The Wellerman is a Sea Shanty folk song from New Zealand. It gained popularity in 2021 due to a video on TikTok. Your mixed choir will enjoy this creative arrangement by Michael Ware. It is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

TTBB also available.

This traditional New Zealand ballad has a catchy melody and driving rhythmwith passages of counterpoint and homophony. This approachable version of the songwill be a great addition to every high school or community choir learning andperformance. Recently, the song has been popular on TikTok as a ?sea shanty?. #seashanty#shanty #ballad #ShantyTok. Of all the strangeness that has already transpired in 2021, the mostpleasant and least expected has been the explosion of sea shanties on TikTok.

Sing the famous Wellerman sea-shanty and traditional work song from New Zeland in this arrangement for equal voices (SATB)

Chords included for rehearsal and accompanying instruments, and percussion encouraged!

This arrangement maintains the energy of the original, spreading the melody between each part and building contrasting verses to the end.

An excellent addition to any choral programme for SATB school choirs, community choirs, chamber choirs or folk groups.

Lyric sheet included for inclusivity and memorisation.

Professional guide tracks for online rehearsals currently in production (contact for information to purchase privately).


Arranged by Laurel Neighbour
Contact: laurelneighbour@gmail.com
www.laurelneighbour.com