Folk Songs for Solo Singers 1 High Voice | Piano Gallery Idaho Falls
Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 1 (High Voice) from Alfred Music is a collection of 11 favorite folk songs arranged for solo voice and piano. Edited by Jay Althouse, it’s built for recitals, concerts, and contests, with songs chosen for adjudications across the country. Find it at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls or order online.
Product Overview
This volume gathers beloved folk melodies from Irish, English, Welsh, Catalan, and American traditions, including “Danny Boy,” “Greensleeves,” “Scarborough Fair,” and “Amazing Grace.” Each song is set for high voice with a full piano accompaniment.
Arrangements come from Alfred Music’s leading choral and vocal writers, including Philip Kern, Jay Althouse, Don Besig, Ruth Elaine Schram, and Carl Strommen. Their settings honor each melody’s character while giving singers expressive, performance-ready material.
The 64-page book is also available in MakeMusic Cloud, which lets students practice with interactive accompaniment.
Ideal For
- Voice teachers looking for contest-approved solo literature for high-voice students
- Students preparing for solo and ensemble contests, adjudications, and festivals
- Sopranos and tenors building a recital repertoire of classic folk songs
- Church and community singers who want accessible, audience-friendly solo pieces
- Choir directors assigning solo vocal music for student recitals and concerts
Key Features
Contest-Ready Selections
Songs are chosen for contests and adjudications nationwide, so teachers can assign repertoire with confidence.
Arrangements by Leading Vocal Writers
Settings by Philip Kern, Jay Althouse, Don Besig, Ruth Elaine Schram, and Carl Strommen balance musical interest with singability.
High Voice Keys
Each arrangement is pitched for high voice, suiting sopranos and tenors.
Full Piano Accompaniments
Complete piano parts support the singer and make the book ready for recital and contest performance.
MakeMusic Cloud Compatible
This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud for interactive practice at home.
Songs Included
- Amazing Grace
- Danny Boy
- ‘Liza Jane
- Greensleeves
- Farewell, Lad (Adéu, Donzellet)
- To the Sky
- Scarborough Fair
- She’s Like the Swallow
- Angels Through the Night (All Through the Night/All Night, All Day)
- Homeward Bound
- ‘Cross the Wide Missouri
BP K1.1
