Folk & Folklore Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

Younger and developing choirs can build important choral skills with this partner style arrangement of the beloved Scottish folk song, The Water Is Wide, paired with an original song that perfectly co...

This arrangement of the beloved Celtic folk song has a delightful charm with simple, sublime harmonies and easy, smooth accompaniment. The optional flute part adds a nice delicate characteristic over...

This arrangement of the traditional Shaker song weds together the well-known melody with a lovely, contemporary accompaniment. Simple and straight forward, the piece is available in a variety of voici...

Reflecting the style and sound of Japanese folk songs, this simple arrangement gently sets the melody with soft harmonies, quiet dynamics and enhanced chords and progressions. The text tells of the mo...

This bright and upbeat game song celebrates the joy of play and movement. Ranges are limited and the vocal lines are easily learned. Bluesy piano accompaniment and body percussion provide additional f...

Rapaciño de mi Vida is a traditional Spanish folksong from the Galician region of Spain. This arrangement features both Spanish and English text with a call to see the Little One in Bethlehem. The ref...

For decades, the traditional German canon, Music Alone Shall Live, has served as an educational building block to teach children's choirs the skill of part singing. The melody is comprised of three sh...

Create a magical moment with this sweet, dreamlike lullaby for beginning choirs. The familiar tune, All the Pretty Little Horses, introduces the song followed by original words and a lovely, easy melo...

This spooky folk favorite engages singers with an upbeat swing style, clear diction, and expressive dynamics. Optional audience participation, through a whispered chant of Ghost, Ghost, Ghost of John,...

This folksong from the Georgia Sea Islands has an easy reggae feel. The song's accessible melodies and rhythms are easy to learn and perform with beginning choirs. Optional percussion ostinati add ano...

Appropriate throughout the year, this expressive Israeli folk song incorporates original music and text. It's full of rhythmic momentum, accessible harmony and creative use of round and descant. A won...

A classic nursery rhyme and tune receive a whimsical treatment in this animated and accessible concert setting. An excellent piece for teaching expression and diction.

Northumbrian Folk Song This selection from the Judith Herrington Choral Series is a Northumbrian folk song. Communities such as Northumbria, bordering an ocean, produce tales and songs about the sea,...

Three favorite American folk songs combine in this fun setting for younger singers. Great call and response vocal lines and some western-style hand clapping complete the picture! Includes: I Don't Car...

The traditional American folksong in a fresh new gospel flavored interpretation with bluesy harmonies and an irresistible rhythmic groove will be an expressive choice for all types of concerts! Availa...

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 Young singers will enjoy the Middle Eastern sounds and rhythms of this popular Lebanese folksong in a creative and well-crafted setting that will showcase them at their best! Availab...

Easy vocal parts and a western-flavored accompaniment are combined in this clever arrangement of three American folk songs. Includes: Chicken on a Fence Post, Red River Valley, Old Joe Clark. Availabl...

The cat, the duck, the cow, the goose and the dog...all join in the refrain of this popular cumulative American folksong favorite! Add the violin obbligato for authentic folk flavor and you'll have a...

Your singers will enjoy learning this song from India that celebrates the Diwali Festival of Lights. Learn the pronunciation on the VoiceTrax CD or sing with the alternate English text. The authentic...

It isn't very often that you get a chance to perform music from the Middle East! This setting of an Arabic folksong isn't difficult and the percussion patterns are easily performed by your singers. Av...

A timeless Scandinavian folksong set for young mixed or treble voices with piano accompaniment. Wonderful lyrics, word painting, and easy harmonies will provide a meaningful concert experience. Select...

Here is a rollicking medley of favorite folksongs that will put your toe to tapping! Perform it live with the playable fiddle part. Includes: Sourwood Mountain, Old Joe Clark, Li'l Liza Jane. Availabl...