Planxty Kellyis a tribute to a young woman whose all too brief life touched family, friends, teachers and fellow musicians in countless and memorable ways. A fiddle, flute, whistle or an ensemble of these instruments in unison may be used to accompany.

Composer: Lori-Anne Dolloff

Based on the Scottish folk song that describes the River Afton, this arrangement provides a charming and romantic work for a cappella treble voices. "Afton Water" is the first of four movements from Kesselman's Scottish Folk Song Suite.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

This energetic work combines an Irish folk melody and two Celtic mazurkas with original text, a lament for the exodus of young people from the small communities of Nova Scotia. With piano, and opt. Irish band. (4:15)

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

While this song has become one of the most familiar in our culture, oft used for ushering in the new year, it remains a heartfelt air, extolling enduring friendship and waxing nostalgic over the passage of time. With Piano (or Harp). (4:30)

Composer: Lee Kesselman

Often translated as times gone by or days long ago, this is a song of friendship and goodwill. Although it is most often sung on New Year's Eve, it is equally appropriate at times of farewell such as graduations

Arranger: Mark Sirett

Often translated as times gone by or days long ago, this is a song of friendship and goodwill. Although it is most often sung on New Year's Eve, it is equally appropriate at times of farewell such as graduations

Arranger: Mark Sirett

The text for this work is comprised of several traditional May Day carols and sonnets from a variety of sources ranging from the medieval era to the 17th century. Musically, the work embraces many different styles, but is largely a tribute to the folk traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany. It is scored for SATB chorus, Children's or Women's Choir, and Piano. Duration: ca. 15 mins.

Composer: Mark Sirett

This traditional Irish tune, sometimes known as The Sick Young Lover, dates back to the mid 1800s. You will captivate audiences with this beautiful setting for male voices and piano

Arranger: Mark Sirett

Colcannon, made from various combinations of cabbage, kale, onions, scallions and potatoes mashed with butter and milk, is one of Ireland's most famous traditional dishes. Although this piece at first seems like a tribute to food, it's really a tribute to memory, and to times gone. The verses take us from the home, to the school, to courting on a country lane, with the narrator a little older in every verse, and a little more aware oCanadaf the magic of the moment.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

This gentle and expressive arrangement works equally well highlighting a solo or small ensemble.

Arranger: Brian Finley

This traditional nineteenth-century Irish-Canadian lumberjack song is a lively jig and perfect for the young men of your choir. It is energetic and rhythmic with moderate ranges at both the upper and lower extremes. Great for recruiting! Duration: ca. 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Composer: Mark Sirett

This traditional nineteenth-century Irish-Canadian lumberjack song is a lively jig and perfect for the young men of your choir. It is energetic and rhythmic with moderate ranges at both the upper and lower extremes. Great for recruiting! Duration: ca. 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Arranger: Mark Sirett | Composer: Mark Sirett

This is a well-known and popular Scottish song, and the tune is probably older than the lyrics. This simple lullaby tells the story of Dream Angus, one of the earliest of the Celtic deities, and one of the most beloved. For unison treble voices and piano, this piece has a wonderful story-telling feel to it. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Arranger: Mandy Miller

Fare Ye Weel tells the story of a jilted young lassie who has no intention of wallowing in self-pity; she instead plans to find a new love who will marry her in the morning. This piece for three-part treble chorus and piano should be sung with a lively, carefree approach. Duration: ca. 2:05.

Arranger: John Floyd Campbell

This haunting melody comes from County Donegal, Ireland. Like so much of the literature and music of the country, it is imbued with images of natural beauty and figures from the magical world of the fairies. with Piano (or optional Woodwind Quintet)

Arranger: Wayland Rogers

A colorful and lively Scottish ballad telling the tale of Lady Ann, gone to Edinburgh to save her man Geordie from wrongful execution. Each of the four vocal parts has its chance to sing!

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

A traditional Scottish lullaby, this setting flows with the harmony that makes the music of this region so appealing. Singers will bask in the richness of tone needed to create the beautiful vocal lines that Mr. Kesselman has written.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

This is one of the most famous of all Scottish song - a song of friendship, of love, and of parting.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

Sydney Carter saw Christ as the incarnation of a piper dancing and calling us and leading us to faith. This sprightly arrangement for treble voices is full of dancing joy. An excellent selection for young singers!

Arranger: Sue Furlong

This is a gentle lullaby in traditional Gaelic style. The modal harmony undulates between the tonic and the flatted seventh. The obbligato instrumental part may be played on flute, oboe or uillean pipes. The tune is also found in Irish sources as a fiddle tune with the title Rocking the Cradle.

Arranger: Lori-Anne Dolloff

Known as Dublin's unofficial anthem, this Irish tune is bright and energetic and captures the warm and generous spirit of the Irish people. Like so many Irish folk songs, this tells an endearing story, one that will capture the imagination of your singers.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

Here is the unofficial anthem of Dublin City. Already available for SA voices (48023731), this new arrangement for SATB choir and piano is a worthy addition to the Folk and Celtic traditions. With excellent program notes included, your singers will be able to capture the spirit of this folk song through Lee's challenging arrangement.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

With words by Robert Burns, the melody used in this setting is an entirely new one, but one which is somewhat reminiscent of an old Scottish air. With Violin and Piano.

