A selection of folk ballads from England Ireland Scotland and Wales.A ballad is the blending of words the beauty of melody tone rhythm and expression. They reflect the history of a people their legends religion love and work. British ballads are renouned for their verse melodic construction and for the enormous range of expression.1 The Lass of Richmond Hill is a poem by Leonard McNa…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Danny Boy (the melody of which is also known as Londonderry Air), is often assumed to be an old, traditional tune, however its structure and meter do not fit any of the known Irish folksong forms. As for the words most commonly associated with it for the last hundred years or so, they were written by an English lawyer who apparently never set foot in Ireland! Still…

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 melody use of repetition and the use of both English and Swahili. A perfect beginning a cappella work for young singers and developing choirs. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer …

Mannin Veen (Dear Mona) is a traditional Manx melody arranged for SATB chorus by Vaughan Williams. It includes a Piano reduction for rehearsal purposes. Lyrics are provided in both English andManx.Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was an English composer editor and collector of folk music. He studied at the RCM under Stanford and Parry and formed a lifelong friendship with Holst with whom he…

This Puerto Rican folk song has been arranged as a lively partner song using an original melody and both English and Spanish text. Combined with the festive piano accompaniment and shakers for all to play this spirited choral isa multicultural gem and a sound teaching tool for part singing.

Par FARKAS FERENC. “I wrote this Christmas cantata from Köröshegy at the request of the Council of the Komitat Somogy. When I visited the still unrenovated little church at Köröshegy about ten years ago I had no idea that this beautiful Gothic building would one day be the scene of the world première of one of my works. - The cantata is founded on four pillars: four organ soli which could be descr…

(Pohtsyeluitsye Mehniya Nyezhna)-To be sung in Russian or English “Kiss Me Softly” is imitative of folk songs of Russia or Eastern Europe. The work describes the separation between lovers family or friends whether by time distance or death. A haunting melody flows atop a lamenting accompaniment that may be played by either piano or harp. Add optional flute and cello for a special to…

Variations on an Old Folk Song-Commissioned by the Schott publishing house the present variations on the song Greensleeves were written in 2000 by Genzmer who seized on the suggestion to write a cycle of variations on this Old English melody which had often served as a theme for variations in music history as for example in the famous anonymous cycle 'Greensleeves to a ground' (around 1700). Gen…

Par FARKAS FERENC. “I wrote this Christmas cantata from Köröshegy at the request of the Council of the Komitat Somogy. When I visited the still unrenovated little church at Köröshegy about ten years ago I had no idea that this beautiful Gothic building would one day be the scene of the world première of one of my works. - The cantata is founded on four pillars: four organ soli which could be descr…

Composed by John Rutter (1945-). Mixed Voices. The Cambridge Singers Hymn Series. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 4.5'. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193416444).

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). 21st Century. Complete piano/choral score. Duration 11 minutes, 45 seconds. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8255).

By Robert Applebaum. For SATB Choir. (Mixed Voices). Sacred Service. Choral. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing.

By I. Reed Payne, German Folk Tune And Traditional English Carol. Arranged by Bonnie H. Egbert. Text: Bessie Saunders Spencer, Aaron R. Jackman and Traditional English carol. For SSATB Choir. Christmas. Duration 4:30. Published by Jackman Music Corporation.
Level: Medium.

Composed by Thomas Keesecker. Triduum/Three Days, 21st Century, Commitment/Discipleship, Folk Song. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-3062).

Composed by Jeanne Cotter. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #9325. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9325).

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Choir Secular. For Opt. String Orchestra (SATB choir). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk; Secular. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Evelyn Larter. For SATB choir, flute and piano. General, Lent, Sacred. Sacred Anthem. Published by Laurel Press. (10/3406LA)

SATB choir, piano

SKU: LO.15-3989H

Composed by Douglas E. Wagner. Choral. Concert, General. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3989H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.15-3989H).

ISBN 9780787778491.

Rustic and stoic, arrangement of the English folk song and poem…

SATB choir, organ, opt. percussion, assembly - Intermediate

SKU: AU.9781506495316

Composed by Mark Sedio. Advent, All Saints, Easter. St. Olaf Choral Library. Christian. Score and parts. Augsburg Fortress #9781506495316. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9781506495316). <…

Choral (SATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.48025205

Jesous Ahatonhia–SATB a Cappella. Composed by Jean de Bré and beuf. Arranged by Matthew Whittall. BH Secular Choral. Canadian, Classical. Octavo. 4 pages. Fennica Gehrman #M550113565. Published by Fennica Gehrman (HL…

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-356-5

Composed by Matthew (sov) Whittall. Score. Fennica Gehrman #55011-356-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-356-5).

ISBN 9790550113565.

Huron Carol ('Twas the Moon of Wintertime) is perhaps the oldest Canadian song. It was writt…

SATB choir, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, guitar, C instrument - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-9135

Composed by Paul Tate. OT 14 A, Sacred Heart of Jesus A. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #9135. Published by GIA Publicatio…

SATB choir, divisi, baritone voice solo, piano reduction - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8109

Arranged by Stanley T. Thurston. Lent 1 A, Lent 1 B, Lent 1 C, Ordinary Time 14 B. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8109. Published by GIA…

SATB choir, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8478

Arranged by Peter van den Honert. Easter 3 A. Choral. Tune Name: Captain Kidd. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8478. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8478).

UPC: 785147847809. English. Text So…

SATB choir and Piano - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-3094

Composed by Karen Marrolli. Lent, Confirmation, 21st Century, Commitment/Discipleship, Devotion. Instrument parts. Duration 2 minutes, 15 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-3094. Published by MorningStar Musi…

SATB choir

SKU: LP.OR-2354

By Ken Bible. Arranged by Bruce Greer. Anthems. Communion Series. Traditional and Sacred. Score and parts. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company (LP.OR-2354).

UPC: 765762114609.

Beautiful addition to your communion repertoire. Tender …

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.47519

Composed by Jay Althouse. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-47519. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47519).

UPC: 038081542126. English.

A hushed…

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.48864

Composed by David Lantz. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48864. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48864).

UPC: 038081561882. English.

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