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Folksongs
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 3.25
11197907 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.50
9503706 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
Loch Lomond—arr. John Leavitt. A
beloved Scottish folk song, this piece
is always a popular choice for choirs.
Presented here in a cappella versions
for either treble or tenor-bass choirs, the
harmonies and unisons ring out strong
and clear.
11620663 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11620664 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Loveliest of Trees—arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. With references to a cherry tree
throughout the seasons, this setting of a
poignant text by A.E. Housman captures
the emotional depth of the poetry with
sensitivity and grace. The melody is a
minor-key setting of the beloved English
folk tune O Waly, Waly (The Water Is Wide).
The evocative accompaniment, enhanced
by optional violin or flute, adds layers of
color and atmosphere.
11620325 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11620326 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Michael, Row the Boat Ashore!—arr.
Russell Robinson. Set in an island style,
this arrangement of the South Carolina
Sea Island song is very easy for developing
choirs to learn. The harmonies and
interplay between the voices are nice,
the lightly syncopated rhythms are very
catchy, and there are even some short a
cappella sections that highlight the voices
in harmony. Add the optional percussion for
added excitement!
11593359 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
11196490 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.95
More Waters Rising—Saro Lynch-
Thomason/arr. Adam & Matt Podd. A
reflection of the ecological and social
changes sweeping our world, this
song by folk singer-songwriter Saro
Lynch-Thomason draws on styles and
arrangements from traditional African
American church and work songs. This
stirring arrangement, with piano and
optional percussion, reminds us that we
have the communal strength to make it
through these challenging times.
11616231 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11616233 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11625708E Instrumental Parts ePrint 1.00
A Mountain Medley—arr. Earlene Rentz.
Three classic American folk tunes come
together in this lighthearted medley
featuring easy rhythms, playful lyrics,
and lively key changes. A fitting choice
for developing choirs exploring traditional
repertoire with a touch of frontier charm,
the medley comprises Rocky Mountain;
Sourwood Mountain and She'll Be Comin'
'Round the Mountain.
11620348 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
SELECTIONS FOR TT CHOIRS
Emerging as a new voicing,
TT (Tenor 1–Tenor 2) is becoming
a requested category.
Ideal for developing lower-voice choirs,
these pieces are specifically geared to be
useful for unchanged and changing voices
to sing in either unison or two-part harmony.
The Battle of Jericho—
arr. Noah Reese.
Capturing the spirit and excitement of the traditional
spiritual, this arrangement features lively unison
sections, contrasting dynamics, and a driving
rhythmic pulse. An optional second tenor part and a
supportive piano accompaniment make this a quick
learn accessible to choirs of all experience levels!
11609605 TT or Unison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
Bill Grogan's Goat—
arr. Jordan Ricks.
Capturing the humor and charm of the Appalachian
folk song, this arrangement features energetic
rhythms, contrasting styles, and a lighthearted
spirit. Perfect for young singers, each part is given a
chance to sing the melody and accessible harmony.
Easy to learn, and so much fun to sing!
11609567 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
Dover Beach (Tales From the North)—
Meredith Tompkins & Ashley Dame.
This piece hints of the drama of the sea with rolling
and weaving melodies in the undulating piano
accompaniment. Small vocal ranges and the
effective use of unison, two-part harmonies, and a
descant propel the energetic and musically charged
melodic passages and motivate young performers to
be their very best!
11198013 TT (Unchanged Voices) . . . . . E 2.50
Exsultate Justi in Domino—
Noah Reese.
Grandiose and exciting, this festive piece has
rhythmic energy in the vocal lines coupled with an
active yet supportive piano accompaniment. With
a variety of accessible voicings, this piece is fitting
for choirs of all ages and ability levels in schools,
churches, and communities alike. A word of caution,
though: this melody will get stuck in your head!
11559624 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
The Little Drummer Boy—
arr. Noah Reese & Debbie Siebert.
This favorite carol is presented in an arrangement
designed with changing voice emerging tenor-bass
singers in mind, and they are sure to love it! The
melody is shared between the voices, and the drum-
motif harmony parts are effectively used throughout,
allowing each part to shine while staying within a
comfortable singing range. Not to be missed!
11397054 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Oleana—
arr. Gerda Blok-Wilson.
This lively Norwegian folk song in unison is a choral
square dance! The crisp rhythms create a hoe-down
atmosphere, and the accessible optional descant
allows beginning choirs to start singing in harmony, if
desired. The simple hand claps and optional rhythm
spoons make this a fun addition to any program.
11566628 Unison or TT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 3.75
Red River Valley—
arr. Tyler Adcock.
Set with very conservative ranges for unchanged
and changing voices, this traditional American
folk song arrangement offers the opportunity for
young tenors and basses to sing both lyrically and
sensitively with ranges they can sing confidently.
With easy-to-learn harmonies and a short duration,
this arrangement fills a much-needed void in choral
repertoire for young singers.
11561813 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.65
Sing We Now of Christmas—
arr. Noah Reese & Debra Siebert.
This beloved 15th-century French carol is beautifully
arranged for an emerging tenor-bass choir to
accommodate changed and unchanged voices. With
unexpected harmonic modulations in the middle
section, it offers teaching opportunities for major/
minor expressions of the text as both tenor parts
take turns with melody and harmony. An all-around
holiday hit!
11559645 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
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