Folk & Folklore Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

This rhythmic call and response song from East Africa is so much fun to sing! The traditional harmonies are easy to find, with just a touch of optional divisi toward the end. A joyful song of praise.

This innovative arrangement presents the well-known American folk song with a jazzy twist. Unexpected, but highly creative, it's something truly different for concert or jazz groups.

The buoyant compound meter of this jovial Christmas charmer is suggestive of Irish folk music. Tuneful melodies are paired with merry 'ding dong' counterlines as this refreshing choral (with processio...

This authentic Thai folk song is sung at annual Loy Krathong festivals while floating candles illuminate the water. The original English text of this enchanting two-part arrangement allows you to teac...

With lively African percussion parts and a straightforward, modular, call-and-response style, this authentic folk song arrangement pulls together in a snap. Solo and duet sections also offer opportuni...

This sweet setting of the famous Scottish folk song generously passes the melody from voice to voice, while gently stretching the traditional rhythms of the piece. Piano players will enjoy the flowing...

Feature a student or adult fiddle player on this rousing arrangement of four favorite folk tunes from the heart of America. Ranges in the 3-part mixed edition are spot on for developing voices, and cu...

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by '90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and s...

Black as the midnight, and white as the snow; gold as the sunshine, my cat of calico.' A bouncy and buoyant melody is supported by a folk-song-style piano accompaniment and some easy-to-sing harmonic...

This charming Swiss folk song evokes the sound of yodelers hiking the Alps. The arrangement makes splendid use of a multitude of choral textures, generously passing the melody between all voices in th...

A great fit for choirs of any age or ability! Harry Belafonte sang this joyful West Indies song on his 1956 album Calypso. Dr. Robinson's arrangement has just the right amount of repetition versus dev...

Clamoring to join the sea song craze? Here's an exceptionally well-prepared traditional sea ballad that is equal parts authentic and enjoyable. Dating back to the mid 1700s, this rollicking nautical a...

All aboard for a bouncy rendition of the authentic American train song, a song that has been recorded by many folk artists through the generations. The largely pentatonic tune truly chugs along and in...

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...

This Christmas song comes from the Yoruba-speaking region of Nigeria. Bright and joyful, this a cappella treatment features rich stacked harmonies, optional solos, and lively percussion parts, charact...