Folk & Folklore Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

This sprightly English folk tune makes a delightful showcase for unison or optional 3-part voices, with a light and joyful accompaniment and easily learned melody and harmonies. Great for teaching sig...

Choirs will have fun performing this light-hearted treatment of an American folk song. The Don't you rock him, Daddy-o phrases will put everyone in a toe-tappin' mood! Available separately: SAB, 2-Par...

Here is a charming setting of a poem by Emily Dickinson which depicts the first robin of spring in a most delightful way. Especially appropriate for younger choirs, the dancing rhythms of the piano ac...

The lonely train whistle and the traveler far from home are highlighted in this folk classic recorded by Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Odetta and other greats. Add guitar, bass and drums for an authentic '50s...

The music of East Africa reflects the joyful spirit of the people as seen in these three selections from Tanzania and Kenya, collected and arranged by ethnomusicologist and educator Tim Gregory. These...

Young singers will love this spirited Newfoundland folk song that dances with a sea chanty text. There's energy from start to finish with a moving piano line that supports individual, unison, and part...

This American folk song tells the story of a girl wearing a yellow ribbon around her neck until her far-away love returns to her. The story, told in unison and easy part-singing, will delight your you...

This beautiful arrangement of the well-loved folksong gradually grows from simple one- and two-part vocal writing to a delightful display of interweaving imitation in three parts, before an eventual e...

Beautiful, rhythmic Venezuelan folk carol with an English/Spanish text. Pronunciation guide included. Ideal cross-cultural choice for holiday concerts.

This easy-to-sing arrangement of an Italian folk song is a simple, educationally appropriate cross-cultural work for developing choirs. Simple and uncluttered.

Written in a folk song style, this two part choral work has the feel of a gently rolling river. A touching text and a flowing piano accompaniment enhance the echo vocal passages, making it a superb ye...

Hello, welcome to Africa. Patsy Simms has crafted the piece in the traditional African style with brief joyous solos (or small groups) followed by responses from the choir. Much of the text is in Engl...

What do Yankee Doodle, Old Joe Clark, Black Eyed Susie, Aunt Rhodie, Cindy, Susanna, Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair, Sweet Betsy From Pike, Clementine, and My Bonnie have in common? They're all fam...

Sally Albrecht combines three celebrated African folk songs into one exuberant arrangement for choirs of all levels from elementary through high school. Pulsating rhythms and a joyous layering of voca...

Energy and handclaps abound in this joyful arrangement of an Israeli folk song. The fun-to-say Hebrew words are translated in the second verse as opposing sections of the choir play a call-and-respons...

Kuna Karamu means 'let's celebrate' in Swahili. The African rhythms add excitement, and the combination English/Swahili text is a celebration of the beauty of life. Add your choice of rhythm instrumen...

A fresh, new arrangement of an American folk song designed exclusively for 2-part voices. It's an 'add-on' song with a new animal introduced with every verse. Each animal sings a distinctive call, suc...

There are many arrangements of this traditional Shaker song, but this one brings a fresh approach. Simple, American folk elements combine with contemporary, new-age sounds as the beloved melody weaves...

It's hand-clappin', foot-stompin', whistle-blowin' fun to sing this new arrangement of the amusing American folk song. This campfire classic turned classroom favorite is available in three equally app...

In any language, peace is a beautiful thing. Perform this African-style rhythmic number for a great cross-cultural addition to any concert or festival. The text alternates between English and Swahili,...

The 'Klezmer' music of this traditional Hebrew folk song is vibrant and tuneful, while the text is an impassioned cry for peace. A canonic counterline animates the second verse, and the choral writing...

This lovely French-Canadian folk song is arranged in a sophisticated, yet achievable manner. Incorporates echo singing, basic 2-part harmony, and partner song elements. With only eight French words to...

Based on a short Russian phrase commonly spoken by a mother to a child, this delicate lullaby delights with its lilting triple meter and haunting melodic theme.

Contemporary harmonies shimmer over the rolling piano accompaniment in this superb arrangement of a folk favorite. A must-have!

What a fantastic and dynamic change of pace for any concert! A Maori (New Zealand) proverb is presented both in chant and in song with great multicultural rhythms and fun-to-sing echoes. Featured on S...