Partitions de Folk et Folklore à télécharger (PDF)

Black as the midnight, and white as the snow; gold as the sunshine, my cat of calico.' A bouncy and buoyant melody is supported by a folk-song-style piano accompaniment and some easy-to-sing harmonic...

This charming Swiss folk song evokes the sound of yodelers hiking the Alps. The arrangement makes splendid use of a multitude of choral textures, generously passing the melody between all voices in th...

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...

All aboard for a bouncy rendition of the authentic American train song, a song that has been recorded by many folk artists through the generations. The largely pentatonic tune truly chugs along and in...

A stellar setting of the South African folk song for developing singers with logical part-writing, stylistic rhythms, and an energized accompaniment!The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative additi...

All aboard! Don't miss this action-packed, 2.5-minute medley of American folk favorites. Kid-friendly voice parts, a bouncy accompaniment, and an irresistible train ride theme create the ultimate jour...

Cet original d'inspiration celtique est un témoignage exceptionnel de la musique, outil puissant d'expression humaine. Les paroles convaincantes proviennent de la perspective unique de la chanson elle...

The text of this multicultural feature is a waka (an ancient Japanese poetic form) written by 12th-century ruler Emperor Sutoku. Ruth Morris Gray's original music highlights the poem's depth and explo...

Lively percussion and rhythmic choral phrases reflect the urgency of a parent seeking healing herbs for a sick child. Sung entirely in Creole, this song is well-known across Haiti and beyond. The arra...

Gerakina (yeh-rah-kee-nah) is one of the most popular folk songs in Greece and the inspiration for an annual festival of the same name. Developing singers will enjoy the dance-like lilt and the fun "d...

Translation: "I am one with the great spirit." Equally suited for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass choirs, this flexible arrangement opens with a Native American flute, the sounds of flowing water, and tu...

This Japanese folk song is sung during the annual Star Festival, when trees are decorated with wishes written on colorful strips of paper. Greg's partner song arrangement pairs the traditional pentato...

Here's a traditional lullaby text set to original music in partner song style. At the heart of the piece, the flowing melody is paired with a descant-like counterline, creating lovely harmony. The sup...

This favorite folk song about the cherry blossom, Japan's national flower, begins in Japanese and then repeats in English. Sally's haunting modal arrangement pays careful attention to voice leading an...

This Malaysian folk song comes from the tradition of dikir barat, an improvisatory musical duel. Jerry Lim's fast-paced arrangement develops the pentatonic theme in a variety of ways, including sung i...

The traditional Welsh lullaby "Suo Gân" is paired with an original text and melody to create a gentle and soothing partner song. With vocal ranges spanning only an octave and a supportive piano part,...

This vibrant Swahili chorus is spot-on for developing groups. Joyful rhythmic patterns, tuneful triads, and a five-word text make this fun-filled arrangement easy to assemble and quick to memorize. In...

Avec seulement un mot de texte Muscogee, cet arrangement unique de la chanson traditionnelle Creek est facile à apprendre et à assembler. Chacun chante une paire de mélodies pentatoniques de 8 mesures...

Funny and fun! This novelty arrangement of the well-known folk song waits until the very end to break the news about Aunt Rhody's beloved old gray goose. Along the way, singers humorously lament with...

Julie Knowles' SSA setting of this Old Irish air has become a classic. Now you can also perform this expressive arrangement with your mixed and 2-part choirs. Lush, harmonic choral writing--Julie at h...

Commissioned by the Phoenix Boys Choir, this expressive setting offers a unique perspective on the favorite Mexican folksong.

Ai Hai Yo is a Chinese folk song used as a blessing towards a bountiful harvest and a good year. Composer Tyler Arcari write's "Folk songs speak to the "common" man. Hardships, and hope abound when we...

Another wonderful addition to the multicultural pieces by Michael Scott, this piece is from South Africa. The easy two-part arrangement is accessible to choirs of any age, and the additional native pe...