Folk & Folklore Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

A colorful depiction of the sounds of New Mexico, the 'Land of Enchantment!' Commissioned for the Albuquerque Youth Symphony for their performance at the 2008 National ASTA Conference, this piece comb...

A colorful depiction of the sounds of New Mexico, the 'Land of Enchantment!' Commissioned for the Albuquerque Youth Symphony for their performance at the 2008 National ASTA Conference, this piece comb...

Your students will enjoy playing this traditional Scottish air, beautifully arranged for string orchestra by Michael Hopkins. This is a great piece for developing expression and legato bow changes. Th...

Your students will enjoy playing this traditional Scottish air, beautifully arranged for string orchestra by Michael Hopkins. This is a great piece for developing expression and legato bow changes. Th...

The traditional French folk song in a minor key. Great program music and with audience appeal. The piece will challenge the students listening skills.

The traditional French folk song in a minor key. Great program music and with audience appeal. The piece will challenge the students listening skills.

Well written for all parts. Sensitive arrangement that will challenge the group. All ages (Elementary School High School) will find it attractive and appealing. Very playable!

Well written for all parts. Sensitive arrangement that will challenge the group. All ages (Elementary School High School) will find it attractive and appealing. Very playable!

Middle School/High School. A legato melody is found in the violins. Harmony parts are straightforward with lovely modal harmonies. A moderate tempo throughout.

Middle School/High School. A legato melody is found in the violins. Harmony parts are straightforward with lovely modal harmonies. A moderate tempo throughout.

This piece was written to enable students to understand the feel of 6/8 and 3/4 being used in alternate bars. Like all folk music used for dance, the beat is extremely important, and must be 'felt in...

This piece was written to enable students to understand the feel of 6/8 and 3/4 being used in alternate bars. Like all folk music used for dance, the beat is extremely important, and must be 'felt in...

These spirited variations from a Russian folk tale will delight students with their dance-like quality. The variations of the melody move and flow and are played byáthe violins, violas, and cellos.

These spirited variations from a Russian folk tale will delight students with their dance-like quality. The variations of the melody move and flow and are played byáthe violins, violas, and cellos.

A lush, contemporary string setting reflecting the essence of Mark Williams' band arrangement of this lovely folk song. Done as a tribute to the well-known composer following his death, the smooth flo...

A lush, contemporary string setting reflecting the essence of Mark Williams' band arrangement of this lovely folk song. Done as a tribute to the well-known composer following his death, the smooth flo...

Want your students to fall in love with music? Then this is the piece for you! These two gems of folk dance music have been artfully arranged for intermediate string orchestra. Have a hot violinist in...

Want your students to fall in love with music? Then this is the piece for you! These two gems of folk dance music have been artfully arranged for intermediate string orchestra. Have a hot violinist in...

Transport your audience halfway around the world with this poignant, powerful and playful arrangement of traditional Chinese folk melodies. Starting with a plaintive viola solo, then moving through a...

Transport your audience halfway around the world with this poignant, powerful and playful arrangement of traditional Chinese folk melodies. Starting with a plaintive viola solo, then moving through a...

A famous, majestic, mid-tempo fiddle tune sure to please any audience! Easy and accessible, this Texas waltz features beautiful Americana harmonies. In D Major, all instruments stay in first position....

A famous, majestic, mid-tempo fiddle tune sure to please any audience! Easy and accessible, this Texas waltz features beautiful Americana harmonies. In D Major, all instruments stay in first position....

Join the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the annual string teachers' workshop in Birch Bay, Washington with this two-movement commemoration. The piece develops musical style and provides a grea...

Join the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the annual string teachers' workshop in Birch Bay, Washington with this two-movement commemoration. The piece develops musical style and provides a grea...

Legato bowing, dotted rhythms and ties are explored in a delightful arrangement of this popular old folk melody. Bow direction needs to be uniform in the upper strings and the 1st violin and cello ent...