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Folk Songs
Drunken Sailor—arr. Robert T. Gibson.
Packed with rhythmic drive and lively
articulation, this standout arrangement of
the traditional sea chanty is an exciting
concert or festival selection for developing
middle or high school tenor-bass choirs.
Handclaps, crisp accents, and bold
vocal lines with limited ranges keep the
momentum surging from start to finish
while the piano accompaniment brings fun
ostinatos and support throughout.
11673945 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
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 2.50
Dulaman—arr. Cristi Cary Miller. Set in a
lively compound meter, this traditional
Irish folk song expresses the cheerful
optimism of a budding relationship. The
Irish text is easy to learn and the melody
is memorable, making this song achievable
by younger voices. There are plenty of
teachable aspects from the history to the
harmonic structure while also offering a
very high performance value for concert or
festival use.
11547299 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.75
11547297 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Earth, Teach Me—arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
Weaving together a traditional Ute (Native
American) prayer translated by Chief John
Yellow Lark with the ancient Irish melody
SLANE, this lyrical piece honors both
cultural traditions with sensitivity and quiet
reverence. Richly scored for middle or high
school mixed voices and framed by an
expressive piano accompaniment, this is a
musically rewarding addition to any concert
or festival program.
11683424 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
11683425 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
The Fiddler and the Traveler—arr. Earlene
Rentz. Two of the most well-known fiddle
tunes of all time – The Arkansas Traveler
and Blackberry Blossom – come together in
this irresistibly fun and high-energy setting
that will have singers of all ages, audiences,
and foot-tappers thoroughly entertained.
Set in a rollicking hoedown-style groove,
add the optional fiddle part and handclaps
that bring the barn dance spirit front and
center.
11683396 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11683397 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.45
11683398 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
The Fields of Athenry—Pete St. John/
arr. Mark Sirett. This folk ballad tells
the sad story of a young man during
the Great Famine in mid-1800s Ireland.
Both heartache and the resilience of the
human spirit are captured in this emotive
arrangement. Lyrical melodies and a
flowing accompaniment make this a
beautiful choice for displaying your choir's
musical expression.
11568950 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
11568951 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
11568952 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
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 2.60
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 and including an
instrumental section with body percussion,
this energetic, engaging, and playful
arrangement will delight your singers and
your audiences.
11121872 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Free Little Bird—arr. Brandon Martell.
Full of syncopation and energy, this
arrangement of the American folk song
is a charming selection for middle and
elementary school choirs. Positive and
uplifting, the lyrics are a reminder that
building our "nest" away from the negativity
in the world allows us to be the best version
of ourselves.
11674806 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.15
11674807 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Ghost of John—arr. Cristi Cary Miller.
Here's a spooky folk favorite that engages
singers with an upbeat swing style, clear
diction, and expressive dynamics. Optional
audience participation, through a whispered
chant of "Ghost, ghost, ghost of John," sets
the mood and movement, and dramatic
interpretation is suggested. It's perfect for
elementary or middle school choirs in the
fall or throughout the concert year.
11646943 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11646944 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
The Ghost of John—arr. Aaron Gage.
Everyone's favorite spooky round gets a
jazzy swing makeover with new harmonies
and a whole lot of personality. Perfect for
Halloween assemblies or fall performances,
your elementary and middle school singers
will love this one!
11683951 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
The Gift to Be Simple—arr. Douglas
E. Wagner. Perfect for treble choirs
of all ages, this rhythmically engaging
arrangement offers a fresh perspective on
the beloved Shaker tune SIMPLE GIFTS.
With inventive vocal scoring, contemporary
harmonic progressions, and a gently
flowing piano accompaniment, this setting
is both accessible and musically rewarding.
11640112 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.25
Green Grow the Laurels—arr. Jason
Meyer. Vibrant and rhythmic, this modern
setting of a traditional Irish folk song is a
delight to sing! Boasting a dynamic guitar
and piano accompaniment with optional
fiddle and percussion, this is an exciting
concert feature for choirs of all ages.
11569853 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11569855 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11636476 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.95
11569854 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11574228 Instrumental Parts . . . 25.00
Greensleeves—arr. Greg Gilpin.
Reimagining a timeless English folk song,
this contemporary arrangement brings a
fresh approach. The 4/4 meter elongates
the melodic line, and the harmony
incorporates rhythmic vocables that may
be performed a cappella or with the optional
piano accompaniment. The traditional
secular lyrics are used, though the well-
known sacred Christmas text What Child Is
This? can be effectively substituted.
11611581 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Greensleeves—arr. Connor Warren Smith.
Ideal for high school and community choirs
alike, this fresh and expressive setting of the
beloved English folk song features elegant
vocal lines, rich harmonies, and a lyrical
piano accompaniment. Bringing new life to
a timeless classic, this is an accessible yet
impressive selection for concerts, contests,
or festivals.
11674810 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Hi! Ho! The Rattlin' Bog—arr. Ken Berg.
A lively Irish cumulative folk song with a
spirited piano accompaniment and optional
harmonies that expand flexibility for a
variety of ensembles. The layered verses
build excitement, making it a fun teaching
and performance choice for elementary
choir and children's choir, with opportunities
for light staging and student engagement at
an easy level.
11674172 SA or Two-Part . . . .ME 2.50
11674178 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Hi! Ho! The Rattlin' Bog—arr. Linda
Spevacek. This infectious Irish folk tune
is a classic accumulative song! Verse by
verse it adds to the picture of a tree in a
bog, with each addition anchored by a
delightful refrain. With very limited vocal
ranges, it is great for young and developing
choirs and complemented by a lively piano
accompaniment and optional parts for slide
whistle, ratchet, wood block, and cowbell.
3253945 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 3.20
3253952 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
11195157 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
Home on the Range—arr. Bryan Sharpe.
Pensive and reverent, this setting of the
well-known American folk song evokes the
calm and solitude of the western frontier.
With comfortable ranges and thoughtful
part-writing, this accessible arrangement
is sure to resonate with your ensemble. An
optional acoustic guitar part is also included.
11641418 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Howdidow, deediddleumday (Leather-
wing Bat)—arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney.
A fantastic piece to teach vowels, diction,
rhythms, and pitch precision, this English
folk song is fun to sing and impressive to
perform. The nonsense syllables represent
birds and bats chatting to one another in a
rhythmic, witty fashion that your students
will love to sing. An excellent opening
festival selection for developing choirs!
11197753 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10990717 Three-Part Mixed . . . M 2.95
11197754 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11197755 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11501682 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
I Bought Me a Cat—Aaron Copland.
Copland's sparkling, lighthearted folk song
setting is available in a variety of voicings
that makes the humorous children's song
accessible to any choir. The short solos
and comical animal sounds are always well
received and fun to perform!
1316702 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
3274610 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
158493 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
1327675 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
In the Valley—Matt Podd. Quoting the
famous lyrics by Joseph Brackett, this
original setting of what we know as Simple
Gifts utilizes a 10/8 and mixed meter with
a colorful modern harmonic palette for both
singers and accompaniment. There are
optional percussion instruments you can
add for an even more artistic experience.
Absolutely beautiful!
11513644 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11599752 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11540510E Instrumental Parts
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