Riho Päts

WORKS FOR THE STAGE

Operas

  • Clever-Ants and Old Devil [Kaval-Ants ja Vanapagan]
    children's opera-folk tale in two acts and four pictures
    Act 1
    Picture 1:
    1. Introduction
    2. Mall's Work Song
    3. Herd Coming Home
    4. Ants's Song
    5. Scene with Mall and Ants
    6. Scene with Toomas and Mihkel
    7. Jurymen's Scene
    8. Brawl Scene
    9. Intermedium: "Ants's Dream"

    Picture 2:
    10. In Greenwood
    11. Ants Arrives
    12. Sleepfairies' Call
    13. Sleepfairies' Song
    14. Nightingale's Song
    15. Frogs' Serenade
    16. Ants' Work Song
    17. Wind's Dance with Leaves
    18. Dwarves Song
    19. Dwarves Dance
    20. Bear Dance
    21. Old Nick and Stiletto Beard Arrive
    22. Old Nick's and Stiletto Beard's Silhouette-Pantomime
    23. Ants's Bargaining Song
    24. Old Nick's Representative Song

    Act 2
    Picture 3:
    25. Ants and Old Nick Competing
    26. Deciding by Toss I
    27. Throwing a Club
    28. Deciding by Toss II
    29. Blowing the Horn
    30. Measuring Strength
    31. Singing Competition
    32. Housewife Arrives with Children
    33. Children's Mocking Song
    34. Intermedium: "Mall's Yearning Song"

    Picture 4:
    35. Introduction "Tricks Continue"
    36. Guarding the Garner Door
    37. Mall Arrives
    38. Bringing Old Nick's Money
    39. Begilding the Beard
    40. Old Nick and Housewife
    41. Bee Workers Arrive
    42. Bee Workers Grumble
    43. Scene with Jurymen
    44. Scene with Toomas and Mihkel
    45. Mocking
    46. Scene with Ants and Mall
    47. Final Song

    1962
    soloists, mixed choir, symphony orchestra: 2232, 4221, 1+2, harp, strings
    Libretto: Andres Särev after August Kitzberg's play
    Fp: directed by Kulno Süvalep; February 12, 1962, theatre Vanemuine
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Estonian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, children’s choir Ellerhein, RAM-1, Raimon Alango (bass), Georg Metssalu (tenor), conductor Vallo Järvi (scenes from opera)
    Distributor: Songs from children's opera "Kaval-Ants ja Vanapagan" (published in 1963) is available in EMIC Music Shop
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA

Works for symphony orchestra

  • The Subterraneans I [Maa-alused I]
    symphonic fairy tale suite from children's play „The Subterraneans“
    1. Story Begins (Little Ballade)
    2. In the Winter Forest (In Primaeval Forest)
    3. Snowstorm Daughters' Dance (Dance of the Snowstorm)
    4. Frost Boys' Dance
    5. Evil Spirits' Dance
    6. In the Subterranean Forge (Smorge Piece)

    1936/1973
    19'
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4221, 1+3, piano, harp, strings
    CD „Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Vallo Järvi
    Manuscript
  • The Subterraneans II [Maa-alused II]
    symphonic fairy-tale suite from children’s play „The Subterraneans“
    1. In Celebration Hall
    2. Table Music
    3. A Tale about Lark
    4. Jewel’s Dance
    5. Mercury’s Dance
    6. Commotion Dance (Tempest Polka)
    7. Sleep Story
    8. Waking Piece
    9. On the Pasture
    10. Final Piece (Dance Cariations)

    1936/1973
    symphony orchestra: 2222, 4221, 1+3, harp, strings
    CD „Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Roman Matsov
    Manuscript
  • Village Melodies [Külalood]
    suite
    1939
    symphony orchestra
    CD “Orkestrimuusika. III = Orchestral music. III”, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). State Broadcasting Orchestra, conductor Raimund Kull

Works for wind orchestra

  • Scherzo [Skertso]
    1947/1971
    wind orchestra
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR ENSEMBLE

Duos

  • 20 Violin Duos on Estonian Motifs (20 Pieces for Violin Duo) [20 viiuliduot eesti motiividel (20 pala viiuliduole)]
    1. Intrada (Sheperds' Piece)
    2. Improvisation on Setu Motifs
    3. Playing Piece
    4. Room of the Wind
    5. Bagpipe Juss
    6. Fishermen’s Dance
    7. Coasters' March Song
    8. Little Ballad: Theme and Variations
    9. Wedding Singing
    10. Kasatski
    11. Old Piece
    12. Setu Freshness (Dance)
    13. Sorrow’s Home
    14. Old Waltz
    15. Swirl Game
    16. Scherzino
    17. Humoresque
    18. Runo-Tune
    19. Clapping Dance
    20. Lanky Dance

    1956
    2 violins
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Herbert Laan, Andres Laan (violins) (only Playing Piece, Old Piece, Shpereds' Piece)
    Manuscript
  • Shepherd's Idyll [Karjuse idüll]
    violin, piano
    Manuscript

WORKS FOR SOLO INSTRUMENT

Works for piano

  • Old Hiiu Wedding Dance [Vana Hiiu pulmatants]
    1963
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Sonatina in A minor [Sonatiin a-moll]
    1. Andante con variazioni:
    Variation I. Con gravita
    Variation II. Lugubre
    Variation III. Con vita
    Variation IV. Vigoroso
    Variation V. Gentile
    Variation VI. Con fermezza
    Variation VII. Suffocato
    Variation VIII. Svegliato
    Variation IX. Mobile
    Variation X. Veloce
    Variation XI. Feroce
    Variation XII. Risoluto
    2. Andantino tranquillo
    3. Allegro scherzando. Andante semplice ma espressivo

