Folk & Folklore for Children's Choir

This is a well-known and popular Scottish song, and the tune is probably older than the lyrics. This simple lullaby tells the story of Dream Angus, one of the earliest of the Celtic deities, and one o...

Commissioned by the St. Louis Children's Choir in honor of its 30th Anniversary, 'Rad Halaila' is based on two well-known Hebrew texts with original music and the traditional 'Hava Nagila.' The clarin...

Commissioned by the Phoenix Boys Choir, this expressive setting offers a unique perspective on the favorite Mexican folksong.

Johannes Brahms delighted in the beauty of the folk songs of his homeland; he added artful accompaniments to them and arranged many for choirs.

This fresh arrangement of the popular American folk hymn gives a written part for the accompaniment, but also allows your pianist to improvise.

This is a jazz medley of three traditional Kentucky folk songs: Old Dan Tucker, Billy Boy and Turkey in the Straw.

This arrangement is a jazz treatment of the traditional Shaker folk melody “Simple Gifts.” After a traditional statement of the original tune, this setting presents the melody as a jazz sa...

Ma Navu is known internationally as an Israeli folk dance. The melody's graceful flowing line is especially elegant in this setting for upper voices in four parts.

This Scottish folk song, dating back to over 300 years ago, is a popular children's song about a man whose clothes are made of food.  Rhythmically interesting and great fun to sing!

This collection of choral music brings together settings of Latvian folk songs and poetry by Ešenvalds, Sējāns and others. Scored for SSAA and ranging from beginner to intermediate difficulty, this vo...

A stellar setting of the South African folk song for developing singers with logical part-writing, stylistic rhythms, and an energized accompaniment!The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative additi...

Here's a heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic piano figure supports graceful vocal lines and occasional harmonic crunches in this warm closer or...

From the height of the folk music revival of the 1960s, this hit single by the Serendipity Singers was a favorite of audiences young and old! With lyrics based on the English nursery rhyme and an irre...

From the height of the folk music revival of the 1960s, this hit single by the Serendipity Singers was a favorite of audiences young and old! With lyrics based on the English nursery rhyme and an irre...

Two folksongs from different origins are expertly paired in this setting that is ideal for younger or less experienced choirs. Gospel harmonies and an underlying rhythmic groove add contemporary flair...

Two folksongs from different origins are expertly paired in this setting that is ideal for younger or less experienced choirs. Gospel harmonies and an underlying rhythmic groove add contemporary flair...

This old American dance song features fun lyrics, delightful vocal interplay, a hoedown accompaniment and a few stomps and claps to add energy. Easily learned and a showstopper in performance! Discove...

This old American dance song features fun lyrics, delightful vocal interplay, a hoedown accompaniment and a few stomps and claps to add energy. Easily learned and a showstopper in performance! Discove...

Keep your younger choirs 100% on task with this arrangement of the popular Jamaican work song! Easily learned voice parts and flexible accompaniment for piano and classroom percussion add education an...

Keep your younger choirs 100% on task with this arrangement of the popular Jamaican work song! Easily learned voice parts and flexible accompaniment for piano and classroom percussion add education an...

A Japanese haiku from the 19th century shapes the atmosphere of this graceful setting with gentle call and response vocal lines and an expressive accompaniment for piano or optional bass, percussion a...

A Japanese haiku from the 19th century shapes the atmosphere of this graceful setting with gentle call and response vocal lines and an expressive accompaniment for piano or optional bass, percussion a...

Discovery Level 2 Audiences and singers will thrill to this famous Russian folk favorite in an accessible setting for younger and developing choirs. Exciting tempo changes and dynamic contrasts will b...

Discovery Level 2 Audiences and singers will thrill to this famous Russian folk favorite in an accessible setting for younger and developing choirs. Exciting tempo changes and dynamic contrasts will b...

Discovery Level 2 The folk melodies and modal harmonies of this traditional favorite dance as they echo back one to another. A clever and well-crafted arrangement for young singers! Discovery level 2....