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Choral Arrangements from Appalachia
| Traditional Appalachian folksongs arranged for harmony voices. |
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Dwight Bigler : Three Appalachian Songs These classic early American folk songs Cluck Old Hen, Poor Wayfarin' Starnger, and Sourwood Mountain are beautifully set for band and chorus in this appealing concert suite. Arranged with various performance options available, these songs may be performed individually as well as together in a suite format. In addition, these can be performed with band alone, chorus and piano alone, or with combined groups. Recorded by the Virginia Tech Choirs and Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dwight Digler - Moss Arts Center, Virginia Tech, March 26, 2017. Songlist: Cluck Old Hen, Poor Wayfarin' Starnger, Sourwood Mountain 
Sheldon Curry : Down to the River to Pray (Collection) If you enjoyed singing Sheldon Curry's arrangement of Down to the River to Pray, you'll absolutely love this collection! Containing five new arrangements (plus the title song) with the same Appalachian gospel flavor, this collection is unbridled fun. Songlist: We Shall Rise, Down To The River To Pray, Precious Memories, Dear Little Stranger, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, O Come, Angel Band, The Unclouded Day
Tim Sharp : Angel Band This work grew out of the co-creator's love for the tunes and texts coming out of the Appalachian Mountains and the shape-note and early Moravian singing tradition. In the words of Tim Sharp, We took the image of bands of angels singing and playing at the Nativity as reported in the second chapter of Luke's gospel, transported that image to Appalachia, and Angel Band is the result. Containing 8 carols (mostly familiar), a processional and recessional, Angel Band is a fusion of ideas ranging from medieval tunes to contemporary bluegrass. |
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A suite of mid-19th century shape-note Christmas carols, newly arranged for a cappella mixed choir. Fresh harmonies and counterpoint enhance the originals' rugged modal quality.
Arranger: Barbara Rogers | Country: Appalachia
This vibrant work is infused with joyful energy! Three American folksongs are combined with original words and music to create a spectacular showcase for school and community groups. The authentic fiddle obbligato adds to the fun! Includes: Cotton Eyed Joe, Cumberland Gap, Goin' Across the Mountain.
Arranger: John Purifoy | Country: Appalachia
A popular early American hymn tune receives a new text celebrating the beauty of creation and a spirit of thanksgiving. An engaging piano groove provides a rustic underpinning to the theme, sounded first in unison and then with two-part choir. The original refrain opens up to an engaging four-part moment that showcases the choir and provides a wonderful shine to this text of praise and worship. Memorable!
Arranger: Joel Raney | Country: Appalachia
Uses: Christ the Good Shepherd, General Scripture: Psalm 23 Here's a joyful change of pace from other more subdued settings of the 23rd Psalm. A free flowing opening moment moves into a rustic dance idiom that brings life and unbounded joy to these hopeful words. Very approachable part-writing keeps this singular offering light and musically pleasing, and the folk consort is filled with colorful sounds to lift this choral song into a one of a kind anthem. Score and Parts (fdl, bjo, mndln, ac gtr, db) available as a digital download.
Arranger: Jon Paige | Country: Appalachia
Written for the 2014 Kentucky ACDA Junior High Girls Honor Choir, this Appalachian nonsense song is a whirling, twirling kaleidoscope of sound. An excellent showcase for treble choirs in middle school and up.
Arranger: Susan Brumfield | Country: Appalachia
Use your community network to find a banjo player and add some Appalachian flavor to your concert with this fresh setting! A fun novelty feature with banjo and percussion, you can supplement it further with guitar, mandolin and bass, or just use piano to imitate the bluegrass sounds. A great showcase for SSA choirs in middle school and up!
Arranger: Tim Sharp | Country: Appalachia
This Appalachian folk melody for mixed voices and piano counterpoints with the plaintive cello obbligato to create a setting of deep expression and moving emotion. Stunning! Available separately: SATB, SAB. Duration: ca. 2:35.
Arranger: John Purifoy | Country: Appalachia
This is the third song in a five song set titled Appalachian Stories. This individual piece, Down In A Coalmine is sturdy and begins hymn like. Each pieces uses a stylish Appalachian fiddle and here the fiddle handles the segue from the opening hymn style to a dance as they tell the story of the workers who travel deep into the coal, deep underneath the ground.