    1956
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Mickey's Dance [Miki tants]
    author is Leelo Päts (Kõlar)
    1934
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Allegro [Allegro]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Ancient Dance [Muistne tants]
    piano, tambourine, drum
    Manuscript
  • Bear Dance [Karutants]
    based on Estonian dance tune
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Dance Piece [Tantsulugu]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Estonian Waltz [Eesti valss]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Frog Dance [Konnatants]
    based on Estonian dance tune
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Lulling Piece [Suigutamise lugu]
    piano
    Manuscript

VOCAL AND CHORAL MUSIC

Works for mixed choir and orchestra

  • Maiden’s Voice [Neijo hääl]
    rhapsody on Setu motives
    1945
    mixed choir, symphony orchestra
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir and instrument(s)

  • Joke Piece [Naljalaul]
    based on Estonian folk song
    1975
    youth choir, soprano recorder, tenor recorder, percussion, piano
    Manuscript
  • Song of Youth [Noorte laul]
    Restlessness of the Youth
    1966
    youth choir, piano
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • What the Heart Demands [Mida süda meilt nõuab]
    1958
    mixed choir, piano
    Text: Lev Oshanin, translated into Estonian by Hardi Tiidus
    Manuscript
  • Let the Hammers Maul [Las paukuda vasarad]
    mixed choir, (piano)
    Text: Hans Pöögelmann
    Manuscript
  • Slogan [Loosung]
    mixed choir, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tambourine
    Text: Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
    Manuscript

Works for female choir and instrument(s)

  • Sleep Fairy’s Call [Unehaldjate kutse]
    from children’s opera „Clever-Ants and Old Nick“ naiskoor, klaver
    1961
    female choir, piano
    Text: Andres Särev
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008)
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Towards Dear Home [Kodu poole, kulla poole]
    3'
    precentor, children's choir or female choir, soprano recorder, (chime)
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (children's choir)
    Manuscript

Works for male choir and instrument(s)

  • Marupolka (Estonian dance) [Marupolka]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1946
    male choir, reed pipe
    Text: Maimu Tammeraid
    Manuscript

Works for children’s choir and instrument(s)

  • Cuckoo-runes [Käokiri]
    based on Estonian folk song
    1975
    precentor, children's choir, tenor recorder, bass recorder
    Text: folklore
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • March of Pioneers [Pioneeride marss]
    based on Estonian folk song
    1975
    children's choir, soprano recorder, 2 violins, cello, percussion, piano
    Text: Riho Päts
    Manuscript
  • Wheel Song [Tsõõrilaul]
    based on Setu folk song
    1975
    precentor, children's choir, 2 soprano  recorders
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Song of Joy [Rõõmulaul]
    1971/1974
    3'
    precentor, children's choir, 3 recorders (2 sopranos, 1 alto), (xylophone, little sound box, drum, triangle)
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • The Evening Beauty [Õhtu ilu]
    1974
    1'30''
    precentor, children's choir, recorder (soprano)
    Text: Riho Päts
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    DVD “Ilmapuu lävel. Laulupidu: X noorte laulu- ja tantsupidu 2007”, ETV (2007); children's choirs
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Blacksmith's Song [Sepiselaul]
    1968
    children's choir, piano
    Text: Riho Päts
  • Cuckoo Is Cuckooing [Kägu kukub]
    1968
    children's choir, xylophone or claves ad libitum
    Text: rahvaluule
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Horn Song [Sarvelaul]
    based on Estonian folk song
    1964
    children's choir, clarinet in A, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Antz’s Song [Sipelgate töö-ründelaul]
    from children’s opera „Clever-Ants and Old Nick“
    1961
    children's choir or boys' choir, piano
    Text: Andres Särev
    CD „...südames sügaval. Juhatab Uno Järvela“, Eesti Kooriühing (2016); Boys Choir of Jaan Tomp Culture Palace, conductor Uno Järvela
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008)
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Dwarfs’ Song [Pöialpoiste laul]
    from children’s opera „Clever-Ants and Old Nick“
    1961
    children’s choir or boys’ choir, piano
    Text: Andres Särev
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Feather Balls [Sulepallid]
    suite
    1957
    children's choir, piano
    Text: Muia Veetamm
  • Boys’ Song [Poiste laul]
    1934
    2'
    boys' choir or children's choir, (piano)
    Text: Julius Oro
    CD "Riho Pätsi heliloomingut", Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Boys' Choir of the Jaan Tombi's Palace of Culture, conductor Peeter Perens, Renata Goznaja (piano)
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Flat Foot Waltz [Labajala valss]
    after Setu dance tune
    1932
    children's choir, piano
    Text: folklore
    CD “Tulla ja jääda”, Helisev Hääl (2008). Ensemble Helisev Hääl
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Sheperds' Song [Karjaste laul]
    1932
    children's choir, piano
    Text: folklore
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' or children's choir)
    Manuscript
  • Billy-goat's Dance [Sokutants]
    from musical comedy "Our Village Boys"
    2'
    children's choir or boys' choir, 2 soprano recorders, (percussion)
    Text: Riho Päts after folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Manuscript
  • By the Campfire [Laagrilõkke juures]
    children's choir, piano
    Text: Jüri Shumakov, translated in Estonian by Kaarel Korsen
  • Campfire Bulider´s Song [Lõkkemeistri laul]
    children's choir, (piano)
    Text: Juri Shumakov, translated by Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Dance Song [Tantsulaul]
    children's choir, percussion
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Gime Me Your Hands and Let's Dance [Andke käed ja tantsime]
    children's choir, piano
    Manuscript
  • Legs Want to Dance [Tallad tahtsivad tantsimista]
    precentor, children's choir; recorder, harpsichord or recorder ensemble, tambourine
    Text: Riho Päts after folklore
    Manuscript
  • Opening Song [Avalaul]
    from suite "Feather Balls"
    children's choir, piano
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Play Song [Mängulaul]
    2'30''
    precentors, children's choir, 3 recorders (2 sopranos, 1 alto), (percussion: triangle, brush, sound box, xylophone)
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Towards Dear Home [Kodu poole, kulla poole]
    3'
    precentor, children's choir or female choir, soprano recorder, (chime)
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (children's choir)
    Manuscript
  • Young Builder [Noor ehitaja]
    children's choir, (piano)
    Text: Otto Roots
    Manuscript

