Folk & Folklore Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

In the traditional bottle-dance format, Kalinka is a classic Russian folk dance, carefully crafted here for 2nd year players. A terrific opportunity to teach and perform music, style and tradition fro...

Featuring the heartfelt melody of this traditional Irish folk song, Michael uses lush harmonies, varieties in texture, and carefully paced emotional peaks in this marvelous setting for young players....

Focusing on a variety of playing styles, here is a distinctive multicultural work scored for flexible instrumentation. First is a quasi march treatment of The Bamboo Flute, followed by a chorale setti...

Through the years this well-known English folk song has been a favorite with composers including Ralph Vaughan Williams (English Folk Song Suite) and George Butterworth (The Bank of Green Willow). One...

Featuring mini-variations on the folk tune Cumberland Gap, this easy overture provides a musical portrait of travel through the Appalachian Mountains. Composed in a single tempo, there is still plenty...

Featuring mini-variations on the folk tune Cumberland Gap, this easy overture provides a musical portrait of travel through the Appalachian Mountains. Composed in a single tempo, there is still plenty...

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Perry Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune...

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sa...

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sa...

Exploring some of the most well-known traditional folk tunes from Korea, here is an appealing and well-paced suite for young players. Let's Sing and Dance starts slowly then gradually speeds up simila...

Exploring some of the most well-known traditional folk tunes from Korea, here is an appealing and well-paced suite for young players. Let's Sing and Dance starts slowly then gradually speeds up simila...

Published in 1993, Elliot Del Borgo's classic work for young bands has remained a staple in the repertoire, performed regularly and appearing on numerous state required lists. Faithfully adapted by Ro...

Finn McCool (Fionn mac Cumhaill) was a mythical Irish giant. There are many stories associated with Finn, including the legend that he built the Giant's Causeway in the north of Ireland as stepping-st...

Made for You and Me: Inspired by Woody Guthrie (2020) for Adaptable Band was composed in response to the need for new music that may be performed by middle and high school band ensembles of flexible s...

Michael's popular setting of tuneful Irish melodies is available here in an easy flexible format using just four parts plus percussion. Ideal for small group settings.

Sea shanties have long been a source of tuneful melodies and rollicking rhythms. Johnnie's setting for band features a wide variety of styles and textures, and is a great choice for contest or festiva...

Sea shanties have long been a source of tuneful melodies and rollicking rhythms. Johnnie's setting for band features a wide variety of styles and textures, and is a great choice for contest or festiva...

Based on traditional tunes dating back hundreds of years, Michael's masterful rhapsodic setting utilizes a wide variety of styles and moods. Taking the listener on a dramatic and emotional journey, th...

Based on traditional tunes dating back hundreds of years, Michael's masterful rhapsodic setting utilizes a wide variety of styles and moods. Taking the listener on a dramatic and emotional journey, th...

The rich heritage of French-Canadian folk music dates back several centuries. Robert has chosen three of these songs to create a musical portrait of this colorful culture. The opening piece is the jau...

The rich heritage of French-Canadian folk music dates back several centuries. Robert has chosen three of these songs to create a musical portrait of this colorful culture. The opening piece is the jau...

This tender and mournful traditional folk song remains a favorite with ensembles of all levels. Even in the easy flex format scored for four parts, this arrangement provides ample variety in textures,...

First published in 1964, this dynamic work endures as a classic for young concert bands. Heavily influenced by the modal folk idiom found in early Welch and British band works, this new edition featur...

Here is one of the most popular works of Russian master composer Dmitri Shostakovich skillfully adapted by James Curnow. Filled with humor and vitality, this single-movement work is an engaging and wo...

Paul Cook provides a unique and vibrant setting of the well-known melody that is almost hypnotic in effect. Gorgeous!