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Folk Songs
Poor Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Christi
Jones. This artful arrangement of the
traditional spiritual is a solid choice for
developing choirs in middle or high school.
The flexible voicings may be performed a
cappella or with the piano accompaniment
for extra support. The arrangement features
elegant voice leading and an appealing
harmonic texture throughout and is a great
way to explore singing unaccompanied.
11673924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
11370906 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
10735247 SSA.. . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
10846400 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
A Pure Heart (Calon Lan)—John Hughes/
arr. Douglas E. Wagner. A lovely, lyrical
Welsh tune is arranged with English lyrics
and three-part harmony. Mixed, treble,
and tenor-bass choirs will appreciate the
opportunity to sing with expressive legato
phrasing and beautiful harmonies.
11413687E SAB ePrint . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
11413688E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
11413689E TBB ePrint . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
Ridin' the Rails—arr. Jill Gallina. Take
two classic American railroad songs, put
them into a medley, and you end up with
this fun partner song! That's what you'll find
in this gospel-style arrangement, ideal for
middle and elementary school choirs. Add
the track for even more fun.
11649038 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11649037 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
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
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
Seafarer's Parting Song (Leave Her,
Johnny)—arr. Jack Zaino. Bring a
touch of maritime history to your concert
program with this poignant reimagining of
a traditional sea shanty. Crafted for high
school or community choirs, the flowing
vocal lines and expressive phrasing
highlight the reflective nature of leaving
the ship, and a few short solo opportunities
bring a sense of personal storytelling.
11677104 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677105 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677107 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
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
11640819 Two-Part w/ Violin . .ME 3.20
11618222 SSA w/ Violin. . . . . .ME 2.85
Shenandoah—arr. James Erb. An
absolutely stunning setting of this beloved
folksong. This arrangement appears on
festival lists year after year.
1278258 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . M 2.05
3304326 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
1898949 TTBBB . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
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.
11396504 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.45
11202520 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.25
11203156 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
Shenandoah—arr. Mark Patterson. A
perennial favorite, this arrangement of
a beloved American folk song features
rich choral harmonies that layer and
expand throughout the setting. Available
in two versions – SAB or SSA with piano
accompaniment, or SSAA a cappella; each
version features the option for a soloist on
the first verse. A lovely lyrical choice for
concerts or festivals!
10512808 SAB.. . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
10512809 SSA.. . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
11620316 SSAA A Cappella . .ME 2.25
The Shepherd and the Cat (Il etait une
bergere)—arr. Earlene Rentz & Suzanne
Rita Byrnes. This playful French Canadian
song follows a little shepherd's attempts
to protect her fresh crock of cheese from
a clever cat. The lyrics are primarily in
English, with a simple, recurring French
phrase, making it easy to learn for
elementary singers. Lots of unison and
simple harmonies are supported by a lilting
piano part that mimics the jaunty steps of
the characters.
11677140 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
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 2.50
11348335 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11641381 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.50
10366682 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
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 2.50
161646 Two-Part, SA or TB ME 2.50
3273158 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Sing a Song of Sixpence—English
nursery rhyme/arr. John Leavitt. A classic
nursery rhyme and tune receive a whimsical
treatment in this animated and accessible
concert setting for developing choirs.
Charming and simply constructed, it's an
excellent piece for teaching expression and
diction.
11641998 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11641999 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Ten Thousand Miles Away—arr. Steven
Mark Kohn & Austin Echols. A flowing piano
accompaniment supports expressive choral
writing in this arrangement of a traditional
Irish sea song, giving it energy and warmth.
More advanced ensembles will appreciate
its lyrical style and accessible yet rewarding
textures.
11640824 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
There's a Hole in the Bucket—arr.
Blake Richter. Set with humor and lots
of pedagogical expertise, this charming
arrangement of a delightful children's song
will bring the song to life for your young
singers. Lots of unison lines, a fun section
of mixed meter to fit the cadence of the text,
and some spoken solos complement this
approachable showcase for treble choirs.
11567975 Two-Part or SA . . . . . M 3.00
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!
10589199 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.95
3130358 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
3297703 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
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 2.35
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
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!
11574421 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10364829 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
The Water is Wide—arr. David Lantz
III. Enjoy this vibrant arrangement of the
famous Scottish folk song O Waly, Waly,
arranged for high school and community
choirs. Consider adding the optional violin,
cello, or both. A fine addition to any concert.
11677701 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
11677702 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
11677703 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
11677704 Instrumental Parts:
Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
11677705 Instrumental Parts:
Cello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
The Water Is Wide—arr. Andrew Parr.
Flowing legato lines and simple, effective
harmonies shape this gentle arrangement
of the beloved folk song, ideal for
developing tone and breath support. With
flexible performance options for unison or
two-part harmony, it's a strong fit for young
choirs looking to build musicality through
expressive singing and accessible part
work.
11620373 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.25
The Water Is Wide—arr. Steve Parsons. A
gorgeous reimagining of the well-known folk
tune, this arrangement for tenor-bass choir
brings rich harmonies and an energetic
piano accompaniment to the soaring
melody line. With ranges that can work
for choirs of all ages, it will be an inspiring
concert selection that you will turn to again
and again.
11611490 TBB or TTB . . . . . . .ME 2.25
The Water Is Wide—arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. Beautifully crafted for advancing
tenor-bass choirs in high school or beyond,
this arrangement of a beloved English
folk tune is wrapped in rich, resonant
choral textures that radiate warmth and
remarkable depth. A flowing piano line and
optional flute obbligato further elevates the
music with understated beauty.
11683401 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