Works for toddlers’ choir and instrument(s)

  • What About the Tools Are Singing [Millest laulavad tööriistad]
    suite
    1. Receipt
    2. Hachet's Song
    3. Saw's Song
    4. Hammer's Song
    5. Song About Hammer
    6. Drill's Song
    7. Planer's Song
    8. Receipt

    1965
    toddler's choir, piano, percussion instruments
    Text: Georgi Jurmin, translated into Estonian by Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • I Am Working [Ma teen üht tööd]
    1964
    toddlers’ choir, piano, cildren’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's ensemble and instrumental ensemble of Estonian Radio, conductor Eda Neider
    Manuscript
  • Magpie, the Chatterbox [Harakas lobamokk]
    1964
    toddlers’ choir, piano, cildren’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Jan Brzechwa
    Manuscript
  • Mole’s Underground [Muti metroo]
    1964
    1'30''
    toddlers’ choir, piano, cildren’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Uno Leies
    CD “Lastelaulud”, Hitivabrik (2012). Children singing studio of Estonian Radio
    CD “Eesti vanad lastelaulud. 4, Suvelaulud”, T. Kadajas (2009); Singers of pop-jazz department of Ülenurme Music School
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children singing studio of Estonian Radio, conductor Eda Neider
    CD “Kõige suuremad sõbrad : laulud ETV lastelavastustest, Eesti Televisoon (1999). Ingrid Kivirähk, Väino Luup
    Publisher: SP Muusika, Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Waiting for Santa Claus [Jõulutaadi ootel]
    1937
    toddlers’ choir, piano, cildren’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Julius Oro
    CD “Talvetrall”, T. Kajas (2012). Singers of Ülenurme Singing Studio
    CD “Eesti vanad lastelaulud. 6”, T. Kadajas (2011); Singers of pop-jazz department of Ülenurme Music School
    CD “Jõulurahu Sinu kodusse”, Easy Living (2005). Margarita & children
    CD “Soome-ugri hõimumustrid klaverile = Finno-ugric kindred patterns for the piano”, IS Records (2000). Aino Merila (piano)
    Publisher: SP Muusika, Talmar & Põhi
  • Birdie on the Hill [Linnukene mäe peal]
    toddlers' choir, piano, xylophone, 2 recorders, children's insrtument (nightingale)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Mouse Dance [Hiir hüppas]
    toddlers' choir, 3 violins, cello, piano, glockenspiel, xylophone, percussion
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Now I Am a Little Octobrist [Olen nüüd oktoobrilaps]
    toddlers’ choir, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Heljo Mänd
  • Pioneers' March [Pioneeride marss]
    toddlers' choir, trumpet, piano, 2 violins, cello, xylophone, glockenspiel, percussion
    Manuscript
  • Rat´s Wedding [Roti pulmad]
    toddlers' choir, piano, 2 violins, cello, xylophone, glockenspiel, percussion
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Rich People Rode With Sleigh [Saksad sõitsid saaniga]
    toddlers' choir, piano, 2 violins, cello, percussion
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Village Boys’ Song [Külapoiste laul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    toddlers' choir, 2 violins, glockenspiel, xylophone, percussion, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript

Works for boys’ choir and instrument(s)

  • Me, the Son of the Seaman [Mina meesi, meremehe poega]
    based on Estonian folk song
    1975
    boys' choir, 4 recorders (2 sopranos, alto, tenor)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Antz’s Song [Sipelgate töö-ründelaul]
    from children’s opera „Clever-Ants and Old Nick“
    1961
    children's choir or boys' choir, piano
    Text: Andres Särev
    CD „...südames sügaval. Juhatab Uno Järvela“, Eesti Kooriühing (2016); Boys Choir of Jaan Tomp Culture Palace, conductor Uno Järvela
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008)
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Dwarfs’ Song [Pöialpoiste laul]
    from children’s opera „Clever-Ants and Old Nick“
    1961
    children’s choir or boys’ choir, piano
    Text: Andres Särev
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Boys’ Song [Poiste laul]
    1934
    2'
    boys' choir or children's choir, (piano)
    Text: Julius Oro
    CD "Riho Pätsi heliloomingut", Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Boys' Choir of the Jaan Tombi's Palace of Culture, conductor Peeter Perens, Renata Goznaja (piano)
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Billy-goat's Dance [Sokutants]
    from musical comedy "Our Village Boys"
    2'
    children's choir or boys' choir, 2 soprano recorders, (percussion)
    Text: Riho Päts after folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Manuscript
  • Me, the Son of the Seaman [Mina meesi, meremehe poega]
    boys' choir, (2 whistles, drum)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Song of Kalevipoeg [Kalevipoja laul]
    boys' choir, piano
    Text: Estonian national epic „Kalevipoeg“, 3rd tale
    Manuscript
  • Youth Song [Noorte laul]
    boys' choir, (piano)
    Text: Jevgeny Dolmatovsky
    Manuscript

