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Folksongs
Bobby Shaftoarr. Philip Lawson. With a twist
of Brahms' Lullaby and Wagner's Bridal Chorus,
this clever arrangement of an English folksong
makes a light-hearted encore number - lots of fun
for concert or community choirs! "Bobby Shafto's
gone to sea, silver buckles on his knee; he'll come
back and marry me, bonny Bobby Shafto..."
10456883 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Bonny Portmorearr. Linda Spevacek. Bonny
Portmore recalls the demise of the mighty oak trees
in Ireland long ago. Linda Spevacek masterfully
creates rich choral textures and a multitude of
opportunities for musical expression to ensure a
moving experience for singers and audience alike!
10520017 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Bound for the Promised Landarr. Cristi Cary
Miller. This American folk hymn became an anthem
of the pioneers, reflecting the courage of a growing
nation. This setting for younger choirs offers well-
crafted, layered voice parts, and alternates between
a flowing, expressive verse and a rhythmic, fervent
refrain, building in anticipation to the final chorus
with soaring descant. Superb for contest, honor
choirs and festivals!
10424879 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10424881 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10455991 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
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A Branch of Mayarr. Douglas Beam. This
sweet setting of a Kentucky folksong will showcase
your developing singers at their best, with excellent
vocal ranges and well-crafted harmonies. An
excellent teaching piece, with nice "oo" phrasings,
it is beautiful, lyrical writing for children, middle
school, or freshman girls.
10505871 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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Bright Morning Starsarr. Jay Althouse. "Bright
morning stars are rising...Day is breaking in my
soul..." This Appalachian folksong, arranged for
a cappella voices, has a contemplative, spiritual
quality. Opening and closing with a female trio,
it's a wonderful example of the old-time American
music style.
10069050 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10069051 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
4t Bring Me Little Water, Silvyarr. Greg Gilpin.
In this dynamic arrangement of the Huddie
Ledbetter tune, Greg Gilpin has captured the
strong rhythmic pulse and harmonic energy that is
characteristic of the Lead Belly style. To intensify
the driving pulse of the chorus, it is suggested that
percussion instruments (shaker, guiro, high drum
and low drum) and body percussion be added. This
creative programming gem will provide a marvelous
contrast on your next concert or festival.
10512770 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512771 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512772 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
t Bring Me Little Water, Sylviearr. Kirby Shaw.
This soulful a cappella setting of the classic
American folksong has a spiritual feel that is very
effective! If you're looking for something a little
different with a terrific a cappella groove, this is for
you. "Oh, Sylvie, bring me little water, Sylvie, ev'ry
little once in a while..." Highly recommended!
10364662 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364663 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364664 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n The Bull Frogarr. Lon Beery. Your young singers
will delight in the nonsense syllables of this clever
American folksong setting! "There was a bull frog
living in the spring, sing song Polly won't you ky-
me-o. He had such a cold that he could not sing...
Kee-mo dar-ro-wah, Hee-ma-ho..." Phonetic subtext
is provided for the nonsense words as the bull frog
story unfolds. This is great fun! Highly recommended!
10045373 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Camptown RacesStephen Foster/arr. Jay
Althouse. Jay's particularly folky accompaniment
features a jaunty piano with optional bass
and percussion (available free at alfred.com/
choralparts). Fully arranged with new harmonic
and rhythmic content on each subsequent verse.
Rollicking and fun, "doo-dah day!"
10452871 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452872 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452873 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452874 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452875 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452876 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4 Camptown RacesStephen Foster/arr. Debra
Morton. Using snippets from William Tell Overture
and other horsey themes, this clever arrangement
brings new life to Stephen Foster's classic song.
Sure to be a crowd pleaser at any concert, festival
or contest, this is a terrific novelty number for guys!
10510068 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Carrickfergusarr. Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory.
This lyrical Irish folksong is a favorite among
honor choirs. "I wish I was in Carrickfergus, only
for nights in Ballygrant...but the sea is wide and I
can't swim over, nor have I the wings to fly..." Full of
melancholy feeling, it really captures the old-world
charm of Ireland.
