Folk & Folklore for Children's Choir

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!

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...

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...

Here are more flexible folksongs to introduce young singers to beginning part-singing and experience a variety of world cultures. The reproducible singer songsheets feature each folksong and its partn...

Bring energy, joy, and a timeless message of peace to the stage with the world-famous African American spiritual "Down By The Riverside". Published by the renowned Hal Leonard, this uplifting arrangem...

Learn to read & sing a wealth of folksong history from the creative writing of Emily Crocker. Kick up your heels with singing and dancing games, a play party, hoedown, counting out rhyme, spirituals,...

Enjoy this accessible setting of the well-known Scottish folk song that features contrasts between a more lyrical, lilting section and a sturdy drone accompaniment. With flute.

Enjoy this accessible setting of the well-known Scottish folk song that features contrasts between a more lyrical, lilting section and a sturdy drone accompaniment. With flute.

Now available for young singers in a 2-Part treble voicing, this treasured folk hymn comes alive in this vibrant gospel setting by Rollo Dilworth. An excellent concert opener!

Now available for young singers in a 2-Part treble voicing, this treasured folk hymn comes alive in this vibrant gospel setting by Rollo Dilworth. An excellent concert opener!

This childhood favorite makes an exciting, super fast vocal jazz showcase for younger choirs. Inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, the vocal lines are easy, making it a great vehicle for developing jazz infle...

This childhood favorite makes an exciting, super fast vocal jazz showcase for younger choirs. Inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, the vocal lines are easy, making it a great vehicle for developing jazz infle...

Derived from an early American folk tune and game, this charming song laments the girl who has nothing to wear! With built in humor, a nonsense refrain and a playful approach to the arrangement, your...

Derived from an early American folk tune and game, this charming song laments the girl who has nothing to wear! With built in humor, a nonsense refrain and a playful approach to the arrangement, your...

A follow up to the popular Red River Dances and Appalachian Dances, this folk setting from the Ozark Mountains is a colorful and creative showcase for young choirs! From the opening ballad, it moves i...

A follow up to the popular Red River Dances and Appalachian Dances, this folk setting from the Ozark Mountains is a colorful and creative showcase for young choirs! From the opening ballad, it moves i...

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...