Works for voice(s) and piano

  • Home Island [Kodusaar]
    1975
    female ensemble, piano
    Text: Manivald Kesamaa
    Manuscript
  • Lark´s Song [Lõokese laul]
    1970
    voice, piano
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
    Manuscript
  • Six Estonian Folk Songs [Kuus eesti rahvalaulu]
    1. The Red Duck
    2. Lullaby
    3. On Hand Stone
    4. Palm Sunday (Setu folk song)
    5. Cuckoo, You Cuckoo
    6. Where Is the Home of the Sad

    1967
    voice, piano
    Text: rahvaluule
    Manuscript
  • Oh Heather, Oh Flower [Oh kanarbik, oh lilleke]
    1964
    voice, piano
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Summernight [Suveöö (Suviöö)]
    1933
    2.30
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Marie Under
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Tarmo Eespere (piano)
    CD “Eesti soololaule = Estnische Lieder = Estonian songs”, Forte (1996). Naan Põld (tenor)
    Manuscript
  • Kõrr, kõrr, Tavern Woman [Kõrr, kõrr, kõrtsinaine]
    based on Estonian folk song
    1932
    2 voices, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • In the Juniper Copse [Kadarikus]
    1930
    3'
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Naan Põld (tenor), Karl Bergmann (piano)
    CD “Eesti soololaule = Estnische Lieder = Estonian songs”, Forte (1996). Naan Põld (tenor)
    Manuscript
  • Lost Spring [Kadunud kevade]
    1930
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    Manuscript
  • When it Dawns [Koites]
    1930
    voice, piano
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    based on Setu folk song motive
    1929
    voice, piano
    Text: Setu folklore
    Manuscript
  • A Funny Song of Ants [Antsu naljalaul]
    from children’s opera „Clever-Ants and Old Nick“
    voice, piano
    Text: Andres Särev
    CD “Kui kaunilt see kõlab...”, Helisalv (2000). Mikk and Mirjam Dede
  • Beautiful Maiden [Ilus neid]
    based on Livonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: Livonian folklore
    Manuscript
  • Could You Reach Me Your Hand, Madame [Ehk ulatate oma sõrmed, madaam]
    voice, piano
    Text: Uno Laht
    Manuscript
  • Daughter's Gratitude [Tütre tänu]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Evening Sea [Õhtune meri]
    1'30''
    soprano or tenor, piano
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Naan Põld (tenor), Karl Bergmann (piano)
    CD “Eesti soololaule = Estnische Lieder = Estonian songs”, Forte (1996). Naan Põld (tenor)
    Manuscript
  • Flow Water [Voola vesi]
    based on Czech folk tune
    voice, piano
    Manuscript
  • I Made a Room on the Wind [Toa tegin tuule peale]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • I Wanted to Sing [Taidu-raidu, tahtsin laulda]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: rahvaluule
    Manuscript
  • Impact of the Song [Laulu mõju]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Joke Story [Naljalugu]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Land of Sorrow [Muremaa]
    mezzo-soprano or baritone, piano
    Text: Reinhold Kamsen
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Tarmo Eespere (piano)
  • Memory [Mälestus]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Oh My Dear Mister [Oh minu härtu härrakene]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Only Angel of Grass-Ants [Muru Antsu ainus ingel]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Play of Siim [Siimumäng]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Play Song [Mängulaul]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Rejoice, Maiden [Etsa neio ilotelge]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Remembering Our School [Meenub me kool]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: Jossif Nasalevich
    Manuscript
  • Roll Along, Roll Dear Day [Veere, veere päevakene]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Shepherd's Life [Karjasepõli]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Shepherd's Song [Karjase laul]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Song, Where Were You [Leelokene, laulukene]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Songster [Laulik]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Ten Estonian Folk Songs [Kümme eesti rahvalaulu]
    1. The Songster’s Childhood
    2. When I Was Still Young
    3. Sheperd’s Song
    4. Night Herding Song
    5. Musician Round
    6. Turnip Game
    7. Wedding Song
    8. Roll, Sun!
    9. Fisherman's Song
    10. Lullaby

    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • The Grey Song [Hall laul]
    Dedicated to Aleksander Arder
    low voice, piano
    Text: Villem Grünthal-Ridala
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Urve Tauts (mezzo-soprano), Tarmo Eespere (piano)
  • This Sunny Road of Generation [See põlvkonna päikseline tee]
    voice, piano
    Text: Jüri Shumakov, translated in Estonian by Kaarel Korsen
  • Three Satirical Songs [Kolm satiirilist kupleed]
    1. My Heart Doesn't want Anything Else
    2. Union Member's Toast
    3. Momma's Daughter is Summering

    voice, piano
    Text: Uno Laht
    Manuscript
  • Up, Up [Üles]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Village Said [Küla ütel]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Ellen Laidre (soprano), Elsa Avesson (piano)
    Manuscript
  • We Love Our Town and School (Мы любим наш город и школу) [Me armastame oma linna ja kooli (Мы любим наш город и школу)]
    2 voices, piano
    Text: (in Russian)
    Manuscript
  • Wedding-joke Song [Pulma-naljalaul]
    voice, piano
    Text: Uno Laht
    Manuscript
  • Where Did You Go, Billy-Goat? [Kus sa käisid, soku?]
    based on Livonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Tiit Kuusik (baritone), Valdur Roots (piano)
    Manuscript
  • Whistle Sounded Bright [Pill oll’ helle]
    based on Setu folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Why We, Poor, Work Hard [Miksa, vaesed vaeva näeme]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript

Works for choir a cappella

  • Rain [Vihmake]
    based on Ukrainian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: translated by Johannes Semper
    Manuscript

Works for mixed choir a cappella

  • Visit [Lätsi külla]
    on Setu motives
    1975
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Kaaratsimm (Folk Dance) [Kaaratsimm (Kaaritsimm)]
    1973
    2'
    children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Joint choir, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (children's choir)
  • Shouting Youth [Nooruse hõiskamine]
    on Setu motifs
    1970
    mixed choir or youth choir
    Text: folklore
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Swing Song [Mis aga kiunub meie kiike]
    1970
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Dance Song [Tantsulaul]
    Slovak folk tune
    1967
    mixed choir
    Text: translated by Johannes Semper
    Manuscript
  • Sing, Boys (Wedding Song) [Laulge, poisid (Pulmalaul)]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1967
    1'30''
    boys' choir or children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Joint mixed choirs at singing celebration in 1990, conductor Ene Üleoja
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' choir or children's choir)
    Manuscript
  • Song About a Distant Friend [Laul kaugest sõbrast]
    1965
    youth choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Fisherman’s Bride [Kalamehe mõrsja]
    1958
    mixed choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    CD “Hoogu juurde!”, Estonian Artist Agency (2009); Parvepoisid
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Night Herding Song [Õitsilaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1958
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Jüri Variste
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • You, Youth! [Sa, noorus!]
    1957
    male choir or mixed choir
    Text: Sándor Petöfi, translated into Estonian by Ellen Niit
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Mixed Choir Noorus, conductor August Lüüs
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Let Go Singing to the Leas [Lähme lauldes nurmedele]
    1949
    3'30''
    mixed choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Estonian Radio Mixed Choir, conductor Ants Üleoja
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Joy Ride [Lõbusõit]
    1939
    children's choir or female choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Flag Song [Lipulaul (Noorkotkaste lipulaul)]
    1938
    boys' choir or mixed choir
    Text: Julius Oro
    CD “Eestimaa mu isamaa: isamaalisi laule”, I. Kinksaar (200?); Elmar Kasesalu
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' choir)
    Manuscript
  • Playing Song (Oh, Shame) [Mängulaul (Oi, häbi)]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1938
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Carrying a Little Zither [Kaenlas väike kandlekene]
    1937
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Jaik
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Birdie on the Hill [Linnukene mäe peal]
    1932
    female choir or children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Flat Foot Waltz [Labajala valss]
    after Estonian dance tune
    1932
    children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • John Goes to the Feast [Jaan läeb jaanitulele]
    1932
    1'30''
    boys' choir or children's choir or mixed choir or female choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). ENSV Filharmoonia Meeskoor, conductor Gustav Ernesaks
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' or children's choir)
  • Long Live Life [Elagu elu]
    1929
    mixed choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
    Manuscript
  • Maiden´s Voice [Neijo Hääl]
    rhapsody on Setu motives
    1929
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore, Jakob Hurt
    Manuscript
  • Mermaid [Merineitsit]
    poem-ballad
    1928
    soprano, baritone, mixed choir
    Text: Villem Ridala, Riho Päts
  • Whistle Sounded Bright [Pill oll’ helle]
    based on Setu folk song
    1927
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore, Jakob Hurt "Songs of Seto People"
    Manuscript
  • Horn Song [Sarvelaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1926
    male choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Koorimuusika. III, Meeskoor ja segakoor = Choral music. III, Men's choir and mixed choir, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Tallinn Male Choirs Association, conductor Alfred Karindi
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). State Academic Male Choir, conductor Kuno Areng
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (mixed choir)
  • Three Folksongs for Mixed Choir [Kolm rahvalaulu segakoorile]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1. Why Don’t You Sing, Maiden?
    2. Lullaby
    3. Rain, Rain