10302601 SSAATBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10292203 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10283844 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10302602 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10293210 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10302600 Instrumental Parts Oboe Part 5.00
n Charlie Is My Darlin'arr. Tim Winebrenner. This
minor-key folksong arrangement really captures the
feeling of Scotland, enhanced by optional violin or
flute, hand drum and guitar. Hand claps also add
much to the overall effect, and the historical notes
about Prince Charles (Bonnie Prince Charlie) will
help to bring the piece to life for your students!
10352155 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H Ching a Ring Chaw (and Great Gettin' Up
Mornin')arr. Linda Spevacek. These two
traditional songs fit together amazingly well in this
excellent concert/festival selection! Each voice part
becomes more independent as the arrangement
progresses, and when all the parts do their own
thing at the same time, with some "Hallelujah's"
thrown in for good measure, the result is pure
delight! Very well done!
1963644 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3124963 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Ching-A-Ring-ChawAaron Copland. This
edition of Copland's classic composition has been
appearing on an increasing number of state and
festival lists.
1802347 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Ching-A-Ring-ChawAaron Copland/Fine.
This classic work, adapted by Aaron Copland, is a
continually popular contest/festival selection.
155796 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
155705 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H ChumbaraDave & Jean Perry. Creative
possibilities abound with this fun, frolicking
arrangement of a French folksong that will remind
you of the Can-Can. It features a text consisting
completely of nonsense words, a rhythmic chant/
rap-style middle section, and an extremely clever
"dramatic" ending. You can even personalize the
piece by substituting a school name or special
teacher's name in place of one of the nonsense
syllables. A real audience pleaser!
3254216 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366618 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366619 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Cindyarr. Mack Wilberg. Combining eight-
part writing, hand clapping, foot stomping, string
bass, and xylophone, this tour de force is excellent
concert & festival material.
1717610 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
10509817 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 65.00
n Clap Your Handsarr. Paul Carey. Clap,
stomp, shake and sing this lively arrangement
of the American folk tune Old Joe Clark. With
rhythmic twists, percussion, and movement
suggestions, this is a fun showstopper that will
be a fantastic closer for elementary and middle
school choirs! Parts for tambourine/shaker and
glockenspiel are included.
10445544 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 The Coasts of High Barbaryarr. Richard Ewer.
This robust setting of the popular English-American
ballad is an adventure on the high seas from the
very first note to the final chord! With comfortable
ranges and mostly unison and two-part writing
throughout, your men are sure to connect instantly
with this engaging piece.
10519906 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l Cossacks of the SteppeCathryne E. & Gary
E. Parks. Cossacks (from the Turkish word for
"adventurers") are military horsemen hailing from
historic Russia, and this piece accurately captures
their bravado with strong vocal phrases, proud
two-part harmonies, and boisterous cries. Optional
woodblock and tambourine parts mimic the sound
of galloping hooves. Rugged and robust!
10514810 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10515003 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
The Crawdad Songarr. Cristi Cary Miller. Easy
voice parts that alternate then sing together, clever
spoken sections with body percussion, and vocal
sound effects for frogs and mosquitoes make this
American folksong come alive with fun! Folksong
arrangements for young singers just don't get any
better! Highly recommended!
10009450 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10011739 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
n The Crawdad Songarr. Greg Gilpin. Hand
claps, knee slaps, foot stomps, and rhythmic vocal
speech make this a must-do folksong arrangement
for mixed and male choirs. Full of quick-witted
humor and down-home hillbilly fun, it's much
more than a song - it's a performance experience!
"You get a line, I'll get a pole. We'll go fishin' at the
crawdad hole!" Highly recommended!
10276003 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10276004 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10276005 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
H
Cripple CreekEmily Crocker. Some clever lyrical
additions make this old American fiddle tune a
delightful program number, and a top-seller! Ideal for
young choirs, it's now available for two-part, three-
part mixed and TB groups. Highly recommended!
10003723 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
1366848 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10003724 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10003726 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
H
The CuckooRobert Hugh. Premiered at the
2008 ACDA Eastern Division Conference, this lively
and playful arrangement of an American folk tune
will be an excellent feature for young mixed choirs.
