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FOLKSONGS
Shenandoah—arr. Roger Emerson. Using
rich, lush contemporary harmonies often found
in pop and jazz settings and featuring voices
that are often relegated to harmony, this new
setting of the familiar folk tune is a joy to sing.
11512278 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11513769 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Shenandoah—arr. James Erb. An absolutely
stunning setting of this beloved folksong. This
arrangement appears on festival lists year
after year in its original mixed voicing, and is
destined to do the same revoiced for treble and
tenor-bass choirs.
1278258 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
3304326 SSAA opt.
piano accompaniment. . .M 2.25
1898949 TTBBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
Shenandoah—arr. Mark Patterson.
Mark's extremely expressive and emotive
arrangement of the beloved American folk song
is complemented by beautiful harmonies and
a rich accompaniment. The viola adds warmth
and intriguing tone color to this gentle work for
concert and festival appearances.
10512808 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10512809 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10512810 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
Shenandoah—arr. Andrew Parr. This
exquisite setting of the beloved American folk
song has been artistically arranged for mixed
or treble choirs of all ages. A beautiful piano
accompaniment brings an independent voice
to the arrangement, and the optional harmony
part creates echoes, canonic imitation, and
moving harmonies for a gorgeous effect.
A valuable Learning Resource Page is
also included for extension exercises and
connections to the national standards.
11396504 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.25
11202520 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.25
11203156 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
Shule Aroon—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
Create an authentic Celtic experience with
your choir when you perform this arrangement
of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture
of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms,
an Irish-language chorus - written phonetically
throughout - and an optional violin obbligato all
contribute to the lively Celtic flavor and flair.
10519887 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11348335 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.95
10366682 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10366683 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
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
Simple Gifts (Shaker Song)—arr. Aaron
Copland. Copland's treatment of this classic
Shaker melody reintroduced the tune to an
entire century of Americans. Set here for
mixed, treble, or tenor-bass choirs and piano,
it retains all the characteristic beauty of the
melody and scores Copland's universally
recognized harmonies for all to appreciate. The
SATB version is arranged by David L. Brunner
and the two-part/SA/TB version is arranged by
Irving Fine.
3278744 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
161646 Two-Part
or SA or TB . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
3273158 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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
Two American Folk Songs—arr. Michael
John Trotta. Not to be overlooked, this fusion
of Cindy and The Water Is Wide is delightfully
enhanced with violin. With fun harmonic writing
and body percussion, this is sure to be a crowd-
pleasing piece at any concert!
11410888 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
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. 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
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 2.20
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 2.25
11348614 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11348617 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
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 2.25
11348164 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11415381 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . ME 2.25
11390156 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11415383 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11338398 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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 2.25
11391898 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11391899 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11391900 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11391901 TBB or TTBB. . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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
With a Hundred Pipers—Carolina Oliphant,
Lady Nairne/arr. Tracey Craig McKibben. This
bright setting begins with a gentle allusion
to distant bagpipes and a soft but energetic
first verse that builds throughout. Penned by
Carolina Oliphant, Lady Nairne in the early
1800s, this now traditional tune can be sung in
the original Scots or with the adapted English
lyrics. Enjoyable to sing, the Scottish rhythms
and feel are irresistible in this creative and
historic selection.
11510604 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11510605 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
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