Folk Sheet Music

The composition is an homage to the tango, an Argentine dance of Cuban origin, born between 1880 and 1920 as a hybrid of various folk dances. Initially rejected by the upper classes, it became popular...

Six variations on the folk song Oi della Valcamonica: from tango and waltz to South American rhythms and romantic moods. Recognized at the Bertiolo International Competition 2022.

Addio, mia bella, addio' (Farewell, my darling, farewell) is the more popular name for one of the most famous songs of the Italian Renaissance period: 'L'Addio del Volontario' (The Volunteer's Farewel...

In 2005 this piece won the '1o Concorso Internazionale di Composizione per Banda su Villotte Friulane' (1st international band composition competition for Villotte Friulane), held in Udine. 'Fruili's...

The First Suite in E-flat (Opus 28 No. 1 for Military Band), written in 1909 and first performed in 1920, is structured in three distinct movements in which a simple melody, reminiscent of an English...

Mit dem Marsch Jenseits des Ural will Komponist Michael Schiegg die Weite und Vielseitigkeit der russischen Landschaft beschreiben. Auf einen fanfarenartigen Eingang folgt eine flotte Melodie, die in...

The Romanian Folk Dances by Béla Bartók were composed for piano in 1915. Two years later he transcribed it for chamber orchestra. The piece consists of seven folk dances from Transylvania, which is no...

The Romanian Folk Dances by Béla Bartók were composed for piano in 1915. Two years later he transcribed it for chamber orchestra. The piece consists of seven folk dances from Transylvania, which is no...

Loch Lomond' is a famous place in Scotland for many reasons, but one of them certainly has to do with a song, a poignant hymn of loss and sorrow known throughout the world. This song seems to have mea...

Here's a great arrangement of a lively folk song from the 'outback' by one of Australia's leading composer-arrangers. Right down to the hand clapping and foot stomping, your band and audiences will lo...

Here's a lively excursion into the sounds and rhythms of bluegrass music. Cleverly conceived and skillfully written for younger bands, it's sure to be a big favorite.

Here's a bold Spanish-flavored composition which features your trumpet soloist. Both an easy and more difficult version of the solo part are included. Powerfully scored for maximum sound, it's perfect...

Featuring the same well-known folk song used by John Barnes Chance's in his Variations on a Korean Folk Song, here's a delightful piece that introduces some fascinating new sounds and textures to youn...

Here's a medley of two interesting and very popular folk songs from the Soviet Union. Bring the spirit of Glastnost right into your band room with this delightful programming choice.

Three Gaelic folk songs in a outstanding and easily learned arrangement. An excellent program piece.

An Irish Legend uses the traditional Irish folk song The Minstrel Boy as the melodic material in this piece. The inspirational and emotional lyrics portray the loss of several friends in the 1798 rebe...

An Irish Legend uses the traditional Irish folk song The Minstrel Boy as the melodic material in this piece. The inspirational and emotional lyrics portray the loss of several friends in the 1798 rebe...

The origin of Pat a Pan dates back to 1720s France. The lyrics were originally Burgundian and reflected a shepherds account of the nativity. The simple instruments available to tenders of the flock su...

The origin of Pat a Pan dates back to 1720s France. The lyrics were originally Burgundian and reflected a shepherds account of the nativity. The simple instruments available to tenders of the flock su...