Composer: Donna Gartman Schultz

Commissioned by the Peabody Children's Chorus, this classic Scottish folksong is given a lovely treatment for 3-part treble voices. The lilting vocal lines and corresponding piano accompaniment support one another perfectly and create a refreshing new setting of a classic. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Arranger: John Floyd Campbell

Daniel Brewbaker's Irish Cantata is based on poems that express a search for ancient origins, for our most primal earthly and heavenly progenitors. All three movements are available here in one octavo.

Composer: Daniel Brewbaker

With Bagpipes or optional C or Bb instrument. Bagpipe part available separately: 48001606.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

This work for mixed choir is a sweeping panoramic of Scottish landscape and folklore. With bagpipes or solo C instrument.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

This collection of songs is based on the ancient story of The Dancing Master. The four sections include: Sío (Peace), Fáilte (Welcome), Don't Let the Flame, Bitter Is the Heart. For 2-Part voices, violin, tin whistle and piano. Duration:ca. 25 minutes.

Composer: Sue Furlong

Incredible legends surround the life of St. Brigid, and it is difficult to identify truth from fable. However, it is no surprise that the prayer long considered to be her table grace expresses a passion for those most needful of divine sustenance, forgiveness, and joy.

Composer: Ryan Kelly

This anonymous Irish text is set to the beautiful Scottish melody Loch Lomond. With a piano part depicting the flowing river, passages featuring men's and then women's voices, and a middle a cappella section, this is a concert setting worthy of the best choirs. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Mark Sirett

This anonymous Irish text is set to the beautiful Scottish melody Loch Lomond. With a piano part depicting the flowing river, passages featuring men's and then women's voices, and a middle a cappella section, this is a concert setting worthy of the best choirs. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Mark Sirett

This is a traditional Irish lullaby/dandling song collected in County Waterford, Ireland in the late 1930s. In it, there are two versions of the same tune; one is a fast, rhythmic version with captures the pulsating, vibrant rhythmic energy of Irish dance music; the other is a slow rendition which is distinguished by ornamental variation and free tempo.

Arranger: Rosaleen Malloy

A hauntingly beautiful setting of a Scottish poem, Six Bells captures an air of mystery that will enchant audiences and singers alike. Various small solo opportunities make this an ideal piece for budding vocalists to showcase themselves while not taking on anything too overwhelming. For three-part treble voices, a single bell, and piano. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Composer: Thomas Bell

The Isle of Skye, off the northwest coast of Scotland, was home to Flora MacDonald, made famous by aiding the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie following his defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. The Skye Boat Song is not only a narrative. It is also a tribute to the Romantic history of Scotland and one of its great heroines and a nostalgic reminder of the greatness of the Scottish way of life and its traditions.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

This lovely Welsh lullaby is sensitively set with a range of feeling, moving from a haunted mood into sublime gentleness. Both Welsh and English texts are given; with piano.

Arranger: Nigel E. Jones

Arranger: Mark Sirett

Arranger: Mark Sirett

It's a dance piece! Let the rhythm and accents hold sway as the piano rolics and the singers tease, tempt, cajole and invite the Bonnie Lassie!

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

The text of this beautiful Irish ballad tells the tragic love story of a young girl who goes to the Curragh to find news of her handsome love, a young man destined to perish with his compatriots in battle. Duration: 3:30.

Arranger: Mark Sirett

The text of this beautiful Irish ballad tells the tragic love story of a young girl who goes to the Curragh to find news of her handsome love, a young man destined to perish with his compatriots in battle. Duration: 3:30.

Arranger: Mark Sirett

The Green Shores of Fogo bears marks of Irish provenance, although its musical origins were lost before Kenneth Peacock collected the song from Mrs. John Fogarty in 1952. The tune, which Peacock considered one of the most beautiful modal melodies he had ever heard, has attracted more than one set of lyrics, and is also known in Newfoundland as "The Blooming Bright Star of Belle Isle."

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

In this song, the singer longs to wander to the heather glen, but fears that there he may be lured away. Scored for 2-Part treble and piano or Woodwind Quintet. Woodwind Quintet parts available separately: 48001629.

Arranger: Wayland Rogers

This song of departure is believed to predate the more familiar Scottish folk song, Auld Lang Syne. (2:40)

Arranger: Mark Sirett

A playful nonsense story-song full of whimsy, hilarity, and exaggeration! Singable in unison, two or three parts, this work provides young singers with the opportunity for musical exploration, all in a spirit of fun. With piano.

Arranger: Nick Page

Excerpted from a larger work, this work represents the beautiful imagery of nature with a Celtic flavor. With Uilleann Pipes and String Orchestra (Piano Reduction). (5:00)

Composer: Daniel Brewbaker

This traditional favorite from Scotland evokes memories of blooming love amidst the wild mountain thyme. This arrangement is especially suited for choirs with changing voices. With Piano.

Arranger: Mark Sirett