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Sea Shanties for Elementary Band

Bring maritime folk songs to the band room with this collection of sea shanties and sailing tunes for elementary band. Pieces such as ‘Blow the Man Down,’ ‘Haul Away Joe,’ and ‘Leaving of Liverpool’ can add a lively nautical theme to a concert or classroom program.

Haul Away Joe - Full Band

Haul Away Joe - Full Band

Presented in a wonderfully orchestrated work for your band, this traditional chantey makes a creative number for your next concert.  This tune is well recognized.  Easy to play.   Your...
Rio Grande - Full Band

Rio Grande - Full Band

Although not as widely known as some, this cheerful offering remains a mainstay in our collection of historical sea tunes written exclusively for elementary band.  Everyone who has tried this...
Leaving of Liverpool - Full Band

Leaving of Liverpool - Full Band

A spirited, toe tapping song that brings visions of tall ships and brave sailors leaving England for exotic South Seas destinations.  A wonderfully enchanting tune for any concert, any season.Good...
Greenland Fishery - Full Band

Greenland Fishery - Full Band

The brave men who went to sea in search of whales used songs such as this to set a work pace and to lift their spirits during their perilous journeys....
Bound For South Australia - Full Band

Bound For South Australia - Full Band

Sailing ships, salt spray, the open sea ahead and the wind at your back - this lively tune brings these things to mind.  Well written and fun to play, this...
Blow the Wind Westerly - Full Band

Blow the Wind Westerly - Full Band

A stirring song that is sure to be a favorite performance piece for years to come.  This truly captures the majesty of the sea and the courage of those early...
Blow the Man Down - Full Band

Blow the Man Down - Full Band

Who isn't familiar with this old favorite?  Entertaining work that is wonderful when paired with some of our other seafaring songs for a nautically themed concert.  Also excellent stand alone...
Blow Ye Winds, Heigh Ho - Full Band

Blow Ye Winds, Heigh Ho - Full Band

Bouncy sea chantey that will make a wonderful addition to any concert performance.  Your students will enjoy learning this as much as the audience will enjoy hearing it.  This tune...