Folk Choral Music

Dr. Timothy Howard from Cal State University Northridge has arranged this enchanting Appalachian folk song for SSA Treble choir. He captures the open-string character sensationally well - there is a C...

This Nigerian sunrise song is simple, yet so effective! Middle School through college can use this piece and adapt it to their performance requirements.

Discovery Level 2 Contemporary harmonies support the well-crafted vocals on this classic from America's folk revival era. The subtle style change between the verse and refrain adds interest. Great for...

An English folksong forms the basis for this concert work for younger choirs. Ideal for building the important choral skills of blend, balance and part-singing, this is an excellent selection for cont...

Discovery Level 2 Audiences and singers will thrill to this famous Russian folk favorite in an accessible setting for younger and developing choirs. Exciting tempo changes and dynamic contrasts will b...

Discovery Level 2 Here's a jaunty setting of the traditional cumulative Irish folksong that uses spoken phrases, body percussion and a few surprises to create a fun and clever concert piece for young...

John Denver's enduring and classic ode to West Virginia. This signature song and official state anthem continues to be one of Denver's best-selling recordings nearly 50 years on. Deftly set by Roger E...

David Crowder's music is raw and authentic, creating powerful responses from his audiences. This arrangement maintains the folk song heaviness of the original and adds a choral component to inject a s...

David Crowder's music is raw and authentic, creating powerful responses from his audiences. This arrangement maintains the folk song heaviness of the original and adds a choral component to inject a s...

The title of this Yiddish folk song informs us that a Balalaika will at least be inferred in the music. This wonderfully authentic arrangement does just that. It also includes a clarinet obligato (inc...

Ken Berg has worked with his magic again, taking this nursery rhyme, popular all over the Spanish-speaking world, and arranged it for choir, piano and percussion. The words are about little chicks and...

Fleet Foxes' hit single from 2008 is a lively, yet melancholy folk fable entwined in deep themes about childhood experiences. Use in your choral program for a unique change in tone, with body percussi...

In the Congo, the song Banaha has been used in many occasions throughout history, including weddings! With a language unknown in origin, this melody should feel instantly familiar and comfortable. Inc...

Warm harmonies and well-crafted vocal parts will make your middle school men's chorus sound their very best. This well-known folk song is designed to ensure success and makes a great choice for contes...

This delightful folksong will be a joy to teach. Easy and lightly syncopated vocal lines tell the story of the Caribbean workers who just want to get paid! Available for 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and Voice...

Come let us sing, sing praise to the Lord. This Israeli folksong is perfect for teaching phrasing, tone and harmony to younger ensembles. The optional clarinet and percussion parts can be played by st...

For the men only - a 2-minute medley of American folk songs that center on the topic of girls! It is a great selection for the beginning of the year and can serve as a useful teaching tool for pitch a...

(Discovery Level 1) Here is a rollicking Canadian folk song that will showcase your young men's ensemble at its best! The two parts make this selection accessible for the beginning of the year, or wit...

Teaching opportunities abound in this irresistible setting of a traditional American folk tune. The modal melody is in pentatonic, easy ostinato-like countermelodies make the part-singing a snap, and...

Discovery Level 2 This traditional Scottish song recalls the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the Isle of Skye. The gently rocking motion of the 6/8 meter and the cello obbligato combine with the we...

Discovery Level 2 The traditional fiddle tune Soldiers' Joy is the anchor for this rollicking set of American folk songs that will make a spectacular concert closer. Feature a live fiddler or perform...

Discovery Level 2 This contemporary treatment of the American folksong captures the poignant emotions of those left behind in time of war. Turbulent accompaniment patterns, vocal ostinati and dramatic...