Oh Shenandoah & Other American Folksongs forms part of the Choral Basics series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs, from world music to pop classics and showtunes.

 

These American folk songs are arranged for soprano, alto and combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. The straightforward piano accompaniment provides good support for the singers. Included are the beautiful title song, an enchanting version of the Shaker hymn Simple gifts and a barn-storming medley of US country dances, Low-down on the Hoe-down! Stetsons at the ready...