Transient Glory Series-Boatmen’s Song was inspired by a folk song from northern China which was used by the boatmen as they towed their boats along the river. As this means of propulsion is now consigned to history only the musicremains; however the hand-clapping and nonsense words still reflect the unending turmoil and unrest of the river. Bright Sheng is a contemporary Chinese composer who settled and studied in America following theCultural Revolution. He is known for writing down traditional Chinese tunes and folk songs in a western style. Boatmen’s Song was commissioned by The Yong People’s Chorus of New York and scored for aprofessional children’s choir or a women’s chorus with Harp and Percussion.

A choral work in four parts by Aulis Sallinen for unaccompanied upper voices. The text has been paraphrased from the Finnish by Michael Hurd and is based on a Finnish folk song and a poem written by the composers two sons.

For Children's and Female Voices. Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition (Z. 15009), this volume includes Bartók's complete works for children's and female voices. The lyrics in this Urtext edition are in the original languages, but literal English translations are provided in the appendix, which also includes English versions of those of the 27 Two- and Three-Part Choruses that were authorized by the composer.The edition is complete with an informative preface (in Hungarian, English, and German) and detailed Editorial Comments (in Hungarian and English). The Comments give an overview of the textual, folk-music, and compositional sources, and provide detailed information on the performance practice of Bartók's choral works. The edition has been printed on high-quality and environmentally-friendly paper.This volume is also available cloth-bound, along with the volumes for male voices and for mixed voices, in slipcase (Z. 20076). Separate editions of each work included in this volume are also available.

Ralph Williams Vaughan's Folk Songs Of The Four Seasons is a Cantata for women's chorus with orchestra or strings and piano.

Jameson Marvin Choral Series-This arrangement of the popular English Folk Song originally known as 'Sovay Sovay' tells the story of a young woman who takes matters into her own hands in order to find out if the man she loves truly loves her. Thecharacter is strong especially for the 19th century and the music is just as strong and bold. Women will love telling this story and singing this bold and beautiful folk song. Duration: 3:30

Aunu Aunu Balti Kajas-The second selection from a set of Five Latvian Folk Songs this song tells of a young woman picking the whitest of garden roses for a wreath. Its rhythmic 2/4 is playful with off-the-beat accents strewn in and the melody line weaving through the four-part women's arrangement. Featured in the 2001 National ACDA concert this makes a fine festival or competition selection. Moderately difficult. Available: SSAA a cappella.

An Irish folk song from Irish Country Songs Vol. I collected by Herbert Hughes arranged by Gwyn Arch for female choir with piano accompaniment for rehearsal only. Text by Padraic Colum adapted from an old ballad.

Michael Neaum's arrangement of this traditional English folk song is for SSAA voices with optional Piano accompaniment.

Here is the perfect arrangement for women's choirs looking for a very playful challenge. Accompanied by hand claps this Spanish folk song culminates in a whirling ending! Sung in Spanish with the English translation included in the music. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Brazilian Folksong-O Sapo is an energetic arrangement of a traditional Brazilian Folk Song for SSSAA Chorus with optional percussion.

This Filipino or Visayan folk song is about joy and love. George Hernandez conductor of the Saringhimig Singers from San Francisco has captured the native flavor in this rousing arrangement. Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural series high school and college choirs will love it. Also available in SATB divisi P1286. Medium difficulty.

Now available in an SSSA voicing this multicultural piece in the Ron Kean series utilizes sounds from African folk songs. With a myriad of percussion instruments the rhythm is set. A joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection.