Easy Folk, Folklore Sheet Music

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day anytime with this medley of three beloved Irish melodies (The Minstrel Boy, Molly Malone, and Kerry Dance) in the key of G major. Contrasting styles and tempi make this an...

This lovely setting of the lesser-known folk song Gum Tree Canoe is easy to perform with young musicians. A simple countermelody begins in the violins and moves to the cellos to create momentum. A ver...

This lovely setting of the lesser-known folk song Gum Tree Canoe is easy to perform with young musicians. A simple countermelody begins in the violins and moves to the cellos to create momentum. A ver...

The classic tune, Li'l Liza Jane is given a western treatment by veteran composer, Stephen Bulla. The opening hoedown sets the mood for this light concert piece which includes a brief violin solo. Eas...

The classic tune, Li'l Liza Jane is given a western treatment by veteran composer, Stephen Bulla. The opening hoedown sets the mood for this light concert piece which includes a brief violin solo. Eas...

This fun-to-play dance music is based on a Scottish jig and reel. The two traditional Scottish melodies, Highlander's Jig and Dumfries Place, are combined in an intriguing arrangement by Robert D. McC...

This fun-to-play dance music is based on a Scottish jig and reel. The two traditional Scottish melodies, Highlander's Jig and Dumfries Place, are combined in an intriguing arrangement by Robert D. McC...

The traditional tunes Banana Boat Song and Tingalayo explore not only syncopation and hooked bowings, but students also get to play the role of auxiliary percussion! Tapping, col legno, and stomping a...

The traditional tunes Banana Boat Song and Tingalayo explore not only syncopation and hooked bowings, but students also get to play the role of auxiliary percussion! Tapping, col legno, and stomping a...

Take your partner and get ready for some real toe-tappin', yee-ha, country-style fiddlin'! With its joyful character and memorable, intertwining lines, Fiddle Fever is certain to be contagious as it s...

Take your partner and get ready for some real toe-tappin', yee-ha, country-style fiddlin'! With its joyful character and memorable, intertwining lines, Fiddle Fever is certain to be contagious as it s...

Inspired by the traditional folk music of Central and South Africa, this innovative piece will make a great addition to your next performance. Knee slaps and foot stomps make up some of the percussive...

Feel the warm breezes of the islands in this lively original work. Emphasizing high 3 fingerings in the violins and violas, Calypso Sea contains traditional syncopated rhythms and pizzicato figures. O...

Inspired by Ukrainian folk melodies, this highly spirited work is captivating in every way! As the fiery opening statement is unleashed, students project pure excitement to the very end. Optional perc...

Inspired by Ukrainian folk melodies, this highly spirited work is captivating in every way! As the fiery opening statement is unleashed, students project pure excitement to the very end. Optional perc...

Here is a barnburner that will bring down the house and then some! Combining the joy of fiddle music with the thrill of perpetual motion, this high-speed rush captures the authentic feel of Appalachia...

This lively, energetic piece is based on two original reels that incorporate a lot of fun techniques for all instruments. A drone in the middle section is reminiscent of Scottish bagpipes and utilizes...

This lively, energetic piece is based on two original reels that incorporate a lot of fun techniques for all instruments. A drone in the middle section is reminiscent of Scottish bagpipes and utilizes...

This spirited, high energy work encompasses all the attitude expressed in its title! The orchestra's true personality shines as it moves between technical off-the-string passages and soaring melodies....

Experience this poignant folk song about loneliness and desire that builds from a solitary melody to an emotional, harmony-driven climax. Smooth textures and flowing melodies meld seamlessly with dram...

Experience this poignant folk song about loneliness and desire that builds from a solitary melody to an emotional, harmony-driven climax. Smooth textures and flowing melodies meld seamlessly with dram...

This authentic-sounding arrangement is based on one of Russia's most popular folk songs. The scoring is so effective, one can almost hear a balalaika ensemble playing. As the piece nears the end, the...

This carol is often heard at the holidays with its Renaissance-like tune and simple harmony. Lloyd Conley's version for young strings brings interesting lines that work with the melody, changing dynam...

Here's a new version of the novelty song from the 1800s, featuring a clock player throughout. Lloyd's clever arrangement musically depicts the folklore behind this song, which is provided in the progr...

This popular folk song Chiapanecas (Mexican Hat Dance) is the centerpiece of this energetic and festive work that adds a new approach to the familiar tune. Use your imagination to present and stage th...