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FOLKSONGS
Cluck Ol' Hen—arr. Greg Gilpin. This arrange-
ment of an Appalachian fiddle tune from the
mid-1800s is quite comical as it creates the
story of someone chasing down their aging
hen, trying to get it to lay eggs. By the end,
the owner is threatening to give the hen away.
Rhythmically engaging and great fun to sing, it
is "clucking" fun!
11501656 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.50
11501632 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Cornstalk Fiddle and a Shoestring Bow—
arr. Mark Burrows. Grab a kazoo and have a
rip-roarin' good time singing this knee-slappin'
American folk song for two-part ensembles.
Simple body percussion, a fun text for teaching
diction and ample unison make this a great
instructional piece for early in the year.
10979650 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
Crawdad Creek—Mary Donnelly & George
L.O. Strid. Your students will have a blast
performing the simple body percussion that
enhances this partner-song setting of the two
popular American folk songs Crawdad Song
and Cripple Creek. A perfect opportunity for
introducing harmony and developing part
independence, this arrangement offers great
educational options as well as being a strong
performance piece. Add the fiddle for even
more fun!
11202521 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.60
11203157 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
The Crawdad Song—arr. Cristi Cary Miller.
Easy voice parts that alternate then sing
together, clever spoken sections with body
percussion, and vocal sound effects for frogs
and mosquitoes make this American folksong
come alive with fun! Folksong arrangements
for young singers just don't get any better!
10811182 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.10
10009450 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
10011739 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . .26.99
Cripple Creek—Emily Crocker. Some clever
lyrical additions make this old American fiddle
tune a delightful program number, and a top-
seller! Ideal for young choirs.
10003723 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.10
1366848 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10003724 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
10003726 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . .26.99
Crossing the U.S.A.—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. All aboard! Don't miss
this action-packed two-and-a-half-minute
American folk medley of four familiar
favorites. Kid-friendly voice parts, a
bouncy supportive accompaniment, and an
irresistible train ride theme create the ultimate
journey from east to west!
11503181 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11503182 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
The Cuckoo—Robert Hugh. Premiered at the
2008 ACDA Eastern Division Conference, this
lively and playful arrangement of an American
folk tune will be an excellent feature for young
mixed choirs. The scat-like middle section adds
to the fun.
10070876 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Danny Boy—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd.
This favorite Irish folk ballad has been freshly
set with some harmonic twists and turns that
bring a heightened awareness to Frederic
Weatherly's text. After two verses, this
arrangement comes to a gentle close with a
brief lullaby-like coda that drifts to a stop.
11416243 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11416244 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11416245 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Danny Boy—arr. Jamey Ray. Sumptuous
harmonies surround the beautiful melody of
this traditional Irish folk song that tenor-bass
choirs will absolutely love to sing. A hint of
jazz influence and a contemporary a cappella
texture with vocables really enhance this
setting from Voctave's arranger Jamey Ray. A
cappella groups and traditional choirs will both
enjoy this one!
11348188 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
Danny Boy and Shenandoah (Two Folk
Songs of Love and Loss)—arr. Greg Gilpin.
This seamless pairing of two beautiful and
beloved melodies is understated artistry.
The tasteful piano accompaniment supports
unison singing and straightforward harmonies
to create an accessible arrangement of these
audience favorites.
11198326 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
The 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
The Drunken Sailor—arr. Stuart P. O'Neil.
Your tenor-bass choir will love to sing this
rollicking sea shanty! Strong harmonic
progressions in the piano accompaniment give
this traditional song a modern feel, and solo
and unison sections make this a great piece
to feature your standout soloists or your entire
section. Great for teaching diction, blend and a
powerful tone.
10999667 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Every Night When the Sun Goes In—arr.
Roger Emerson. This Appalachian folk song
chugs along with energy and a rolling piano
accompaniment, lending a bluesy, upbeat
feel to the tune. The arrangement features
handclaps and body percussion throughout
and some simple accompanying choreography
that gives an added flair to live performances.
11397542 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
11397543 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
11397544 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
Excursion Around the Bay—Johnny Burke/
arr. Blake Richter. This Newfoundland folk
song tells a quirky story of a lad expecting the
trip of a lifetime, but the trip goes awry! All who
sing this rollicking sea shanty will enjoy the
ridiculous journey as you travel with your choir
on an unforgettable Excursion Around the Bay!
11514300 TTB opt. Fiddle . . . . . . ME 3.00
Fillimiooriay—arr. Stuart P. O'Neil. This
animated arrangement of a traditional Irish folk
song is very accessible to changing voices,
and particular attention is paid to appropriate
ranges for singers in any stage of their voice
change. A raucous railway work song, this
piece offers a comparable alternative to the
sea shanties that have become popular and is
a song your singers and your accompanist will
truly enjoy!
11345226 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
The Fox—arr. Blake Richter & Taylor Shaeffer.
This fun, playful, folk song tells the story of a
family of sly foxes. Written for treble voices of
all ages, this energetic, engaging, and playful
arrangement, complete with instrumental
section with body percussion, will delight both
your singers and your audiences.
11121872 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
Funiculi-Funicula—Luigi Denza/arr. Vicki
Tucker Courtney. This classic Neopolitan
song is known and beloved the world over!
Originally written in 1880 to commemorate
the very first funicular on the famed Mt.
Vesuvius, it has become a standard vocal
selection, now arranged for developing
choirs. In English throughout, this is a great
option for beginning harmony singers that is
sure to impress and entertain.
11501637 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11397034 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Gentle Lena Clare—Stephen Foster/arr.
Russell Robinson. Stephen Foster's tender
folk song has been crafted into a beautiful a
cappella choral arrangement with close jazz
harmonies and varied textures. There are
opportunities for solos and duets, and the
well-crafted voice leading allows the choir to
express musical sensitivity and blend.
11510892 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
The Gift to Be Free—Gwyneth Walker. An
updated revisiting of the well-known Shaker
song Simple Gifts expressing Shaker values of
simplicity and humility, and reference is made
to the love of dancing. This is a joyous song,
either in the original a cappella form or with
lively piano or brass accompaniment. A new
verse is added, based on Shaker values: "To
sing out right, with a voice of harmony, love,
and light." We are then reminded of our gifts to
be simple and free!
11394758 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
11394759 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
11394760 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . .35.00
Hard Times—Stephen Foster/arr. Nick
Johnson. A simple expression of empathy
for those less fortunate, Stephen Foster's
song presents the universal message of
perseverance through difficult times. A texture
for soloist and choir accompanied by guitar,
fiddle, and cello brings a rustic charm with a
timeless quality that appeals.
11347944 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
10936161 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
Hard Times Come Again No More—arr.
Audrey Snyder. This arrangement of a Stephen
Foster classic gets a bluesy treatment in the
style of R&B legend Mavis Staples. It includes
an optional solo/alto unison at the beginning
and end.
11397801 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Heave Away Me Jollies—arr. Jill Gallina.
Here's a rollicking sea chantey from
Newfoundland that your choir will love! Body
percussion for handclaps and foot stomps is
notated, and percussion for bucket drums and
a fiddle part really add to the style. Consider
adding step dancing or choreography to the
instrumental section to create even more
excitement, and be sure to end the piece with
a powerful accented "Heeyah!"
10987881 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10987883 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.25
10987884 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10987882 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Heave Away, Me Jollies—arr. Ryan O'Connell.
Here's one that's sure to entice your tenor
and bass singers of all ages! This rousing
traditional sea shanty is set with simple
harmonies, optional handclaps to add to the
excited rhythmic feel, and an accompaniment
track with plenty of sound effects
and humor.
11427950 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
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