Folk Sheet Music for String Orchestra

The soloist 'sizzles,' the orchestra 'supports' and the performance is a first-class musical experience in this adaptation of music from one of the greatest composers of light classical music. Using t...

With form and texture that remain very true to the original, the keys of E minor and D Dorian serve to make this arrangement 'student friendly.' The first violin solo includes 3rd position while the s...

A beautiful arrangement of this Irish folk song as delicate as a rose itself. From the warm solo cello, to the velvety smooth sordino strings, culminating with full cinematic orchestration as the rose...

This medley of three fantastic folk fiddle tunes, set in a totally authentic style, will delight players and audiences. 'Arkansas Traveler,' 'Fire on the Mountain,' and 'Devil's Dream' are featured in...

Full of educational opportunities for every section, this two-movement work has an old-fashioned folk music sound. 'Wisteria Waltz' is lush and legato while 'Fig's Frolic' is patterned after the energ...

What can age yet never grow old, and grip yet always pursue? The very popular Tum Balalaika, a traditional Yiddish riddle song with deep Russian roots, contains the answer: a haunting melody. This arr...

Each student has a chance to play the melody with their 'finger-bones connected to their... hand bones,' in this bone-rattling arrangement of a well-known spiritual. Perfect for Halloween or any time...

This beautiful folk melody will capture the hearts of students and audiences. Originally scored for large orchestra, this string arrangement captures the essential qualities often heard in the English...

This lovely melody has become one of O'Carolan's most popular pieces. In this arrangement the melody is shared by all instruments giving young students the opportunity to play with expression. An opti...

Think snow! With "Sleigh Song (Hungarian Folk Song)", published by Alfred Publishing, you can bring a lively and refreshing winter tune to your next concert program. Based on a delightful traditional...

Beautiful, nostalgic, and lush, this intimate arrangement of a traditional Irish tune is an excellent tool for teaching phrasing and legato playing. A beautiful moment for your concert or contest! (3:...

In Two Celtic Dances, each section plays the delightful melodies found in this fiddle-inspired piece. Though very easy, this setting presents the fiddle tunes 'Mari's Wedding' and 'Finnegan's Wake' in...

Suo Gan is a traditional Welsh lullaby written by an anonymous composer in the early 1800s and arranged by Richard Meyer. The title (pronounced "see-oh-gan" with "gan" rhyming with "can") simply means...

Suo Gan is a traditional Welsh lullaby written by an anonymous composer in the early 1800s and arranged by Richard Meyer. The title (pronounced "see-oh-gan" with "gan" rhyming with "can") simply means...

Suo Gan is a traditional Welsh lullaby written by an anonymous composer in the early 1800s and arranged by Richard Meyer. The title (pronounced "see-oh-gan" with "gan" rhyming with "can") simply means...

A driving, steady tempo combines with optional percussion in this unique and powerful setting of Herr Mannelig, a Swedish folk song about a mountain troll that attempts to win over a human man. Also k...

Explore this unique arrangement by Carrie Lane Gruselle that features music inspired by two different cultures! Two Irish Polkas features Denis Murphy's Polka and Sean Ryan's Polka, offering both the...

Explore this unique arrangement by Carrie Lane Gruselle that features music inspired by two different cultures! Two Irish Polkas features Denis Murphy's Polka and Sean Ryan's Polka, offering both the...

Clare Grundman's treatment of folk song in symphonic settings has become an important part of his musical legacy.?¬Robert Longfield has scored this Grundman favorite for string ensemble, providing a w...

Considered one of Grundman's most popular works for school groups, this montage of traditional American folk songs has been skillfully re-scored for string ensembles by veteran arranger Robert Longfie...

Master arranger Robert Longfield has transformed a Grundman symphonic classic into a superb edition for string ensembles. Includes the folk melodies The Morren (Minstrel Boy), I Know Where I'm Going,...

To coincide with with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, The Blue and the Gray is a fitting musical tribute to America's history. Clare Grundman's memorable folk song medley has been adapted for...

This long-time favorite concert work of Clare Grundman has been skillfully adapted for string orchestra by Robert Longfield. Originally based on vocal selections by Marjory Kennedy-Fraser, the music i...