Folk & Folklore Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

A stellar setting of the South African folk song for developing singers with logical part-writing, stylistic rhythms, and an energized accompaniment!The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative additi...

All aboard! Don't miss this action-packed, 2.5-minute medley of American folk favorites. Kid-friendly voice parts, a bouncy accompaniment, and an irresistible train ride theme create the ultimate jour...

This Celtic-inspired original is an exceptional testament to music, a powerful tool for human expression. Compelling lyrics come from the unique perspective of song itself, "I am the spark that glows...

The text of this multicultural feature is a waka (an ancient Japanese poetic form) written by 12th-century ruler Emperor Sutoku. Ruth Morris Gray's original music highlights the poem's depth and explo...

Lively percussion and rhythmic choral phrases reflect the urgency of a parent seeking healing herbs for a sick child. Sung entirely in Creole, this song is well-known across Haiti and beyond. The arra...

Gerakina (yeh-rah-kee-nah) is one of the most popular folk songs in Greece and the inspiration for an annual festival of the same name. Developing singers will enjoy the dance-like lilt and the fun "d...

Translation: "I am one with the great spirit." Equally suited for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass choirs, this flexible arrangement opens with a Native American flute, the sounds of flowing water, and tu...

This Japanese folk song is sung during the annual Star Festival, when trees are decorated with wishes written on colorful strips of paper. Greg's partner song arrangement pairs the traditional pentato...

Here's a traditional lullaby text set to original music in partner song style. At the heart of the piece, the flowing melody is paired with a descant-like counterline, creating lovely harmony. The sup...

This favorite folk song about the cherry blossom, Japan's national flower, begins in Japanese and then repeats in English. Sally's haunting modal arrangement pays careful attention to voice leading an...

This Malaysian folk song comes from the tradition of dikir barat, an improvisatory musical duel. Jerry Lim's fast-paced arrangement develops the pentatonic theme in a variety of ways, including sung i...

The traditional Welsh lullaby "Suo Gân" is paired with an original text and melody to create a gentle and soothing partner song. With vocal ranges spanning only an octave and a supportive piano part,...

This vibrant Swahili chorus is spot-on for developing groups. Joyful rhythmic patterns, tuneful triads, and a five-word text make this fun-filled arrangement easy to assemble and quick to memorize. In...

With only one Muscogee word of text, this unique arrangement of the traditional Creek song is easy to learn and assemble. Everyone sings a pair of 8-bar pentatonic melodies that later combine into a t...

Funny and fun! This novelty arrangement of the well-known folk song waits until the very end to break the news about Aunt Rhody's beloved old gray goose. Along the way, singers humorously lament with...

Julie Knowles' SSA setting of this Old Irish air has become a classic. Now you can also perform this expressive arrangement with your mixed and 2-part choirs. Lush, harmonic choral writing--Julie at h...

Commissioned by the Phoenix Boys Choir, this expressive setting offers a unique perspective on the favorite Mexican folksong.

Ai Hai Yo is a Chinese folk song used as a blessing towards a bountiful harvest and a good year. Composer Tyler Arcari write's "Folk songs speak to the "common" man. Hardships, and hope abound when we...

Another wonderful addition to the multicultural pieces by Michael Scott, this piece is from South Africa. The easy two-part arrangement is accessible to choirs of any age, and the additional native pe...

Now your SATB and Women's Choirs can perform this charming and widely performed Ruth Elaine Schram setting of the well-known Welsh folk song. Add this one to your next concert.

George and Mary have delightfully brought this Liberian folk song to life in a fun and creative setting that students will love to sing and audiences will want to hear over and over again. A must have...

Three classic songs of the American west combine in this short medley that is ideal for mixed and male choirs, especially in programs of folk or American themes. Includes: The Old Chisholm Trail; Whoo...

The rippling undulation of the river is portrayed in the piano accompaniment of this well-crafted setting for men's voices of the American folksong. Sustained phrases and long open vowels make this an...

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...