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Folksongs
Peace Like a Riverarr. Jay Althouse. Your
choir will enjoy this simply beautiful, singable
setting of the serene American folk song. The piano
accompaniment brings a wonderful freshness to
the arrangement, providing a changing foundation
for each verse.
10355881 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355882 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355883 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10361690 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.99
Polly Wolly Doodlearr. Brad Printz. You've
never imagined this popular American folksong
with such interesting character before! With
generous sharing of the melody in all voice parts,
this innovative arrangement also uses piano
four-hands, jugs, pop bottles, kazoos and body
percussion! You might even consider some simple
choreography in the middle that will set every toe
tapping in the audience and on the risers! A high
point of your concert or festival, it's also a great
concert closer and a wonderful slice of Americana.
3294587 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3294588 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Polly Wolly Doodlearr. Russell Robinson.
Hand claps, fun-to-sing words and a hoedown-
style accompaniment make this easy folksong
arrangement a treat for two-part male or treble
voices. "For I'm gone to Lou'siana for to see my
Susianna, singin' Polly wolly doodle all the day!
Yee Hah!"
10352303 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10443071 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Poor Wayfaring Strangerarr. Keith Christopher.
Choirs and ensembles alike will enjoy the down-
home setting of this familiar song. The unique
sounds of bluegrass bring this traditional folk tune to
life, and the effect is truly captivating! Exceptional in
performance, this fresh arrangement is sure to be a
memorable part of any concert or worship service!
10294511 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10294512 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10294513 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10294514 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10340095 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 20.00
n Possum Gonna PlayVijay Singh. Playful and
fun, with a surprise ending, this folk-style novelty
original makes clever use of rhythmic motifs, call
and response, and independent part singing to
create a humorous tribute to our favorite indigenous
marsupial! Sure to help build your choir's concepts
of rhythm and independence, this fantastic teaching
piece has ranges that lie comfortably for young
voices and a strong, supportive accompaniment.
It's incredibly catchy and fun! Highly recommended!
10307438 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307439 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Rattlin' Bogarr. Cristi Cary Miller. Here's a
jaunty setting of the traditional Irish folksong that
uses spoken phrases, body percussion, wood
block, drum, vocal slides and hand claps to create
a fun, clever concert piece for young singers! As
each new verse is added, all the previous verses are
sung, resulting in "cumulative" form, as described
in the excellent performance notes. Your students
will enjoy this! Highly recommended!
10364710 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10364627 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10364628 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 19.99
n Red River Dancesarr. Cristi Cary Miller. Easy
vocal parts and a western-flavored accompaniment
combine in this clever arrangement of three
American folk songs. This is a valuable teaching
piece that's fun to sing, too. Includes: Chicken On
A Fence Post; Red River Valley and Old Joe Clark.
3297993 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364836 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3297994 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Reuben Reubenarr. Vijay Singh. A sprightly
tempo, youthful vigor, and a simple piano
accompaniment with lots of repetition make this
women's feature a pure delight in concert and
festival appearances.
3245487 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l The Rocky Road to Dublinarr. Matthew
Herman. Here's a sprightly folksong setting for
high school or college men, with a tenor solo and
optional fiddle (part included). Laden with tongue-
twisting Irish brogue, it captures the authentic feel
of the original with lots of fun and charm!
10443541 TB with opt. Violin . . . . . . . . 2.50
n Sally GardensBenjamin 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1292804C Choral Master Track . . . . . . 4.99
l ScallywagPhyllis Wolfe White. Avast, me
hearties! Whether your singers prefer to sail upon
the sea, ride and rope in the Wild West, or soar
beyond the Milky Way, they all will want to be "a
wiggledy-wag of a scallywag" in this imaginative
make-believe romp that is full of musical smiles.
Your students will enjoy singing about what they
want to do when they grow up.
10457450 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457607 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Shady Grovearr. Robert I. Hugh. Several
American folksongs combine to create a fascinating
collage of sound and color in this accessible
setting. Accompanied by piano with optional conga
and mandolin, the vocal lines are layered, sung
imitatively, augmented and much more for an
excellent pedagogical and sonic treat! An excellent
choice for young and developing mixed choirs, now
also available for SSA.
10358632 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10441912 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Shady Grovearr. Cristi Cary Miller. Teaching
opportunities abound in this irresistible setting of a
traditional American folk tune. The modal melody is
pentatonic, the easy ostinato-like countermelodies
make part-singing a snap, and there is even a fun
section for body percussion. Perform it with live
fiddle or the recorded accompaniment track for a
sensational concert showcase!
10092801 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10092802 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Shady Grove (with The Cuckoo)arr. Nancy
Boone Allsbrook & Glenda Goodin. This charming,
lyrical setting offers excellent opportunities to work
on phrasing and expression, and to have some fun,
too! The upbeat, gently syncopated third verse of
Shady Grove is cleverly juxtaposed with The Cuckoo,
whose call can be heard in the flute part throughout.
It's a delightful teaching moment in song.
10190099 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n She Shall Have MusicNick Page. "Ride
a cockhorse to Banbury Cross..." The familiar
nursery rhyme is briefly joined with London
Bridge in this creative original setting for young
voices. This continues to be a popular choice for
regional festivals.
