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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...

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...

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 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...

You will love the humor of the American folksong favorite in this foot-stomping, rafter-raising rendition. Accompany it with bass, fiddle and percussion or the vigorous authentic hoedown-style orchest...

Uses: Lent, Holy Week, general Scripture: John 15:13; Matthew 27:28-29; Philippians 2:11 From Patti Drennan's solo book and CD, A Shelter in the Time of Storm, comes a choral arrangement of awell-kno...

Roberts Burns' poetry is infused into this Celtic folk song with a captivating melody arranged with lovely harmonies. Wild Mountain Thyme is a must-have addition to your multicultural library for youn...

This upbeat Hebrew folk song translates literally to It would have been enough and celebrates the great things God has done. Percussion instruments, which adds to the rhythmic and dance-like feel of t...

Uses: General, Lent Scripture: John 15:13; Psalm 36:7; Romans 5:8 A choral re-interpretation of this old hymn text brings new focus to certain parts of the beloved poem and creates and artful moment f...

In this South African folk song, the singer asks Aunt, please open the door for me. I am getting wet with rain. Percussive and rhythmic in its vocal arrangement with lots of three-part harmonies, it a...

Harambee! is a Swahili word that literally means let us all pull together. This original work has a distinct African beat and feel with its rhythmic vocal writing creating a sense of passion and call...

This setting of the Nigerian folk song is amazing! Simple enough in the vocal arrangement to better allow for musical interpretation, the addition of a vast array of percussion and rain sticks creates...

This elegant 12th-century Japanese text is set to original music with respect to the Japanese sound and culture. Ethereal and refined with flute and percussion, the singer sings of a wandering stag, d...

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...

A favorite North American tune is creatively arranged incorporating unison and 2-part harmony, round and partner-style singing with original music. A treasure chest of teaching and learning that inclu...

This Puerto Rican folk song has been arranged as a lively partner song using an original melody and both English and Spanish text. Combined with the festive piano accompaniment and shakers for all to...

This lively folk song was known as a play party song that included clapping and dancing. Beginning with a soft and lovely melody and followed by an energetic contrast, this choral conveys the true par...

Spirited and fun for young voices, this folksong favorite sparkles with rhythmic energy! Individual part-singing as well as chordal and polyphonic passages fill the work, creating teaching moments for...

The poet writes that The loving heart begs his lover not to let his kisses die. If his kisses die, then too does their love. This same passion is captured in the four verses of music as the melody pas...

From The Celtic Choir, this jubilant song of thanksgiving leaps from the page with sincere conviction and unbounded energy. A true dance of praise, the text reflects the blessings of creation and invi...

This South African folksong is a traditional wedding song sung when the couple signs the wedding register. The melody is in the upper voice while the lower voices sing a musical accompaniment.

From the PBS program A Company of Voices, by Conspirare, this beloved folk tune is arranged for cello, solo soprano, mixed voices and piano in a rich and sonorous setting that is simply breathtaking....

Sally Lamb McCune has arranged three timeless American folk songs for mixed choir, piano, snare drum, piccolo and optional strings. This can be performed as a set: 1) Simple Gifts; 2) When Johnny Come...

Full emotional expression and melodic richness are the hallmark of these two folksongs from the Ladino heritage, the nearly lost music and language of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain in 14...

The plaintive melody and the many varied sets of lyrics this American folk classic has inspired over the years express a wistful love and longing, sometimes for a person and sometimes for a place, but...