    1926
    mixed choir
    Text: rahvaluule
    Manuscript
  • A Bee Is Flying Towards Its Hive [Ta lendab mesipuu poole]
    1'30''
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Girls' choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Manuscript
  • Coast Land [Rannikumaa]
    mixed choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript
  • Cuckoo [Kägu]
    Swiss folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: translated by Made Päts
  • Fight Attempt of Kalevipoeg [Kalevipoja võitluskatse]
    youth choir
    Text: Estonian national epic „Kalevipoeg“, 17th tale "The Battle of Assamalla"
    Manuscript
  • Hero’s Song [Sangarite laul]
    male choir or mixed choir
    Text: Tuudur Vettik
    Manuscript
  • Homeland's Song [Kodumaa laul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
  • I Made a Room on the Wind [Toa tegin tuule peale]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    youth choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • I Would Like to Sing a Song [Ühte laulu tahaks laulda]
    mixed choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Lenin’s Heritage [Lenini pärandus]
    mixed choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript
  • Let the Hammers Maul [Las paukuda vasarad]
    mixed choir, (piano)
    Text: Hans Pöögelmann
    Manuscript
  • Muhu Islander's Song [Muhulase laul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    mixed choir
    Manuscript
  • My Home Shore [Mu kodurand]
    mixed choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript
  • Oh Heather, Oh Flower [Oh kanarbik, oh lilleke]
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Old Song About Friendship [Vana sõpruslaul]
    based on Scottish folk tune
    mixed choir
    Text: Robert Burns
    Manuscript
  • Only Angel of Grass-Ants [Muru Antsu ainus ingel]
    based on Estonian folk song
    youth choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Redstart [Lepalind]
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Roundealy [Ringilaul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Jaik
    Manuscript
  • Singing Contest of Collective Farms [Kolhooside võistulaul]
    mixed choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript
  • Song Rings in Greenwood, On Blue Waters [Laul kaigub laanes, siniveel]
    mixed choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Swing Song [Kiigelaul]
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • To Honorable Poet And Song Veteran Karl Eduard Sööt [Auväärsele luule- ja lauluveteranile hr. K. E. Sööt'ile]
    mixed choir
  • Village Says [Küla ütel]
    based on Estonian folk song
    youth choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Welcome to Finnish Tribe [Tervitus Soome hõimudele]
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • When I'm Sleigh Riding [Kui mina sõidan saaniga]
    mixed choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • When We Started to Sing [Kui me’s naksi laulemaie]
    on Setu motifs
    youth choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • When Will We Be Together [Millal saame hellad ühte]
    mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Youth Song [Noorte laul]
    mixed choir
    Manuscript

Works for female choir a cappella

  • Land of Sorrow [Muremaa]
    1973
    female choir
    Text: Reinhold Kamsen
    Manuscript
  • Seto Songs II [Setulaulud II]
    cycle based on Seto folk songs
    1. Zither Song
    2. Palm Sunday Song
    3. Vernal Herd Song
    4. Solstice Song

    1973
    female choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Song of Riding the Slide [Liu-laul]
    1973
    children's choir or female choir
    Text: Riho Päts after folklore
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    on Seto motifs
    1971
    female choir
    Text: folklore
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Rejoice, Youth [Etsa, noored, ilotelge]
    cycle of Estonian folk songs' motifs for children's choir
    1. Walking Piece "We Go Walking Now, Dear Ones"
    2. Song Piece "Cuckoo Went Singing in the Forest"
    3. Game Piece "We Have a Garden"
    4. Puzzles "Guess, Guess, Young Brothers"
    5. Piece of Joy "Rejoice, Youth"
    6. Joke Piece "Chickens Chattered in the Shed"
    7. Dance Piece "Keep Away Now, Proud Boys"
    8. Final Piece "Song Ended"

    1971
    female choir or children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Waltz from Hiiu [Hiiu valss]
    1971
    female choir
    Text: folklore, Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Three Songs on Seto Motifs [Kolm laulu setu motiividel]
    1. Game of the Rich And Poor
    2. Sing, Sing, Little Child
    3. Maiden's Voice

    1970
    5'30''
    female choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Female Choir of the Estonian Academy of Science, conductor Arvo Ratassepp
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Let Me Be a Bird [Las ma olen lind]
    1963
    1'30''
    female choir
    Text: Ellen Niit
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Girls' choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Three Autumn Pictures [Kolm sügispildikest]
    dedicated to the 100th birth anniversary of poet Juhan Liiv
    1. Heath
    2. Autumn Wind
    3. Forest

    1963
    female choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Three Songs for Female Choir [Kolm naiskoorilaulu]
    1. The Rowan Tree
    2. Lark
    3. Young Birds' Lullaby

    1963
    female choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • During Sunrise [Päikesetõusul]
    1962
    female choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • My Home Shore [Mu kodurand]
    1949
    female choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Song About Bees [Laul mesilastest]
    1948
    female choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Swing Song [Kiigelaul]
    1948
    female choir
    Text: Tuudur Vettik
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Redstart [Lepalind]
    1945
    3'
    female choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Gilrs' choir Ellerhein, conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme
    CD “Valik isamaa- ja sõdurilaule”, I. Kinksaar (2003). Elmar Kasesalu (vocal), Ivo Kinksaar (accompaniment)
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • I Would Like to Sing a Song [Ühte laulu tahaks laulda]
    1939
    children's choir or female choir or male choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
    CD „Eesti laulupidu 150“ [Estonian Song Celebration 150], Vaiguviiul (2019); Joint choir, conductor Venno Laul
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Girls' choir Ellerhein, conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme; mixed choir Heli, conductor Riho Päts
    CD “Singing revolution Estonia: 125 years struggling for freedom = 125 aastat vabaduspüüdlusi”, Erdenklang Musikverlag (1994). Choirs of Singing Celebration, conductor Jüri Rent
  • Joy Ride [Lõbusõit]
    1939
    children's choir or female choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Whistle Sounded Bright [Pill oll’ helle]
    based on Setu folk song
    1933
    female choir or children's choir or male choir
    Text: folklore, Jakob Hurt "Songs of Seto People"
    CD “Koorimuusika. I, Segakoor = Choral music. I, Mixed choir, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Female voices of mixed choir of Estonia Theatre's Music Department, conductor Verner Nerep
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (naiskoor)
    Manuscript
  • Birdie on the Hill [Linnukene mäe peal]
    1932
    female choir or children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • John Goes to the Feast [Jaan läeb jaanitulele]
    1932
    1'30''
    boys' choir or children's choir or mixed choir or female choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). ENSV Filharmoonia Meeskoor, conductor Gustav Ernesaks
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' or children's choir)
  • Song, Where Were You [Leelokene, laulukene]
    1932
    children's choir female choir
    Text: folklore
  • Bog Landscape [Rabamaastik]
    female choir
    Text: August Alle
    Manuscript
  • Going to the Big Party [Lähme suurele peole]
    female choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi
    Manuscript
  • Having a Party [Meil on pidu]
    female choir
    Text: Valeeria Villandi
  • I Cannot Be Without Singing [Laulmata ei olla saa]
    female choir
    Text: Valdis Rūja, translated by Paul Rummo
    Manuscript
  • My Birthland [Mu sünnimaa]
    female choir
    Text: Otto Roots
  • Raindrop [Vihmatilk-tibake]
    female choir or children's choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Rummu Dance [Rummutants]
    on motives of Estonian folk dance
    female choir
    Text: folklore
  • Spring [Kevad]
    female choir
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
    Manuscript
  • The Sun Has Settled [Päike on õhtule läinud]
    female choir
    Text: Friedrich Kuhlbars
  • Though Your Homeland May Be in Dark For Long [Kui tume veel kaukas ka sinu maa]
    female choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Weding March [Pulmamarss]
    Estonian instrumental piece
    female choir
  • When We Started to Sing [Kui me’s naksi laulemaie]
    on Setu motifs
    female choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript

