoire.
11510900 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Leave Her, Johnny—arr. Daniel Lynch.
This gently rocking sea shanty was generally
reserved for the end of a long voyage when
the sailors would be leaving the ship. The "her"
in the song refers to the ship, and the lyrics
express the hardships of the voyage. This
lyrical arrangement is ideal for beginning tenor-
bass choirs. The musical setting is often in two
parts but expands occasionally to three parts in
this easily learned version.
11410683 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 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. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10735210 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3701152 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3701168 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .25.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
9503706 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Loch Lomond—arr. Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. This sweet setting of the
famous Scottish folk song generously passes
the melody from voice to voice while gently
stretching the traditional rhythms of the piece.
Piano players will enjoy the flowing arpeggios
of the supportive accompaniment, and singers
will savor the long legato lines with ample
unison and simple harmonies that showcase
tone and expression.
10997464 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10997465 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10997466 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10997480 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .44.99
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 too
can sing their signature arrangements
by Derric Johnson. For divisi mixed a cappella choirs — challenging,
but absolutely worth it!
America, the Beautiful—Samuel Ward/arr. Derric Johnson.
11393057 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Happy Birthday—Mildred Hill & Patty S. Hill/arr. Derric Johnson.
11393059 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
Old MacDonald Had a Farm—arr. Derric Johnson.
11510885 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Railroad Medley—arr. Derric Johnson.
11510880 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Red, White and Blue—David T. Shaw, John Philip Sousa, George
M. Cohan/arr. Derric Johnson.
11510893 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Shenandoah—arr. Derric Johnson.
11393060 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Simple Gifts—Joseph Bracket, Jr./arr. Derric Johnson.
11393061 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Songs of the Spirit—arr. Derric Johnson.
11510879 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
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