Polly's Little Fiddle: Unison/2-Part Choral Octavo

$1.60 USD

Polly's Little Fiddle: Unison/2-Part Choral Octavo

Name: Polly's Little Fiddle: Unison/2-Part Choral Octavo
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SVM05048
Price: 1.60 USD
Availability: InStock

Two American Folk Songs ("The Arkansas Traveler" and "Polly Wolly Doodle") / arr. Earlene Rentz

Level: Moderate

Item: 00-SVM05048

$1.60

Shipped

One moment…

This clever combination of two American folk tunes, "Arkansas Traveler" and "Polly Wolly Doodle," will make a truly delightful addition to any concert. Audiences and singers alike will have fun with this one!

Polly's Little Fiddle: Unison/2-Part Choral Octavo isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.

Request This Title

Tell us you want it.

Start Your Free Trial

Explore everything that's ready to play right now.

No sample pages found.

No sample videos found.

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

UPC: 654979090953

SKU: 00-SVM05048

More about this title

About the Arranger: Earlene Rentz

Earlene Rentz is a choral composer and arranger based in North Carolina with deep roots in music education across all levels. She spent seven years teaching choral music in public schools, working with elementary through high school singers, then moved into higher education where she taught choral music pedagogy for twelve years. Her experience conducting All-State Choirs in Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, and Alabama has shaped her understanding of what works on the concert stage.

Rentz has published more than 700 choral works across 17 different publishers, establishing herself as a prolific voice in accessible choral literature. Her arrangements reflect her classroom background: they're written for real singers at real skill levels, with an ear for repertoire that engages both performers and audiences.

Show moreShow less

Why we love this

Rentz takes two beloved American fiddle tunes and weaves them together with genuine wit and charm. The arrangement sits perfectly at Grade 3, giving your singers the melodic satisfaction of recognizable folk material without technical barriers, while the clever pairing keeps the piece from feeling predictable. Your singers and audience will both feel the fun the moment the first notes land.

What to expect

The piece captures the spirit of American barn dance and frontier celebration, complete with the infectious rhythms and straightforward melodies that made these tunes endure. There's a lightness and infectious humor woven throughout, inviting singers to smile at the clever combination while delivering music that feels both authentic and celebratory.

Who it's for

This octavo works beautifully for middle school and upper elementary choirs seeking repertoire that balances musical substance with pure enjoyment. It's equally at home in a concert setting where you want your singers' energy and personality to shine, or as a lighter moment in a more formal program that needs a breath of fresh air.

How to get the most out of it

Bring out the rhythmic snap of the folk idiom by keeping the tempo steady and bouncy; these tunes thrive on forward motion rather than rubato.
Emphasize the clear articulation of consonants when the choir moves into the 2-part sections to maintain textural definition between the vocal lines.
If using a recorded accompaniment, run several rehearsals with it to lock the ensemble's confidence before the first performance; familiarity will free singers to enjoy the text and character.

How to use it

Schedule this in the second half of your concert where the audience is warmed up and ready for something spirited and fun. It pairs particularly well with other folk or Americana repertoire, or use it as a contrast piece to balance something more serious or introspective on the same program.