10449091 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
5356423 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 She Wore A Yellow Ribbonarr. Keith
Christopher. This American folk song tells the story
of a girl wearing a yellow ribbon around her neck
until far-away love returns to her. The story, told
in unison and easy part-singing, will delight your
young singers. The piano mimics a fiddle player at
a country dance, but the optional fiddle part lets you
have the real thing if desired! A bright performance
piece from the American folk song heritage.
10442072 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
lt Shenandoaharr. Andrea Ramsey. Weaving
choral textures and warm harmonies evoke the
gentle undulation of the river in this sensitive
a cappella setting. Accessible for developing choirs,
this work will provide wonderful opportunities for
developing important choral skills.
10455147 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Ht Shenandoaharr. James Erb. An absolutely
stunning setting of this beloved folksong. This
arrangement appears on festival lists year after year
in its original SATB voicing, and is destined to do the
same revoiced for SSAA.
1278258 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3304326 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n Shenandoaharr. Kevin A. Memley. An
expressive piano accompaniment lays the
foundation for a truly eloquent choral for male
voices. Give your men a chance to show their
expressive side in this elegant arrangement of the
traditional folk song. Male choirs from high school
to college will love performing this piece.
10310905 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Shenandoaharr. Rollo Dilworth. In this
accompanied setting, the traditional American folk-
song receives a fresh, gospel-flavored interpretation,
with bluesy harmonies and a laid-back rhythmic
groove. Use the recorded accompaniment track to
add an extra spark to your performance!
10092808 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10092807 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10092809 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Shenandoaharr. Linda Spevacek. Taking
the familiar American folk song Shenandoah and
casting it in a contemporary yet traditional setting,
Linda Spevacek has fashioned a fine selection for
concert or contest appearances.
1476936 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Shenandoah/He's Gone Awayarr. Mark
Hayes. Mark Hayes' reflective, poignant essay
on the sting of separation, based on two simple
folk songs, is very expressive, with warm
harmonies, emotive vocal lines, and simple
scoring for woodwinds and percussion - and
yet we are gripped with Mark's ability to bring
these elements together with artistry and grace.
Refined, timely and musically stunning, this is a
compelling choral feature in every way - from the
ethereal opening measures, through the "rolling
river" rendered on the piano, to the breathtaking
final measures.
3298552 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3298553 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10361698 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3298554 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
3298555 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
H Simple GiftsAaron Copland/ed. Fine. Aaron
Copland's famous setting of the Shaker melody
long regarded as one of the classics of American
folk music. 'Tis a gift to be simple' and the simplicity
of this great folk hymn make this an ideal concert or
festival selection.
161646 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Simple Giftsarr. Jay Althouse. You will not
find a more beautiful, singable arrangement of
the beloved Shaker song than this! Elegant and
contemporary sounding, with haunting open
harmonies, it does full justice to the original, and
then some! Highly recommended!
10303014 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10305711 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10303015 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10308648 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.99
Skip! Skip! Shoo, Fly, Shoo!Mary Lynn
Lightfoot. Rhythmic clapping and stomping patterns
add to the fun of this lively setting based on the
American folksongs Skip to My Lou and Shoo,
Fly with the spiritual This Train thrown in for good
measure! If you do only one new folksong setting
with your young choir this year, make it this one!
Highly recommended!
10307450 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10089957 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10089958 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Soldierarr. Roger Emerson. This contemporary
treatment of the American folksong Johnny
Has Gone for a Soldier captures the poignant
emotions of those left behind in time of war.
Turbulent accompaniment patterns, vocal
ostinati and dramatic choral effects help to
create a mesmerizing soundscape for young and
developing choirs.
10309937 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10309938 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10309939 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
4 Sweet Betsy from Pikearr. Greg Gilpin. Full
of diverse rhythms, meters, harmonies, text-
painting, and lots of humor, the journey of Sweet
Betsy and Long Ike from Pike County to California
has never sounded so fun! This delightful new
take on the popular American folk song from
the Gold Rush era will become a favorite for you
and your singers and will certainly entertain your
audiences! Highly recommended!
10454071 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10454073 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
From seven countries!
Two-gether
We Sing:
Folk Songs
10 Fantastic Arrangements
for 2-Part Voices
Various Composers.
Two-gether We Sing: Folk Songs
offers ten fantastic beginning two-
part selections for year-round use.
These winning arrangements feature
timeless folk melodies (from seven
countries) with strong, independent
counterlines - great for young and
developing choirs. It's the perfect
way to introduce your groups to
reading and performing two-part
choral music. Separate reproducible
student pages (without the piano
parts) are included as PDF files on
the enhanced CD. You can even
put together a program by grouping
several of these songs.
10307237 Two-Part
Reproducible Book . . 29.99
10307238 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
10307239 Reproducible
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 59.99
Superb!
Songs of
the Wayfarer
Solos for the
Developing Male Voice
Victor C. Johnson. This superb
collection for concert and recital
use is designed exclusively for
the developing male voice, with
moderate ranges that are well within
the capabilities of the middle school/
junior high or high school male
singer. Comprised of one spiritual
arrangement and eight original
selections in a variety of styles, and
including texts by famous poets such
as Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert
Burns, A.E. Housman, and Thomas
Hood, this is an indispensable
collection - an absolute must-have
for your music library! Contents:
A Day upon the Sea; Give to Me
the Life I Love; My Heart's in the
Highlands; Poor Wayfaring Stranger;
Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is
Gone; Stars Are with the Voyager;
Stars I Shall Find; Think on Me; When
I Was One and Twenty.
10307505 Medium High
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
10307506 Medium Low
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
