Intermediate Folk, Folklore Sheet Music

Depicting some of the composer's favorite legends of the Middle East, Arabian Dreams is written in several sections. Beginning with imagery suggesting a fiery sunrise, the piece is soft and reflective...

This four-movement suite is based on French folk songs and was specifically written for groups that may not be ready for St. Paul's Suite or Capriol Suite, but still want to be able to dig into a subs...

This four-movement suite is based on French folk songs and was specifically written for groups that may not be ready for St. Paul's Suite or Capriol Suite, but still want to be able to dig into a subs...

This up-tempo arrangement of the traditional "Ukrainian Bell Carol" adds new excitement to an audience favorite! In E minor, both the key and the range work well for young string players. This sparkli...

Bob Krogstad's skilled writing for strings is unmatched in its creativity and effectiveness. This sensitive setting of the beloved American folk tune is filled with Bob's artistic melodic treatment, h...

The powerful and sensitive song from the popular Celtic Woman stage show is effectively arranged for strings by Jim Kazik. The flexible format also allows the arrangement to accompany a vocal or instr...

Here's a montage of original themes from composer Larry Moore, inspired by the rich Celtic-Irish tradition. This well-paced movement with its 3/4 lilt will give your student players an ideal performan...

Bring the energy and power of Eastern Eurpoean folk music to your next concert program while teaching your students about minor modes and 16th notes. Tambourine part included.

Arranger James Curnow has combined two traditional English folk dance tunes (Sword Dance and Morris Handkerchief Dance) into an ensemble piece that follows the honored style and tradition of early 20t...

The tuneful strains of English folk music are heard throughout this creative new work for strings. One of Holst's most revered symphonic works, Suite in Eb for Military Band, has been transformed into...

A traditional Israeli folk song with text from the Torah, Hashivenu means Cause Us to Return, and is scored sensitively for strings in this stirring rendition by John Leavitt. Here's a chance to give...

The best known piece of the young composer George Butterworth is a pastoral setting based on two English folk song melodies (The Banks of Green Willow and Green Bushes), and is similar to the composit...

An American classic fiddle tune and standard repertoire in the world of bluegrass, Cold Frosty Morning is transformed into an energy-filled showpiece for strings with this clever setting by Larry Moor...

Composed shortly after his iconic New World Symphony, Dvorak's String Quartet No. 12 (American) reflects the composer's fondness for America, during his tenure in New York and vacation in Iowa. Featur...

The recent resurgence of interest in traditional sea chanteys has brought many musical gems back into the spotlight, including this rousing melody from New Zealand. With enough technical challenges to...

This beloved Appalachian carol by the Dean of American Balladeers is simply exquisite in the skillful hands of arranger Bob Krogstad. Here's a chance to put a fresh, breathtaking and memorable moment...

This powerful original contains driving rhythms and soaring melodic lines in the Bohemian folk style. An aggressive style of playing with a gritty, Bartok-like quality should be encouraged. Accurate i...

This exhilarating theme uses strums, tremolos, and pizzicato to imitate the sounds of guitar and mandolin that are synonymous with gypsy music. Tempos range from slow at the start to very fast at the...

We welcome Albert Wang to our Kendor team of writers with this fantastic grade 3+ arrangement of Xiyi Ge. A lyrical violin/cello duet provides stylistic contrast in this otherwise brisk, lively piece,...

This exhilarating theme uses strums, tremolos, and pizzicato to imitate the sounds of guitar and mandolin that are synonymous with gypsy music. Tempos range from slow at the start to very fast at the...

This piece is the confluence of J.S. Bach and South America. A lively, Brazilian-influenced tune in C minor uses a chord progression, suggested by Bach, in jazz form. Confluence begins with a passiona...