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Folksongs
Mull Of Kintyre—Paul McCartney & Denny
Laine/arr. Audrey Snyder. A lovely ballad
penned by Paul McCartney and Denny
Laine, this sings like a folk song and was
inspired by his love for Kintyre Peninsula,
his home in southwestern Scotland. This
arrangement designed for younger voices
wraps the song's memorable melody in
grace, heart, and simplicity.
11590854 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 2.50
11590855 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
Nine Hundred Miles—arr. Philip Silvey.
A perennial festival favorite, particularly for
younger choirs, the arranger catches the
mood of the train theme of the piece in a
most artistic and delightful fashion.
3300727 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
3302243 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
3296659 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
3297566 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
No Time—arr. Susan Brumfield. This
outstanding setting of a traditional camp
meeting song is growing in popularity as a
top choice for festival choirs!
10291521 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
3225539 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
10436447 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be?—arr.
Glenda Franklin. A fresh take on the familiar
folk tune, this lively arrangement features
melodies in both voice parts. Each melody,
playful and repetitive, paints an expression
of lighthearted impatience as one waits for
their gift bearer to return from the fair. A
great opportunity to practice acting while
singing!
11609591 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . E 2.15
The Old House—arr. Mark Sirett. A reflect-
ion of childhood, this sentimental Celtic
ballad remembers the past fondly while
also accepting the need to move on.
Accessible ranges and supportive piano
accompaniment make this lyrical work
perfect for developing legato lines and
expressive singing.
11614323 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.30
Old Joe Clark (2025 Edition)—arr.
Earlene Rentz. Mixed and asymmetrical
meters, countermelodies, and open
chords contribute to this energetic and
rhythmic arrangement of the popular folk
song. Clever and imaginative, this new
edition features an added violin part and
adjustments throughout. Please note that
this edition and the original, while similar,
are not compatible.
11616650 Two-Part or SA . . . . .M 2.50
11616653E Instrumental Parts . . . . 5.95
On Springfield Mountain—arr. Vicki
Tucker Courtney. One of earliest known
American ballads, this folk song sings of
Timothy Myrick, who died of a poisonous
snake bite. While the original take was
heartfelt, it has evolved to become a
more comedic and livelier tale. This
arrangement features a lively piano
accompaniment and typical nonsense
syllables, creating a fun and engaging
rehearsal and performance.
11549098 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11549099 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
The Parting Glass—arr. Garrett Breeze.
Beautifully arranged for mixed or treble
voices, this accompanied setting of the
traditional Scottish farewell song is a nice
addition to any concert program, graduation
event, or farewell ceremony. Featuring
compelling layering, rich harmonies,
beautiful piano textures, and the option to
add a string quartet, it is certain to inspire a
sentimental moment.
11595036 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11406213 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11406214 Four-Part SSSA . . . . .M 2.75
11406215 String Quartet . . . . . . . 49.99
Peaceful Winter Night (A Partner Song
with "Suo Gan")—arr. Mary Donnelly
& George L.O. Strid. Ideal for winter
concerts, the traditional Welsh lullaby
Suo Gan is paired with an original text
and melody to create a gentle and easily
learned partner song. With vocal ranges
spanning only an octave and a supportive
piano part, this is an ideal choice for those
new to singing in harmony. The optional
flute part enhances the peaceful and
soothing feel.
11611138 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99
Poor Wayfarin' Stranger—arr. Jamey
Ray. Melodically rich and expressive,
this well-known American mountain
ballad is a wonderful teaching piece with
high performance value for developing
voices. With long lyrical lines, it is an
ideal melody for singers to develop tone,
blend, balance, and expression. Simple
harmonies add to the palette and give
opportunities for easy independent part
singing. Lovely!
11566905 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 2.25
11348167 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . E 2.15
Poor Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Mark
Hayes. Highlighting the weight of the lyrics
with a gospel feel and bluesy sonorities,
this popular American folk song has
never sounded so unique. The stylized
arrangement includes echoed choral
entrances as well as some fully harmonized
divisi. The piano accompaniment and
optional rhythm section parts add a sense
of soulfulness.
11564475 SATB divisi . . . . . . . ME 2.40
11564476 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
11564478 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
11564477 Guitar, Bass, Drums . . 20.00
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
Risseldy, Rosseldy—arr. Blake Richter.
Tons of fun! Younger choirs will be
delighted with this energetic folk song
composed of absolute nonsense! Great
for teaching concepts like articulation,
diction, expression, and dynamics - a total
show-stopper!
11392529 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
The Rocky Road to Dublin—arr. Earlene
Rentz. Set in a lively compound meter,
this spirited arrangement of a traditional
Irish folk song is bursting with energy and
rhythmic vitality. Conservative ranges
for both parts on melody and harmony
are well supported with a vibrant piano
accompaniment and the optional sparkle
of a fiddle for authentic Celtic flair. This
title includes a downloadable Rehearsal
Resource Page, created by Sing! editor
Victor C. Johnson, featuring a range chart,
solfege chart, vocabulary, preparation
exercises, and extension activities for use
in choral rehearsals.
11620344 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.15
Round and Round the Earth Is Turning—
arr. Becki Slagle Mayo. Lyrical and sweet,
this traditional English folk song is set with
independent parts throughout, an ideal
choice for novice harmony singers. With
unison lines, a canon setting, and simple
homophonic harmony, it is easily learned
and can be very successfully performed.
11561817 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 2.95
11561818 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . E 2.95
Sail Away (with The Water Is Wide)—
Emily Crocker. Teaching moments abound
in this partner-style arrangement of the
beloved Scottish folk song paired with a
complementary original melody. Lyrical
and easily learned, it is also accompanied
by a gently flowing supportive piano part
that makes this ballad a lovely selection for
developing choirs.
11610163 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
Sally Gardens—Benjamin Britten. This
unison setting by Benjamin Britten of an
Irish folk tune is a popular contest/festival
choice. Poetry by W.B. Yeats combined
with Britten's music completes the aesthetic
experience for younger choirs.
1292804 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Scarborough Fair—arr. Michael Higgins.
Higgins' setting of this popular folk song
opens simply and then moves along
with gradually increasing contrapuntal
interest. The lovely arpeggiated piano
accompaniment flows gently alongside
the vocal lines, creating suspensions that
reflect the mystery of the text.
11392386 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
11195472 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
11536301 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
Scarborough Fair—arr. Noah Reese &
Debra Siebert. Themed around love and
loss, this familiar folk melody is beautifully
arranged for lower voices. Breathing new
life into the traditional English ballad, this
arrangement features hauntingly beautiful
harmonies, a lyrical piano accompaniment,
and accessible ranges for developing tenor-
bass choirs.
11609595 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
Shady Grove—arr. Emily Crocker. Fun
and energetic, this arrangement of the
Appalachian folk song is written with
accessibility in mind. The fiddle part is
integral to the piece, adding great color and
character, while the piano part propels the
piece forward and imitates the sound of a
string band. Body percussion is included
in the middle section for extra rhythmic
excitement.
11618221 SAB w/ Violin . . . . . ME 2.85
11618222 SSA w/ Violin . . . . . ME 2.85
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