Works for male choir a cappella

  • Oh, Father, Above the Sky [Oh esä kõrgõh üleväh]
    humoresque on Seto folk song motives
    1963
    male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Old Fellow Died [Vanapoiss kuoli]
    Seto folk song
    1963
    male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Old Fellow Was Buried [Vanapoissi maeti]
    based on folk song from Hiiumaa island
    1963
    male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Song of Inhabitant from Hiiumaa Island [Hiidlase lauluke]
    1963
    male choir
    Text: Mats Traat
    Manuscript
  • Let the Hammers Maul [Las paukuda vasarad]
    1958
    male choir
    Text: Hans Pöögelmann
    Manuscript
  • You, Youth! [Sa, noorus!]
    1957
    male choir or mixed choir
    Text: Sándor Petöfi, translated into Estonian by Ellen Niit
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Mixed Choir Noorus, conductor August Lüüs
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Hurray for Weddings [Hõissa pulmad]
    choral suite
    1945
    male choir
    Text: folklore
  • I Would Like to Sing a Song [Ühte laulu tahaks laulda]
    1939
    children's choir or female choir or male choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
    CD „Eesti laulupidu 150“ [Estonian Song Celebration 150], Vaiguviiul (2019); Joint choir, conductor Venno Laul
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Girls' choir Ellerhein, conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme; mixed choir Heli, conductor Riho Päts
    CD “Singing revolution Estonia: 125 years struggling for freedom = 125 aastat vabaduspüüdlusi”, Erdenklang Musikverlag (1994). Choirs of Singing Celebration, conductor Jüri Rent
  • Whistle Sounded Bright [Pill oll’ helle]
    based on Setu folk song
    1933
    female choir or children's choir or male choir
    Text: folklore, Jakob Hurt "Songs of Seto People"
    CD “Koorimuusika. I, Segakoor = Choral music. I, Mixed choir, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Female voices of mixed choir of Estonia Theatre's Music Department, conductor Verner Nerep
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (naiskoor)
    Manuscript
  • John Goes to the Feast [Jaan läeb jaanitulele]
    1932
    male choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Enchanted Forest [Nõiutud mets]
    1929
    male choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Horn Song [Sarvelaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1926
    male choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Koorimuusika. III, Meeskoor ja segakoor = Choral music. III, Men's choir and mixed choir, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Tallinn Male Choirs Association, conductor Alfred Karindi
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). State Academic Male Choir, conductor Kuno Areng
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (mixed choir)
  • A Bee Is Flying Towards Its Hive [Ta lendab mesipuu poole]
    1'30''
    mixed choir or male choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Girls' choir Ellerhein, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Manuscript
  • A Funny Song (Kõrr-kõrr) [Kõrr-kõrr!]
    children's choir or male choir
    Text: folklore
  • A Memory from Pühajärve [Mälestus Pühajärvelt]
    based on Finnish folk tune
    male choir
    Manuscript
  • Flag Song [Lipulaul (Noorkotkaste lipulaul)]
    male choir
    Text: Julius Oro
  • Girl With Gleaming Eyes [Särasilmne neid]
    male choir
    Text: Elmar Kuusik
    Manuscript
  • Hero’s Song [Sangarite laul]
    male choir or mixed choir
    Text: Tuudur Vettik
    Manuscript
  • I Could Be a Tree [Puu ma oleksin]
    male choir
    Text: Sándor Petöfi, translated into Estonian by Ellen Niit
  • Keep Working [Jõudu tööle]
    male choir
    Text: Paul Rummo
    Manuscript
  • One Birdie Said [Üks linnuke ütles]
    male choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Our Days [Meie päevad]
    male choir
    Text: Johannes Semper
    Manuscript
  • Shout of Chief [Pääliku hüüd]
    male choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Soldier's Song Cycle [Sõdurilaulude tsükkel]
    1. Soldier's Life
    2. From Far Away
    3. Battle Song

