Walton Music

A dynamic, driving, and rhythmic treatment of this traditional Newfoundland folk song. Can be performed at Christmas or any time of the year.

This Newfoundland folk song tells a quirky story of a lad expecting the trip of a lifetime, but the trip goes awry… Blake Richter's knack for fun lives in this wonderful arrangement for younger tenor-...

Haul Away, Joe is a beloved sea shanty set here by Zac Stelzer for TTBB choir. Meant to coordinate quick bursts of work, this shanty is set with lots of fun and energy and is a great addition to a Ten...

Donkey Riding is a lively Scottish sea shanty arranged by Blake Richter for tenor–bass choir, featuring driving rhythms and an energetic spirit, highlighting the camaraderie of sailors at sea. Optiona...

Here is the perfect arrangement for women's choirs looking for a very playful challenge. Accompanied by hand claps, this Spanish folk song culminates in a whirling ending! Sung in Spanish, with the En...

Ikan Kekek is a Malay folk song about pony fish. Its short melody is made up of only four notes, but the song is brought to life by the expressions and metaphors in the poem. Body percussion and desca...

This tremendous piece steers a dramatic course away from the well-known lullaby in Australia. Using a jaunty sea-shanty style and new added text, choirs are encouraged to have fun with the storytellin...

Celtic Jubilate is a vibrant unaccompanied piece that weaves together traditional Celtic melodies and harmonies with uplifting rhythms. The work captures the essence of joy and celebration.

Rise, My Soul is a traditional folk hymn arranged for intermediate to advanced women's voices. The use of melodic lines and fragments as the basis for the counterpoint make this work singable and comp...

Aiken Drum, a popular Scottish folk song and nursery rhyme, features a simple refrain and charming additional lyrics by the arranger that offer a message of hope.

Risseldy, Rosseldy is an energetic folksong composed of absolute nonsense! Great for teaching concepts like articulation, expression, and dynamics, and tons of fun!

Three SATB Choirs with Solo Voice and Percussion

Following last year's Peze Kafe, this popular folk melody depicting the hope of change for Haiti builds from the two-part solo start to a rhythmic performance in Haitian Creole with fun percussion. Wi...

For developing choirs and beginning high school choirs, this SA(T)B voicing of the English folk song makes the setting especially suitable for choirs with more girls than boys. The text is a heartfelt...

Three-Part any combination Chorus, with Descant (or Solo), Recorder, Shaker and Drum This great little song combines two Native American musical themes in a delightful approach. The setting lends itse...

A colorful arrangement of folk music from Haiti. Lots of fun rhythms and sounds keep this piece going in a steady beat, with drums and easy percussion. The music allows for movement and theatrical eff...

Celtic Jubilate is a vibrant unaccompanied piece that weaves together traditional Celtic melodies and harmonies with uplifting rhythms. The work captures the essence of joy and celebration.

The text for Dreamweaver is based on parts of the well-known Norwegian medieval folk poem Draumkvedet, an epic ballad that has a lot in common with Dante's The Divine Comedy. The protagonist, Olav Åst...

The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on four American folk songs and hymns in this multi-movement work. Challenging but achievable vocal lines are paired with truly unique and master...

Arirang, the beloved Korean song, has been set by one of Korea's best contemporary composers. This arrangement begins with beautiful and flowing vocal and piano lines, then opens up into an exciting r...

Akekho Ofana No Jesu is an African tradition song sung by congregations across the African continent. Extremely dynamic with solos and improvised percussion. The middle section includes double choir -...

A simple and joyous South African song stating 'Look at the dove on that tree!' Use a soloist or a small group of singers along with improvised percussion and ululations to create an unforgettable per...

Movement 1 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines paired with truly unique and masterful fo...