Folk, Folklore Sheet Music from Kendor Music

With a title that translates to Canoe Children in English, this is a lively medley of three Brazilian children's songs -- Capelinha de Melao (Little Chapel of Melon), A Canoa Virou (The Canoe Tipped O...

Pronounced "Away Tina", a little bit of syncopation goes a long way in this fun arrangement of the South African folk tune for grade 2 strings. Students will play pizzicato, clap and tap, lead and fol...

Featuring simple fiddle-style figures, this winning original in G opens with pyramid entrances by each section and a tutti presentation of the main theme before the canonic portion begins. When the ro...

This popular folk song from the Hebei Province, a unique geographical area surrounding the capital city of Beijing, is a great favorite there because of its memorable melody. In his score notes Mr. Wa...

This beautiful and exciting arrangement features two traditional Irish tunes. It opens with Parting Glass, a lovely air which is traditionally sung as a farewell to good friends at the end of an eveni...

We welcome Janice L. McAllister to the Kendor family of writers with this exciting concert piece from the rich treasury of Hungarian folk music. Contrasting highly energetic and beautifully lyrical pa...

Scored in the key of G throughout, this entertaining medley of three great favorites serves as an excellent introduction to 6/8 rhythms and offers all sections a chance to carry melodic material. Easy...

This medley of great Irish favorites is a worthy selection that offers a nice change of pace from standard concert fare. The first tune is a lively reel, the second an expressive ballad, and the third...

First released in 1963, this theme-and-variations setting of the great Civil War song takes some refreshing liberties with the old favorite. After the tune is played in traditional 6/8 style, a lyrica...

Located in southwest China and home to a number of ethnic minorities, the geographically sprawling Yunnan province contains magnificent mountains and rivers, as well as abundant natural resources. In...

This powerful original contains driving rhythms and soaring melodic lines in the Bohemian folk style. An aggressive style of playing with a gritty, Bartok-like quality should be encouraged. Accurate i...

This exhilarating theme uses strums, tremolos, and pizzicato to imitate the sounds of guitar and mandolin that are synonymous with gypsy music. Tempos range from slow at the start to very fast at the...

The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located in northwestern China and occupies an area equal to one-sixth of China. The wild landscapes are known for their beauty, and the region's cultural divers...

This exciting grade 4 arrangement of Joseph Achron's Hebrew Dance, Op. 35, No. 1, reflects the Jewish elements of his roots. The haunting, sorrowful Song features cello (or viola) and violin soloists,...

Liven things up by taking the great maestro to a folk dance! This fun grade 3 arrangement combines several of Ludwig van Beethoven's most famous works with bluegrass style fiddling that's sure to be e...

This enchanting folk tune has a mysterious quality that is captivating to listen to, learn about, and play. With rich harmonies, interesting textures, and engaging parts for all, it will instantly bec...

Driving grooves and asymmetrical melodic patterns break and turn to spin a festive, celebratory string dance in the Indian style that's all the rage! This piece takes advantage of every possible mediu...

We welcome Julie Lyonn Lieberman to the Kendor family of writers with this arrangement based on Les Trois Rigodons. Where mystery meets the medieval, this Provencal folk tune with an Italian twist has...

We welcome Julie Lyonn Lieberman to the Kendor family of writers with this arrangement based on Les Trois Rigodons. Where mystery meets the medieval, this Provencal folk tune with an Italian twist has...

We welcome Julie Lyonn Lieberman to the Kendor family of writers with this arrangement based on Les Trois Rigadons. Where mystery meets the medieval, this Provencal folk tune with an Italian twist has...

This medley of four hard-driving Celtic jigs will be a great favorite of players and audiences alike. Starting in E minor and moving to A minor, it ends with everyone up high on their instruments for...

This medley of four hard-driving Celtic jigs will be a great favorite of players and audiences alike. Starting in E minor and moving to A minor, it ends with everyone up high on their instruments for...

This medley of four hard-driving Celtic jigs will be a great favorite of players and audiences alike. Starting in E minor and moving to A minor, it ends with everyone up high on their instruments for...

The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which shares its northern border with the Republic of Mongolia and Russia, is China's third largest province. This popular folk song describes dawn and dusk in th...

The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which shares its northern border with the Republic of Mongolia and Russia, is China's third largest province. This popular folk song describes dawn and dusk in th...