Arranger: David Chase | Country: Appalachia
Featured in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, this Appalachian-flavored spiritual is a unique and heartfelt expression from the soul. Now available for three-part mixed voices, your middle school choirs will shine.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Country: Appalachia
A classic Appalachian folk song as only the King's Singers could perform it! Wonderful harmonies accent the moving lyric. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35
Arranger: Philip Lawson Performed By: King's Singers | Country: Appalachia
A winsome Appalachian folk melody, tastefully arranged for choirs at any level. First in unison, then in rhythmic canon, and finally developing into full choral harmonies, this setting achieves beauty from simplicity.
Arranger: David Waggoner | Country: Appalachia
This Appalachian folk song tells a work-like story, and the composition chugs along with handclaps and a rolling piano accompaniment. Easily learned, this is a great continuation of your folk-singing pedagogy.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Traditional | Country: Appalachia
Here is a wonderful arrangement of the haunting Appalachian song by John Jacob Niles. An excellent selection for concert and festival, it includes an optional flute obbligato.
Arranger: John Purifoy | Composer: John Jacob Niles | Country: Appalachia
The plaintive Appalachian folk tune creates a haunting atmosphere of love and longing. This setting is best for high school women's choirs and up and is ideal for contest and festival performances. Duration: 5:00.
Arranger: Nancy Grundahl | Country: Appalachia
The Appalachian folksong comes to life with great drama here.
Arranger: Christopher S. Delp | Country: Appalachia
This spirited folk song from Southern Appalachia describes a young man's attempt at courting a young lady. Cleverly and skillfully arranged with bits of humor infused throughout. A great selection for men's choruses.
Arranger: Dirk Johnson Performed By: Appalachian MenŐs Ensemble | Country: Appalachia
This rollicking, fun and humorous arrangement of an Appalachian folk song is perfect for young choirs. The added homemade percussion instruments such as found sticks, spoons and washboard, plus a rousing hambone knee slap at the end all combine to make thhe piece more colorful and authentic to the Appalachian region. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Arranger: Nancy Boone Allsbrook/Glenda Goodin | Country: Appalachia
Here is a wonderful Appalachian style folk song written and made popular by Gillian Welch. Optional fiddle and accordion make this stylish and authentic. The violin part is included with the choral score.
Arranger: Emily Crocker | Composer: Gillian Welch | Country: Appalachia
A follow up to the popular Red River Dances and Appalachian Dances, this folk setting from the Ozark Mountains is a colorful and creative showcase for young choirs! From the opening ballad, it moves into rollicking dance tunes that will challenge your singers' diction and are super fun to rehearse and perform! Includes Barbara Allen; Arkansas Traveler; Risseldy, Rosseldy. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: Appalachia
This beautiful folk ballad from 17th century England is haunting and timeless. The lyrics tell the story of an immigrant looking for love in a new and unfamiliar land. Each of the 3 verses varies in perspective with verse 1 sung by a baritone soloist accompanied by soaring choral dissonances. The second verse, set in 4 part canon, paints the text, And writes it by the river where the water o'er flow. In the final verse, the Soprano solo adds an unsettled sense of agony to the text, And when I get weary, I'll sit down and cry. And think of my Saro, Pretty Saro, my bride.
Arranger: Franklin Gallo | Country: Appalachia
This beautiful folk ballad has been preserved in the Appalachian mountains through oral traditions. A Bluegrass fiddle part adds to the authentic style along with transparent harmonies indicative of the style.
Arranger: David Chase | Country: Appalachia
Dr. Timothy Howard from Cal State University Northridge has arranged this enchanting Appalachian folk song for SSA Treble choir. He captures the open-string character sensationally well - there is a Copland-esque quality to the entire setting. Destined to be a favorite for high school and college choirs everywhere.
Arranger: Timothy Howard | Composer: Appalachian Folk Song | Country: Appalachia
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.
Arranger: John Purifoy | Country: Appalachia
This fun arrangement of the traditional folksong follows the adventures of the fox as he goes into town for his next meal. Use the ShowTrax CD for the full Appalachian-flavored instrumental effect! Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.
Arranger: Kirk Aamot | Composer: Vegard Ylvisaaker | Country: Appalachia
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