Folk Noten

What a fantastic and dynamic change of pace for any concert! A Maori (New Zealand) proverb is presented both in chant and in song with great multicultural rhythms and fun-to-sing echoes. Featured on S...

This authentic Zulu folk song is a perfect fit for mixed and treble choirs in three parts. The multicultural groove of rhythmic choral parts is routinely punctuated by brief solos and joyful handclaps...

A reflective opening sets the stage for this lively Klezmer-style setting in three. Fun-to-sing Yiddish lyrics celebrate the balalaika (a musical instrument from Russia), and new English words honor t...

This little charmer tells an enchanting story using a combination of English and Spanish lyrics. Lightly syncopated vocal and piano parts create a mariachi feel, and optional percussion ostinati add t...

This rhythmic call and response song from East Africa is so much fun to sing! The traditional harmonies are easy to find, with just a touch of optional divisi toward the end. A joyful song of praise.

This innovative arrangement presents the well-known American folk song with a jazzy twist. Unexpected, but highly creative, it's something truly different for concert or jazz groups.

Simply stunning. A gently flowing accompaniment beautifully complements the transparent choral texture, and an extended coda provides the perfect close to this Appalachian-inspired arrangement. Unlike...

This tasteful Native American-inspired piece celebrates the beauty of a rainbow. As the seven colors are revealed, use movement scarves or ribbon wands for added effect (instructions included in the p...

Winter words are a perfect fit for this popular Ukrainian folk tune, as we sing about bundling up, sledding over hills and valleys, and dashing through snow-covered trees. The introduction and a brief...

Kids will love performing with shakers in hand during this island-flavored Calypso song, arranged especially for developing 2-part singers. A terrific way to shake things up and bring the house down!

This fun feature for 2- and 3-part choirs includes Swahili and English lyrics, rhythmic chanting, accented body percussion, and many call and response phrases. Layered African instruments energize the...

This playful arrangement of a Nicaraguan folk song encapsulates a broader message of diversity and inclusion across the world - because 'all the nations like bananas!' Just a little Spanish, but a lot...

Sung ostinatos join one by one in the opening of this rhythmic arrangement of the authentic Ghanaian folk song. Unison lines, block triads, and a reset of the dynamics in the choral bridge are a blast...

This haunting Scottish folk song tells the story of a long-forgotten rebellion against the British with a beautiful text by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's both touching and dramatic, as unison passages...

Feature a student or adult fiddle player on this rousing arrangement of four favorite folk tunes from the heart of America. Ranges in the 3-part mixed edition are spot on for developing voices, and cu...

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by '90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and s...

This energetic arrangement of the traditional Spanish folk song is infused with the characteristic dance rhythms of Andalusia. Easy-to-learn phrases in the original language roll off the tongue and al...

That marvelous moment when two previously sung melodies first fit together is an important milestone for developing groups. And there's nothing like a well-crafted partner song arrangement to take you...

An optional clarinet adds a festive flourish to this traditional Hebrew folk song arranged expressly for 3-part mixed singers. This specifically targeted voicing pays close attention to the most appro...

A great fit for choirs of any age or ability! Harry Belafonte sang this joyful West Indies song on his 1956 album Calypso. Dr. Robinson's arrangement has just the right amount of repetition versus dev...

Clamoring to join the sea song craze? Here's an exceptionally well prepared traditional sea ballad that is equal parts authentic and enjoyable. Dating back to the mid 1700s, this rollicking nautical a...