Folk Tunes Concert Band Music

This moving hymn has long been a staple in celebrations of life and for comfort in moments of sorrow; this setting is meant as a celebration of the life of a fellow musician and composer. The impassioned

This medley of Persian folk songs uses Clair Fairchild's Twelve Persian Folk Songs as its basis. Fairchild took care to preserve their authenticity by limiting all Western harmony, and as

Originally written in 1913, the recording of this popular Irish ballad was #1 on the music charts of the time. The gentle and lilting melody has survived the test of time and continues to move listeners to

You may recognize this lively and popular Irish reel as it's appeared in many movies and television programs. Spirited and active, every section has fun parts to play in this rip-roaring

This hymn tune has been featured in numerous movies and television shows, most notably in the soundtrack of the film "True Grit". This setting brings us a lush and reverent treatment of this beloved hymn

Layering two songs which speak to the idea of searching for something beyond the current condition, this is an excellent piece for teaching the ensemble to blend so they can hear each other rather than be

A great programming choice featuring three Italian melodies, this carefree piece will transport your audience to the Mediterranean. Opening with the happy Tiritomba, continuing with Santa

A symphonic tour de force, this rhapsody is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Viking-influenced melodies are weaved into a seamless setting that brings out all the rich flavor and history of the

Based on a Newfoundland folk song, we are given an exceptionally beautiful setting that expresses a story of lost love. It begins with a transparent orchestration contrasted nicely with the later entrance

The rigaudon is a French Baroque dance with a lively duple meter. Rhythmically simple, with a few syncopated lines, this less-than-two-minute composition is the perfect introduction to this style. With

Here is a collection of three contrasting movements taken from the orchestral work "Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58" by Anatoly Lyadov. These short pieces have been carefully transcribed for concert band

This hauntingly beautiful composition featuring beautiful original and traditional melodies with lush harmonic construction lets performers experience and learn about expressive playing in minor keys. With

Two Hebrew folk songs, rich in cultural heritage, are delivered in a delightful musical presentation. Shabat, Shalom or Song for the Sabbath opens this colorful setting and is

This Welsh lullaby is a hauntingly beautiful folk song used by many composers because of its pure and simple beauty. This arrangement brings out the lush nature of the melody through various

This traditional Shaker song is presented with modern harmonies, rhythms, and instrumentation. Using ostinato patterns, long legato lines, and interesting percussion parts, this is a great choice for a

Getting to the heart of having to leave one's home to seek a better life, this mid-19th-century Irish song is given an authentic yet unique treatment in a setting for younger bands. Starting with a lilting

This tune is best described as a Jewish Russian folk/love/riddle song. The lush and flowing opening immediately exudes an appealing international flavor, with melodies that ebb and swell with an almost