Arranged by additional music, by Greg Gilpin, and with English words. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00- 48433. Published by Alfred Music

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.1220754

Composed by John Stobbs and Traditional English Folk Melody. Arranged by Philip Lawson. Choral. Concert, English, Festival, Folk. Octavo. Duration 215 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1220754).

UPC: 196288142492. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

This setting of the traditional folk song from the British Isles has a gentle rocking feel and expresses the longing for one's absent love.

Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. Traditional Scottish Folk Song, Alt. Ruth Elaine Schram. Octavo. Duration 2 minutes, 28 seconds. BriLee Music #BL954. Published by BriLee Music (CF.BL954).

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.35031921

Composed by George L.O. Strid and Mary Donnelly. Shawnee Press. Concert. Octavo. Duration 165 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35031921).

ISBN 9781540013248. UPC: 888680718800. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches. Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid.

Donnelly and Strid have arranged the traditional Chinese folk song, “Mo Li Hua,” into a delightful display of trebled voiced beauty accompanied by a gentle piano with optional soprano recorder and various Orff instruments and percussion. A wonderful multi-cultural selection for any time of year and offers both Chinese and English language.

Two Folksongs of Love and Loss. Composed by American Folk Song Irish Folk Song. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Fold. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 1 minute, 40 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9646. Published by Carl Fischer Music

Choral SSA Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9627

Leatherwing Bat. Composed by English Folk Song. Arranged by Vicki Tucker Courtney. Fold. Performance Score. 12 pages. Duration 1 minute, 59 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9627. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9627).

ISBN 9781491156995. UPC: 680160915552. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: Eb minor. English, English. English Folk Song.

A fantastic piece to teach vowels, diction, rhythms, and pitch precision, this English folk song, titled Leatherwing Bat, is fun to sing and impressive to perform. The nonsense syllables represent birds and bats chatting to one another in a rhythmic, witty fashion that your students will love to sing. Also available for Three-Part Mixed Voices (CM9595), Two-Part Treble Voices (BL1102), and SATB Voices (BL1153).
Leatherwing Bat is the original name of this traditional folk song. Folklore has always thought of the animals with human characteristics, including the power of speech. Even Mark Twain once commented that there was no question about the ability of animals to talk to each other. The question was whether or not very many people could understand them. This folk song is about the bat and birds chatting to each other about love. Phonetic pronunciation suggestion: Hahee-dih-dahoo, dee-dih-dul-uhm-dehee Heh-lee-lee, lih-lahee-lih-loh.
Lea therwing Bat is the original name of this traditional folk song. Folklore has always thought of the animals with human characteristics, including the power of speech. Even Mark Twain once commented that there was no question about the ability of animals to talk to each other. The question was whether or not very many people could understand them.This folk song is about the bat and birds chatting to each other about love.Phonetic pronunciation suggestion:Hahee-dih-daho o, dee-dih-dul-uhm-deheeHeh- lee-lee, lih-lahee-lih-loh.

Choir Secular (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.48871

Arranged by Andrew Parr. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Chanukah; Folk; Jewish Heritage; Sacred; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48871. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48871).

UPC: 038081561950. English. Traditional Hebrew Folk Song.

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 appropriate range and tessitura for developing voices, especially the guys. Four short lines comprise an entirely Hebrew text that celebrates the miracle of Hanukkah and the spinning dreidel (a pronunciation guide is included). S'vivon sov, sov, sov means Dreidel turn, turn, turn. Excitement abounds throughout, especially when a surprise slower section accelerates back to the first lively tempo, and then even faster for the final phrase.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Secular (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.46933

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-46933. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46933).

UPC: 038081535821. English. Traditional American Folk Song.

This extraordinary arrangement of the traditional American folk song belongs in every choral library! An urgent round and around vocal motive serves as a rhythmic engine throughout the entire piece as the modal melody gets playfully tossed from voice to voice in a variety of styles, but always with class, creativity, and good humor.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Secular (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.49648

Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-49648. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49648).

UPC: 038081567358. English. Ruth Morris Gray.

How fun! A unique setting of words adapted from a familiar English folk song. Handclaps, leg taps, and brushing palms decorate each voice part from the first statement of their independent line to the final layered recap. A departure from the traditional tune and tempo, Ruth's jaunty melody and andante interpretation creates a feeling of motion in triple meter.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Secular (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.49649

Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-49649. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49649).

UPC: 038081567365. English. Ruth Morris Gray.

