The Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choirs is an enjoyable collection of diverse tunes that have descended from the folksongs across the British Isles. A variety of arrangements are included, both old and new, of well-loved tunes as well as some lesser-known pieces. All 34 tunes are arranged for SATB Chorus with Piano accompaniment, making this a brilliant way to enhance your choir's repertoire.This Book Of British Folksongs offers a grand selection of favourite folk tunes arranged by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Paul Mealor and George Dyson. Tunes like A-Hunting We Will Go, Auld Lang Syne, Bonny At Morn, Come Lasses And Lads and Scarborough Fair suggest the sheer diversity on offer here. From sad tunes to happy songs, the arrangements here are at once beautiful and touching, coming truly to life when sung by a Mixed-Voice Choir. These thirty four folk songs will enrich a performance programme, whether as one part or the entirety. Choirs of all types and abilities will be able to discover their favourite arrangements, either the most beautiful, the funniest, or the most enjoyable to sing. With the country experiencing a revival in singing traditional folksongs, this collection is a great way to experience the unabashed joy that performing these British tunes can bring. With a great number of favourite tunes as well as some lesser-known songs, this collection includes songs like There Were Three Ravens, Yarmouth Town, My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose, Dance To Your Daddy and The Rio Grande, as well as an extensive and fascinating introduction by Jeremy Summerly.The wonderful thing about singing folksongs is they are like a window into our country's history. They are occasionally funny, often dramatic, but always enjoyable to sing, and their diversity reflects the different people, landscapes and cultural history of the British Isles. These folk tunes can be traced back through British history, evolving through the oral tradition, continually changing lyrics and melody, being amended and sculpted according to the people who sung them. These timeless tunes have been recorded in this innovative Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choir, however, the joy of these songs is you can put your own spin on them, adapting them to how you want them sung and continuing their legacy. This wonderful collection is a fantastic addition to any choir's performance repertoire, and is sure to lead to success for the choir and audience for many years to come. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Paperback-for SATB unaccompanied A lively and folk-like setting of a traditional Jewish song. These three folksongs are colourful original settings well within the grasp of most amateur choirs.

A ethereal and atmospheric choral work by David Hill rich in the drones and modal harmonies that characterise traditional folk music and reflect choral music's heritage in the plainchant. Using the full range of the SATB chorus the piece creates a series of overlapping fluid harmonies through long held notes that combine to create a stirring modal tonality.

With likely origins in the southern China provinces, the soothing pentatonic melody of this traditional folk song is reminiscent of the simple beauty of a white jasmine blossom. This lovely choral setting, layered with independent voice lines, is effective with the shimmering piano accompaniment or the optional string orchestra parts. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

These imaginative arrangements for SATB choir by Daryl Runswick group five of the best-loved American folksongs. They are both fun to sing and to listen to guaranteed to enliven a choral programme at any point in the year. Ideal for choirs looking for fresh arrangements of traditional pieces.

Wisconsin Folksong-The traditional Wisconsin folk tune The Pinery Boy arranged by Pierre LaPlante for SATB choir a cappella.

Andrea Ramsey Choral Series. This classic Yeats' poem is set to music that is rooted in a simple melody and meter and, when performed with a traditional ?folk song? simplicity will resonant with singers and listeners. All voice parts and the piano are given moments of individual importance. This beautiful poem asks your singers to reflect on how they would like to live today and be remembered. Powerful.

This setting of the traditional folk song has the sustained phrases long open vowels and contemporary accompaniment that make it an excellent educational tool. Available: SATB 3-Part Mixed.

A dazzling Christmas show piece! A strong gospel-rock treatment of this traditional folk song. Available: SATB.

Not for the faint of heart! This challenging jazz setting of the traditional folk hymn offers substantial challenges and myriad rewards with its colorful harmonies and surprising shifts in tonality. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:45.

German Folk Songs-From our Choral Tradition Series four of Brahms' folk songs in German and English: Summer Farewell The Messenger and The Carpenter

Full Score-With each of the four movements depicting a particular season the listener is escorted through the changing landscapes and atmospheres of rural Lincolnshire U.K. - the composer’s native county. The work interweaves original textand melodies with traditional folk song sung by the semi-chorus.

The soaring beauty of traditional folk music and Gaelic-inspired original songs permeates this collection with fresh sounds and expressive words. From lilting dance-like songs of praise to noble hymn tunes that encourage and motivate this gathering of sacred songs provides a great variety of styles tempos and usages. Decorated with optional acoustic instruments and driven by well-crafted piano parts these anthems are designed to work for choirs of any size. Catch the wave of enthusiasm for this ancient musical culture and bring a refreshing spirit of worship into your ministry! Songs include: Celtic Praise Song: In the Valley Flows a River: The Master Has Come: A CelticHosanna: Come to the Upper Room: Here is Love: Celtic Alleluia: Not I But Christ: A Celtic Blessing.

String Bass Guitarone-Riqui Riqui Riqurran is a lively and exciting Venezuelan folk song which has been beautifully arranged for four-part (SATB) chorus by Gregg Smith. This version can be sung a cappella or with a string bass (or guitarone) accompaniment which is notated in the score. The piano accompaniment part however is scored for rehearsal purposes only. This is an enjoyable song to perform and will bring a South-American flavour to your repertoire.The English words have been provided by Alicia Smith.

Now available for SATB voices from high school through adult! Three traditional folksongs are artfully combined in this setting opening with cascading vocal lines moving into a tender ballad and closing with a spirited hoedown.Songs include: Bye 'n' Bye Coffee Grows on White Oak Trees Fire on the Mountain. Available separately: SATB 2-Part/3-Part. Duration: ca. 3:00.