The scat-like middle section adds to the fun.
10070876 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ht Danny Boyarr. Joseph Flummerfelt. Written
specifically to showcase the beauty of good choral
sound through the simplicity of the music and text,
this a cappella setting by Joseph Flummerfelt of this
well-loved folk song from the British Isles is a great
way to create "goosebumps" in both your singers
and their audiences!
1802560 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
H Danny Boyarr. Julie Knowles. Julie Knowles'
SSA setting of this Old Irish air has become a
classic. Now you can also perform this expressive
arrangement with your SATB, SAB and Two-Part
choirs. Lush, harmonic choral writing makes this
perfect for concert and festival.
1781194 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1707074 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1781202 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
n Danny Boyarr. Brad Printz. This is one of the
best folk song arrangements available! Set in
concert style, with liquid vocal writing, a marvelous,
pianistic accompaniment and an optional oboe
obbligato playable by flute, it is absolutely superb!
Very highly recommended!
3301161 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3301162 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3301163 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)arr. Kevin A.
Memley. This is a real find for a cappella voices!
Phrases of "vocal bagpipes," in which the voices
imitate the sound of bagpipes, create an amazing
effect as they set the proper mood for one of the
most beautiful settings of Danny Boy you will ever
hear. Highly recommended!
10454443 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10454445 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10279611 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n Danny Boyarr. Mark Hayes. Only Mark Hayes
could write such an enthralling arrangement of
this timeless emotional Irish air. Scored for voices,
piano, flute and optional percussion, it features a
shimmering accompaniment and a flute obbligato
with touches of Celtic ornamentation. Expressive
at every turn, yet understated when needed,
the setting culminates in a touching pianissimo
restatement of the melody that takes your breath
away! Emotionally and musically fulfilling, this is
choral music expression at its finest.
3251667 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
3251667C Choral Master Track . . . . . . 4.99
H A Distant Shore (The Water Is Wide)Mary
Donnelly & George Strid. This partner-song
setting of the best-loved American folk song
The Water Is Wide features a new, folk-like
countermelody. Moderate vocal ranges, an
extended "echo" section, flowing piano lines,
strong countermelody and skillful imitative
treatment of the melody combine to make this
more than just a partner song arrangement. It is
a rich musical tapestry which will give your choir
a very rewarding learning experience!
1961705 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1961713 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
n Down in the Valleyarr. George Mead. With
nothing "unusual" about this except how nice it is,
this popular contest/festival-oriented arrangement
definitely deserves an active place in every good
TTBB library!
1293828 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H The Drinking Gourdarr. Andre Thomas. Your
choir will really "pull out all the stops" when they
sing this dynamic, powerful arrangement! The
traditional underground railroad map song has
been transformed into a first-rate choral feature
by Andre Thomas. With beautiful and sensitive
part writing, tasteful dynamic contrasts and a
positively exhilarating ending, this is a must for
your choir. It's a great way to celebrate Black
History Month, too!
3254125 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Drunken Sailorarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Durme, Durmearr. Audrey Snyder. This simple
Sephardic folksong offers a tender message
over a gentle and flowing accompaniment. With
particularly lovely vocal lines, this makes an
exceptional teaching tool as well as a wonderful
concert or festival selection. Very nice!
10364866 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3289774 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3289782 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Developing treble voice!
LET NATURE SING
Solo Songs for the
Developing Treble Voice
Various. Here is the fifth volume
in a series of solo songs for young
singers. It contains a wide variety of
songs, from spirituals and folksongs
to originally composed works.
Selected with the treble voice in
mind, songs with narrow ranges
of six and seven notes progress
to songs that expand the range
as the voice develops. The nature
of the selections is to challenge
the voice, not to tax it; to develop
its expressive capabilities, not to
overextend them. Contents include:
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless
Child; I Know Where I'm Goin';
The Song That Nature Sings; Oh
Shenandoah; Night Winds; Pure,
White Owl; How Can I Keep from
Singing?; There's an Air of Joy in
the Meadow; La Paloma and This
Morning Paradise.
10088801 Medium Book/CD . . . 24.95