How fun! A unique setting of words adapted from a familiar English folk song. Handclaps, leg taps, and brushing palms decorate each voice part from the first statement of their independent line to the final layered recap. A departure from the traditional tune and tempo, Ruth's jaunty melody and andante interpretation creates a feeling of motion in triple meter.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Secular (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.48806

Arranged by Ruth Morris Gray. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural; Secular; Traditional; World. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48806. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48806).

UPC: 038081561301. English. Traditional Haitian Folk Song.

Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for king (wa) plus the king's name (Ngolo) became Wangolo. It's an authentic folk song recalling the peace and prosperity the Angolan people enjoyed before colonization. This rhythmic rendition, which may be performed without piano if desired, includes optional body percussion, suggested parts for djembe and other instruments, optional solos in the call and response section, plus a final descant that tops off the triadic parallel harmonies. Check out the free online ChoreoTrax video for some creative riser choreography.

Choir Secular (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.48807

Arranged by Ruth Morris Gray. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural; Secular; Traditional; World. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48807. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48807).

UPC: 038081561318. English. Traditional Haitian Folk Song.

Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for king (wa) plus the king's name (Ngolo) became Wangolo. It's an authentic folk song recalling the peace and prosperity the Angolan people enjoyed before colonization. This rhythmic rendition, which may be performed without piano if desired, includes optional body percussion, suggested parts for djembe and other instruments, optional solos in the call and response section, plus a final descant that tops off the triadic parallel harmonies. Check out the free online ChoreoTrax video for some creative riser choreography.

Choir Secular with Opt. String Bass and Snare Drum (Men's Choir)

SKU: AP.43599

Composed by Jay Althouse. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-43599. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43599).

UPC: 038081491394. English. Jay Althouse; music by Jay Althouse.

Words inspired by and borrowed from traditional American folk songs are set to sprightly new music, resulting in a hand-clappin', knee-slappin', highly rhythmic original. Add the optional string bass and snare drum to bring out the folk dance feel. A good time in all voicings!

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Arranged by Andy Beck. Hebrew Folk Song. For Choir. (3-Part / SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk Song; Jewish Heritage; Multicultural. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral (SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.346450

Composed by Traditional English. Arranged by Philip Lawson. Choral. Children'S Choir, Concert, English, Festival, Folk, Young Choir, Youth Choir. Octavo. Duration 150 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.346450).

ISBN 9781540094131. UPC: 840126924398. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Now available for SAB. Here is the traditional English North Country folksong in a delightful setting that will enhance the programs of choirs from children to adult.

Arranged by John Lewers. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Lawson-Gould. Folk; Multicultural; Secular. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Choral (SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.8754706

Arranged by John Purifoy. Choral. Americana, Appalachian, Concert, English, Folk. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8754706).

UPC: 884088651176. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This traditional Appalachian folksong has a haunting, modal tonality and a weaving tapestry of accompaniment for a pleasing and accessible concert feature from high school through adult community choirs. Excellent for a program based around American folk music! Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTB. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Choral (TTB Choir)

SKU: HL.8754707

Arranged by John Purifoy. Choral. Americana, Appalachian, Concert, English, Folk. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8754707).

UPC: 884088651183. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This traditional Appalachian folksong has a haunting, modal tonality and a weaving tapestry of accompaniment for a pleasing and accessible concert feature from high school through adult community choirs. Excellent for a program based around American folk music! Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTB. Duration: ca. 3:20.

By Patrick M. Liebergen (Arranger). For SAB Choir. Choral, Piano Trax, Folk Songs, Graduation, Hanukkah, Multi-Cultural. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

Arranged by Keith Christopher. Choral Octavo. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.41611).

Choir Secular Percussion (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.51094

Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular; World. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-51094. Published by Alfred Music (AP.51094).

UPC: 038081581316. English. Traditional Welcome Song.

This lively welcome song traditionally accompanies the West African fanga dance. Built on the familiar tune (plus some new material and a few English words), this general music class favorite is fully developed as a choral arrangement. Scattered handclaps, syncopated rhythms, and bright harmonies make this well-crafted setting a joy to perform! A modulating breakdown section in the middle offers the opportunity to incorporate the dance. Downloadable percussion parts are available online.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Secular (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed)

SKU: AP.48889

Arranged by Jack Zaino. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Novelty; Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-48889. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48889).

UPC: 038081562131. English. Traditional Sea Ballad.

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 adventure (probably from England or Scotland) tells the story of a ship's captain who spots a mermaid in the distance. Since mermaids were thought to bring bad luck, the whole crew panics! A chorus of sailors, a captain, the chef, and a parrot take turns expressing their woe---often in a comedic way. Singers will quickly be hooked, so directors can sink into the educational merits to uncover many hidden treasures. View the arranger's intro video for even more history and teaching ideas.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.