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Folksongs
lt Landlord Fill the Flowing BowlDaniel
Hughes. Daniel Hughes has arranged this delightful
English folk song as a madrigal. A jovial piece that
encourages partying with a most proper spirit, the
music serves well at any concert or madrigal dinner
feast. College and community choirs will find this
piece as a perfect fit for the Christmas season or
anytime when partying flourishes.
10513666 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Li'l Liza Janearr. Catherine Delanoy. Spirited
and fun for young voices, this folksong favorite
sparkles with rhythmic energy! Individual part-
singing as well as chordal and polyphonic
passages fill the work, creating teaching moments
for your rehearsal and ultimately an entertaining
performance. Your guys will love it too!
10453957 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453961 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 Lil Liza Janearr. Mark Weston. Mark Weston
offers this energetic slice of musical Americana
that is perfect for showcasing the guys in your
program. Playful text and engaging melodic
repetition make this piece quick to learn and a
great confidence-builder!
10513061 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Lil' Liza Janearr. Jimmy Baas & Randy James.
This up-tempo folk tune arrangement will be an
exciting concert or festival feature as it showcases
the strength of your developing male voices. The
lively piano accompaniment is supportive and sure
to add musical interest to your performance!
10443509 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n Liza (Water Come a Me Eye)arr. Steven
Burnett. Calypso rhythms and the infectious good
feelings of Caribbean music give this delightful
selection a genuine audience appeal! The colorful
performing options include hand claps, finger
snaps, assorted percussion and steel drums, and
a flashy vocal solo. Very accessible and easily
learned, this piece is a sure-fire winner!
3286929 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3293032 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
n Loch Lomondarr. David Lantz III. Your choir will
sing their hearts out on this rich, delicious setting of
the traditional Scottish folk song. With or without the
optional parts for flute and cello, it is full of wonderful
tonal color. "Oh, ye'll take the high road and I'll take
the low road, and I'll be in Scotland afore ye..." The
authentic inflections in the text will let your singers
achieve a truly Celtic sound. Highly recommended!
10047648 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
t Loch Lomondarr. Jonathan Quick. This
a cappella setting of the traditional Scottish folksong
has become a popular choice with festival choirs
since its publication in 2000.
3287281 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
9503706 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H Lord of the Dancearr. John Rutter. With
sensitivity and flair, John Rutter has created the
consummate arrangement of this Sydney Carter
classic! In his music, John perfectly balances the
suspenseful sweep and full range of emotions that
the text exhibits. At times it is playful and dance-
like, and at other times it is very dark, gloomy, and
dramatic. Beautifully orchestrated, this Shaker
melody takes on a new character that is vivid,
colorful, and accessible to every choir.
8058549 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10305829 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
8020414 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
8020422 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8020430 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l The Maid of LlanwellynCharles McCartha.
Featuring original music that displays the full
strength and sonority of men’s voices
coupled with a rich, folk-like nineteenth-century
text, this spirited selection is a great choice for
contest and concert use throughout the year.
10519894 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Marienwurmchen (Ladybug)Johannes
Brahms/ed. Goetze. This arrangement for unison
voices by Mary Goetze of this Johannes Brahms folk
song setting is an excellent way to introduce your
young choir to singing in German! A very detailed
pronunciation guide is included, as is an alternate
English text. Delightful!
1724772 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Mary Had a Little BluesCharles Collins. This
incredibly original and clever take-off of the familiar
nursery rhyme is bluesy and fun all the way, with
plenty of chances for your students to sing "Baa-
baa" as they tell the part of the story we never heard
in the original rhyme! A terrific novelty feature!
1950955 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Molly Malonearr. Patti Drennan. "In Dublin's
fair city, where the girls are so pretty, I first set
my eyes on sweet Molly Malone..." Developing
male choirs will shine while singing this range-
appropriate, lilting arrangement.
10509889 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
My Singing Birdarr. Robert S. Cohen. The
melody of this traditional Irish folk ballad begins
in unison and then cascades into a contrapuntal
wordless vocalise that mirrors the imagery of the
text. Beautiful a cappella harmonies are created
from beginning to end, expressing a dialogue of
love and joy. A wonderful opportunity for poetic
exploration of meaning.
10442063 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t Nelly BlyStephen Foster/arr. Jack Halloran. This
classic arrangement is a perennial favorite and a
staple of the repertoire for divisi mixed choirs.
1918945 SSAATTBB or SSAA . . . . . . . 2.15
n No TimeSusan Brumfield. This outstanding
setting of a traditional camp meeting song is
growing in popularity as a top choice for women's
festival choirs!
10291521 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3225539 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10436447 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
H The Old Carrion Crowarr. Mary Goetze.
Written for two-part or unison voices and piano,
this absolutely delightful setting of a Nova Scotian
folk song in the Dorian mode tells an amusing
story interspersed with appealing responses and
a chorus of nonsense syllables. It's an excellent
choice for any concert, and is particularly suited
to contest and festival performances!
1654664 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Old Dan Tuckerarr. John Leavitt. Your
singers and audiences will love this song about
one of the great characters in American folklore.
No one will be able to sit still with the dazzling
accompaniment for piano and fiddle that's a
country dance just waiting to happen. It's a
rollicking, hand-clappin', foot-stompin' good time
for all! Yee-haw!
3260718 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3260726 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Ht Old Joe Clarkarr. Mary Goetze. This delightful
a cappella arrangement by Mary Goetze simply
sparkles, which helps explain its great popularity!
That "banjo" section is great fun and a real
diction challenge!
1532738 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4 Old Joe Clarkarr. Matthew Armstrong. The
age-old tale of Old Joe springs to life in this
terrific setting for men! Solid part-writing and a
rollicking piano accompaniment make this perfect
for a lighter moment in any program. Add to the
fun by adding tongue clicks, temple blocks, guiro,
washboard, claves, spoons or cymbal! There's
even a brief tenor solo for the chicken's "Bawk
b'gawk!" Highly recommended!
10514999 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Old MacDonaldarr. Roger Emerson. This
childhood favorite makes an exciting, super-fast
vocal jazz showcase for younger choirs. Inspired
by Ella Fitzgerald, the vocal lines are easy, making
it a great vehicle for developing jazz inflection and
style. Complete with a kick-line ending, this will
also have tremendous appeal as a fun novelty
number! Highly recommended!
10437328 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10437329 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10437422 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10455179 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
l Over the Sea to Skyearr. Ruth Elaine
Schram. Ruth Elaine Schram's wonderfully
creative arrangement exudes a wistful, fresh
take on this Scottish folk song favorite and
features the Robert Louis Stevenson text. The
violin part provides a welcome texture and color
to this concert showpiece. Historical background
information and suggestions for further study are
also included.
10512790 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512791 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512792 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
l Over the Sea to Skye (The Skye Boat Song)
arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Like waves of an
ocean carrying a boat, the lilting triple meter of
this ageless Scottish folk tune supports warm
choral harmonies. Lush and embracing, it's a
lovely ballad for concert or contest. To make it
extra special, perform it with the optional string
orchestra accompaniment.
10501255 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10501256 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10501258 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10501259 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453845 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
The Papaya SongGreg Gilpin. Kids will love
performing with shakers in hand during this island-
flavored Calypso song, arranged especially for
developing two-part singers. A terrific way to shake
things up and bring the house down!
10453572 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453573 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453218 DVD-Lights!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.99
4 A Paper of Pinsarr. Amy Bernon. This English
folk tune tells a story from the Victorian era of a girl
who sewed and was delighted to receive a "paper
of pins" from her suitor along with a host of other
gifts, though all she wished for was his heart. It's an
easy, fun, delightful feature for women's voices! "...
but offer me your heart, and I will marry you, I will, I
do! Hip hip hooray!" Highly recommended!
10506500 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
l The Parting Glassarr. Audrey Snyder. "So fill
to me the parting glass. Good night and joy be with
you all." Opening with a male solo, this setting of a
traditional Celtic song makes a wonderful closer or
encore number. Enhance the Celtic feel by adding
guitar, flute, or tin whistle. Optional a cappella.
10518232 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10518233 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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
Poor Wayfaring Strangerarr. Keith Christo-
pher. 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
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
4 Red Is the Rosearr. Patti Drennan. This
adaptation of the beloved Irish folk song has a
beautiful, flowing melodic line in a lilting waltz-like
tempo. Treble choirs will enjoy being storytellers of
this cherished Irish tale. "Twas down by Killarney's
green woods that we played and the moon and the
stars they were shining..."
10510069 SA or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4
Red River Valleyarr. Roger Emerson. Everyone
knows this as a cowboy song, but Roger Emerson
has uncovered a quality in it that no one knew was
there. Set in a haunting, contemporary style, the
tune takes on a freshness that brings it into our time.
The a cappella middle section is especially beautiful!
10495635 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10495636 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10495637 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
irteen songs!
AMERICAN
FOLK SONGS FOR
SOLO SINGERS
13 Folk Songs Arranged
for Solo Voice and
Piano for Recitals,
Concerts, and Contests
ed. Jay Althouse. This great new
resources is full of an excellent
variety of solo material for recitals,
concerts, and contests, available in
two voicings. Titles: Bright Morning
Stars; Down in the Valley to Pray;
Honey Babe; How Can I Keep from
Singing?: My Lord, What a Morning;
Nine Hundred Miles; Old Joe Clark;
Pretty Little Girl; Shenandoah;
Simple Gifts; Sometimes I Feel Like
a Motherless Child; Sun Don't Set in
the Mornin'; The Water Is Wide.
10275131 Medium High
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10275124 Medium High Book . . 15.99
10275126 Medium High
Accompaniment CD . 13.99
10275145 Medium Low
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
10275134 Medium Low Book . . 15.99
10275136 Medium Low
Accompaniment CD . 13.99
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