Folk & Folklore for Children's Choir

This traditional Appalachian folk song has its roots as a song of lament about lost love, but over time, the lyrics have become light and flirtatious. The humorous quality rings throughout with a boun...

The High Barbary' is a sea chantey sung in Britain and America. It tells of a ship that encounters pirates off the Barbary coast. The song, set in 6/8 meter, dances with energy as it brings to life th...

The High Barbary' is a sea chantey sung in Britain and America. It tells of a ship that encounters pirates off the Barbary coast. The song, set in 6/8 meter, dances with energy as it brings to life th...

Here is a delightful song pairing that will delight every audience and be an excellent concert/festival selection for younger choirs! The folksong comes from Argentina and is sung throughout Mexico, S...

Here is a delightful song pairing that will delight every audience and be an excellent concert/festival selection for younger choirs! The folksong comes from Argentina and is sung throughout Mexico, S...

Children love to play the pinata game at Christmas, birthdays and other special occasions. This Mexican folksong is combined with a countermelody for a showcase that is easy and fun at Christmas or an...

Children love to play the pinata game at Christmas, birthdays and other special occasions. This Mexican folksong is combined with a countermelody for a showcase that is easy and fun at Christmas or an...

Kol Han'shamah: Choir Volume I offers instantly usable and familiar material in easy-to-learn two-part (with an occasional optional three-part) choral arrangements. These expertly-arranged contemporar...

There is a vast body of Hungarian folk music, rich both melodically and rhythmically. Here, composer Andrew Parr provides an English translation and sets the tune for unison voices. Try the piece with...

This Appalachian folk song tells a work-like story, and the composition chugs along with handclaps and a rolling piano accompaniment. Easily learned, this is a great continuation of your folk-singing...

This Appalachian folk song tells a work-like story, and the composition chugs along with handclaps and a rolling piano accompaniment. Easily learned, this is a great continuation of your folk-singing...

An original melody paired with the Scottish folk song, “The Water Is Wide,” creates a gently flowing choral for 2-part voices with optional flute. The original words speak of sailing to places unknown...

An original melody paired with the Scottish folk song, "The Water Is Wide," creates a gently flowing choral for 2-part voices with optional flute. The original words speak of sailing to places unknown...

“J'ai vu le loup” is a French folk song that dates to the medieval era. Many versions of the song exist, but they all feature animals imitating humans by dancing, laughing, and singing. This arrangeme...

J'ai vu le loup is a French folk song that dates to the medieval era. Many versions of the song exist, but they all feature animals imitating humans by dancing, laughing, and singing. This arrangement...

Inspiring words accompany this familiar Irish folk song above a flowing piano accompaniment that adds sparkle throughout. A beautiful selection for young voices as a closer or encore! On the road we t...

Inspiring words accompany this familiar Irish folk song above a flowing piano accompaniment that adds sparkle throughout. A beautiful selection for young voices as a closer or encore! On the road we t...

This well-known Japanese folk song found world appeal when performed at the closing ceremony of the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. The first verse features an English text that is not a translation b...

This well-known Japanese folk song found world appeal when performed at the closing ceremony of the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. The first verse features an English text that is not a translation b...

This traditional Irish Folk Song is an enjoyable tale of courtship. Set in a lively 6/8 tempo, the music expresses the cheerful optimism of a budding relationship. The Gaelic text is easy to learn and...

The beautiful, haunting melody in this piece comes from a traditional Irish tune. Its slow and lyrical tempo give choirs a chance to develop breath control when singing long phrases. The wintry lyrics...

The beautiful, haunting melody in this piece comes from a traditional Irish tune. Its slow and lyrical tempo give choirs a chance to develop breath control when singing long phrases. The wintry lyrics...

Written in 1919, this song is a much-loved and treasured reflection of the natural beauty of Japan. The peaceful arrangement incorporates lovely unison and simple harmonies, enhancing the beauty of th...

Written in 1919, this song is a much-loved and treasured reflection of the natural beauty of Japan. The peaceful arrangement incorporates lovely unison and simple harmonies, enhancing the beauty of th...

Using easy and repeated phrases in French, German, Spanish and English, this lively and tuneful work is crafted with good voice leading and comfortable ranges. Dividing into optional added harmony pro...