Folk Sheet Music

Featuring the clarinets in their low register, along with Michael Sweeney's unique harmonic approach and a tasty percussion accompaniment, here is a splendid yet easy setting of this traditional Scott...

With its modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody, this holiday favorite will sound terrific with your beginning players thanks to Michael Sweeney's skilled arrangement.

Imagine the mist rising on a secluded Scottish valley to reveal a festival of song and dance. Here's a marvelous piece in a variety of styles that uses a mix of original themes and folk songs from the...

Beautiful solo and ensemble playing highlights this lovely folk song treatment from Gene Milford. The work features interesting parts for all players and demonstrates a mastery of concert band sonorit...

Pretty in the way only a good folk song can be, Pretty Saro is a work of beauty for younger and older bands alike. Conservative ranges ensure maximum playability and mastery of intonation. The difficu...

Pretty in the way only a good folk song can be, Pretty Saro is a work of beauty for younger and older bands alike. Conservative ranges ensure maximum playability and mastery of intonation. The difficu...

Recorded by the Dropkick Murphys, this Irish jig with a rock and roll edge has become a popular anthem for professional sports teams - not only in Boston, but also in stadiums and arenas across the co...

This may be John Moss' best contribution to young band literature to date. His use of ancient Scottish folk styles, coupled with his unmatched skill for musical drama, has resulted in this fabulous ne...

Here is a wonderfully creative and distinctive multicultural piece that will surely be a standout in any festival or contest program. Using three contrasting melodies, Richard has crafted a work that...

Smash the Windows is a vigorous piece full of energy and motion. The work is based on a traditional Irish jig with the same name. Robert Xavier Rodriguez calls the piece a "toccata moto perpetuo," the...

Featuring some of America's most beloved folk melodies, Michael Sweeney has crafted an emotional and satisfying work for young players. You'll hear recurring strains of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot woven...

Dating from the 1600s, the folk song O Waly, Waly (commonly known as The Water is Wide) forms the basis for this well-crafted rhapsody for band. The lyrical opening section features solos on flute and...

The distinctive music of China and its rich history in the arts give this medley a special appeal to student performers. James Curnow's excellent blend of three traditional folk melodies is ideal as a...

Following in Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance format, here are two contrasting melodies associated with centuries of Irish conflict and turmoil. The haunting ballad The Foggy Dew was composed sh...

The music of Armenia, with its long history of folk songs, has a fascinating uniqueness and distinctive flavor. This appealing setting uses five traditional Armenian melodies in a rhapsodic approach f...

Featuring the heartfelt melody of this traditional Irish folk song, Michael uses lush harmonies, varieties in texture, and carefully paced emotional peaks in this marvelous setting for young players....

Focusing on a variety of playing styles, here is a distinctive multicultural work scored for flexible instrumentation. First is a quasi march treatment of The Bamboo Flute, followed by a chorale setti...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the Emerald Isle with "Celtic Air and Dance," published by Hal Leonard. This popular arrangement captures the charm and vibrant energy of traditional Irish...

Sea shanties have long been a source of tuneful melodies and rollicking rhythms. Johnnie's setting for band features a wide variety of styles and textures, and is a great choice for contest or festiva...

This tender and mournful traditional folk song remains a favorite with ensembles of all levels. Even in the easy flex format scored for four parts, this arrangement provides ample variety in textures,...

A collection of four Ukrainian folk songs including Plyve, Kacha, Oi, Marichko, Oi, u vyshnevomu sadu, and Rozpriahaite, Hloptsi, kni that capture the vibrant and emotive music of the culture perfectl...

A collection of four Ukranian folk songs including Plyve, Kacha, Oi, Marichko, Oi, u vyshnevomu sadu, and Rozpriahaite, Hloptsi, kni that capture the vibrant and emotive music of the culture perfectly...

MusicWorks - Grade 4 First published in 1989, this work from the late Calvin Custer epitomizes his command of orchestration and understanding of musical pacing. The familiar folk melody is stated firs...

Written in a slow-fast form, this repertoire favorite from 1993 opens with a lyric section featuring the flutes and alternating with full ensemble chorale-like passages. All sections of the band get a...