Folk & Folklore Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

The melody flows like a traditional southern folk tune, and the text, like a pastoral poem, but all of the material is original. A delightful piano accompaniment underscores fluid voice parts in mostl...

The melody flows like a traditional southern folk tune, and the text, like a pastoral poem, but all of the material is original. A delightful piano accompaniment underscores fluid voice parts in mostl...

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...

The buoyant music and hopeful text of this contemporary original are reminiscent of a traditional American folk song. A compelling accompaniment gracefully winds throughout, easily navigating metric c...

A multicultural feature for all choirs! Feel the pulse of African rhythms, sing Swahili salutations, experience world music. Hakuna matata!

Have a little fun singing this lively rendition of a great American fiddle tune that frequently alternates between the girls and the guys. A hand-clappin', foot-stompin' hootenanny, sure to last in yo...

Enjoy this simply beautiful and singable setting of the serene American folk song. The fresh piano accompaniment provides a changing foundation for each verse.

Enjoy this simply beautiful and singable setting of the serene American folk song. The fresh piano accompaniment provides a changing foundation for each verse.

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.

So many of us studied this song as students, and now our developing choirs can hone their skills with this educationally appropriate arrangement. Perfect voice leading in comfortable ranges, with a mu...

Don't pass up this fresh and fun arrangement! It's the ultimate 'add-on' song, with a new animal introduced every verse. Each animal performs a distinctive call, creating an entire barnyard singing to...

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.

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.

A popular choice for three-part groups, this authentic Zulu folk song is newly available for SATB and men's choirs. The rhythmic choral parts are routinely punctuated by brief solos and joyful handcla...

A lilting love song with great educational merit. Sing entirely in English or take time to teach the German text (both are included in the publication, along with an IPA pronunciation guide). An inter...

With verses in 5/4 and a jazz waltz refrain, Kirby's mellow rendition of this familiar carol is something truly fresh. An optional flute solo is a hip addition to smooth choral parts that are a blast...

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...

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...

Jay's particularly folky accompaniment features a jaunty piano with optional bass and percussion. Fully arranged with new harmonic and rhythmic content on each subsequent verse. Rollicking and fun, 'd...

The catchy introduction hooks you right away, and the Latin groove seals the deal! There are only a handful of Spanish words, making it a cinch for developing choirs to sing this multicultural Christm...

Simply stunning. A gently flowing accompaniment beautifully complements the transparent choral texture, and an extended coda provides the perfect close to this Appalachian-inspired arrangement. Unlike...

Winter words are a perfect fit for this popular Ukrainian folk tune, as we sing about bundling up, sledding over hills and valleys, and dashing through snow-covered trees. The introduction and a brief...

Winter words are a perfect fit for this popular Ukrainian folk tune, as we sing about bundling up, sledding over hills and valleys, and dashing through snow-covered trees. The introduction and a brief...

This fun feature for 2- and 3-part choirs includes Swahili and English lyrics, rhythmic chanting, accented body percussion, and many call and response phrases. Layered African instruments energize the...

Like waves of an ocean carrying a boat, the lilting triple-meter of this ageless Scottish folk tune supports warm choral tones. Lush and embracing, it's a lovely ballad for concert or contest. To make...