Sheet Music Downloads from Shawnee Press

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...

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...

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...

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...

A Hanukkah classic, this happy and celebratory song is a perfect choice holiday concerts. The accompaniment is written to reflect the spinning of the dreidel with the vocals playing back and forth wit...

From Liberia comes this spirited and humorous traditional folk song. The lyric speaks of a rooster that announces the sunrise of each new day, with kokoleoko imitating cockadoodledoo. Traditionally pe...

Reflecting the style and sound of Japanese folk songs, this simple arrangement gently sets the melody with soft harmonies, quiet dynamics and enhanced chords and progressions. The text tells of the mo...

Appropriate throughout the year, this expressive Israeli folk song incorporates original music and text. It's full of rhythmic momentum, accessible harmony and creative use of round and descant. A won...

Young singers will love this spirited Newfoundland folk song that dances with a sea chanty text. There's energy from start to finish with a moving piano line that supports individual, unison, and part...

This American folk song tells the story of a girl wearing a yellow ribbon around her neck until her far-away love returns to her. The story, told in unison and easy part-singing, will delight your you...

A traditional Irish 'toast' made well-known by 'Celtic Women' concerts is an expressive arrangement with a nod to the warmth of the classic glee club sound. Makes for a quintessential closer to any co...

Crafted to be in the vocal sweet spot for range and tessitura, this nostalgic American folk song is arranged for beginning to intermediate level TB choirs. The work offers opportunities for developing...

This Irish ballad is full of great singing for your multicultural programming. Excellent ranges for developing boy's voices and includes independent, unison and full three-part harmony writing. A live...

The ladies of folk song are presented in this medley for the guys! Susannah, Cindy, Aura Lee, and Liza Jane are woven together to create a fun salute to these familiar tunes with the theme of Good Nig...

The folk tale of John Henry is told in this rhythmic piano and vocal arrangement. Individual part-singing, along with full harmonic sections, brings the text to life and creates a powerhouse number fo...

Young singers will love this spirited Newfoundland folk song that dances with a sea chanty text. There's energy from start to finish with a moving piano line that supports individual, unison, and part...

A standard in the repertoires of folk, Celtic and bluegrass musicians, this popular American folk song is arranged with a bit more syncopation and filled with delightful two-part harmonies perfect for...

From northern England comes this delightful folk song that works well for both mixed and women's choirs. A bright bouncy piano accompaniment, rhythmic vocal lines and humorous text create a lively arr...

Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melo...

Arirang is a very famous Korean folk song. This arrangement creates opportunities for solos, duets, and small groups to sing the canon in different sections of the piece. The piano accompaniment enhan...

With a flowing piano and Celtic-style flute obligato, this tender setting of the Robert Burns poem is a song of quiet power and deep emotion. Based on a Scottish melody, the work is beautifully voiced...

The nonsense syllables tiritomba come from an original Italian text of how to impress someone to make them yours! Your ensembles will have fun with the light rhythms, lyrical melodies, and partner-son...

Melancholy Ballinderry is a beautiful Celtic folk song that tells the sad story of Mary, whose beloved Phelim is lost at sea. A violin part is included with the flowing piano accompaniment, making thi...