    male choir
    Text: Sándor Petöfi

Works for children’s choir a cappella

  • Come Visit Us Tomorrow [Timmu-tammu teile]
    1973
    children's choir
    Text: Riho Päts after folklore
    Manuscript
  • Dedication [Pühendus]
    dedicated to children's choir "Ellerhein"
    1973
    children's choir
    Manuscript
  • Kaaratsimm (Folk Dance) [Kaaratsimm (Kaaritsimm)]
    1973
    2'
    children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Joint choir, conductor Heino Kaljuste
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (children's choir)
  • Song of Riding the Slide [Liu-laul]
    1973
    children's choir or female choir
    Text: Riho Päts after folklore
    Manuscript
  • Hello, Thomas, Boor [Tere, Toomas, tolumats]
    1971
    children's choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Kitten’s Lullaby [Kiisukese unelaul]
    1971
    children's choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Mouse's Wedding [Hiire pulmad]
    1971
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Rejoice, Youth [Etsa, noored, ilotelge]
    cycle of Estonian folk songs' motifs for children's choir
    1. Walking Piece "We Go Walking Now, Dear Ones"
    2. Song Piece "Cuckoo Went Singing in the Forest"
    3. Game Piece "We Have a Garden"
    4. Puzzles "Guess, Guess, Young Brothers"
    5. Piece of Joy "Rejoice, Youth"
    6. Joke Piece "Chickens Chattered in the Shed"
    7. Dance Piece "Keep Away Now, Proud Boys"
    8. Final Piece "Song Ended"

    1971
    female choir or children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Riding on the Knee [Põlveratsul]
    1971
    children's choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Riding on the Whip [Ratsasõit piitsavarrel]
    1971
    children's choir
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Child and Wind [Laps ja tuul]
    1970
    children's choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Lark´s Song [Lõokese laul]
    1970
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Party Begins [Pidu hakkab]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1970
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Sõnk, Sõnk, Towards Sõrve [Sõnk, sõnk, Sõrve poole]
    1970
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Waiting For New Year´s Eve [Nääride ootel]
    1970
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Strenght And Light [Jõud ja valgus]
    1969
    children's choir
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Anemone [Anemoon]
    1968
    children's choir
    Text: nursery rhyme
  • Children’s March [Lastemarss (Laste mars)]
    1968
    boys' choir or children's choir
    Text: nursery rhyme
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Greeting Song [Tervituslaul]
    1968
    children's choir
    Text: nursery rhyme
  • In Pioneer Camp [Pioneerilaagris]
    1968
    children's choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Let’s Go for a Walk, Dear Ones [Lähme, kullad, kõndimaie]
    1968
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Morning [Hommik]
    1968
    children's choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Rich People Rode With Sleigh [Saksad sõitsid saaniga]
    1968
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Sailor’s Song [Meresõitjate laul]
    1968
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Warrior’s Song [Sõdalaste laul]
    1968
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Dear, Golden Homeplace [Kallis, kuldne kodukoht]
    1967
    children's choir
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
  • For Birthday [Sünnipäevaks]
    1967
    children's choir
    Text: Elmar Kuusik
  • Friendship Song of the Nations [Rahvaste sõpruslaul]
    1967
    children's choir
    Text: Anna Mirka
    Manuscript
  • Our Dear Army [Meie kallis armee]
    1967
    children's choir
    Text: Ralf Parve
    Manuscript
  • Sing, Bird [Laula, linnuke]
    1967
    children's choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Sing, Boys (Wedding Song) [Laulge, poisid (Pulmalaul)]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1967
    1'30''
    boys' choir or children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Joint mixed choirs at singing celebration in 1990, conductor Ene Üleoja
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' choir or children's choir)
    Manuscript
  • Children [Lapsed]
    1966
    children's choir
    Manuscript
  • Lark [Lõoke]
    1966
    children's choir
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • To Homeland [Kodumaale]
    1966
    children's choir
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • Where Is My Little Birdie [Kus mu väike linnukene]
    1966
    children's choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • How Do the Machines Work [Kuidas masinad töötavad]
    1965
    children's choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Echo [Kaja]
    1964
    children's choir
    Text: Olga Vyssotskaja, translated by Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • Aviator's Song [Lenduri laul]
    1963
    chlidren's choir
    Text: Vladimir Mayakovsky, translated by Felix Kotta
    Manuscript
  • For Mother [Emakesele]
    1963
    children's choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Honey-Bee [Mesilane-mumm]
    1963
    children's choir
    Text: Kalju Kangur
    Manuscript
  • In Sovkhoz [Sovhoosis]
    1963
    children's choir
    Text: Arno Telling
    Manuscript
  • Linin Flag [Leninlik lipp]
    1963
    children's choir
    Text: Samuil Marshak, translated into Estonian by Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Miku, the Goat [Kitse Miku]
    1963
    children's choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen after folklore
    Manuscript
  • The Songster’s Childhood [Lauliku lapsepõli]
    1963
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • The Ways to School [Kipsadi-kõpsadi kooliteed]
    1963
    children's choir
    Text: Kalju Kangur
    Manuscript
  • Train Journey [Rongisõit]
    1963
    children's choir
    Text: Erika Esop
    Manuscript
  • Bagpipe’s Tune [Torupilli joru]
    1962
    children's choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen after folklore
    Manuscript
  • Sing, Bird [Tsiiri, tsirr, tsirguke]
    1962
    children's choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Let the Hammers Maul [Las paukuda vasarad]
    1958
    children's choir
    Text: Hans Pöögelmann
    Manuscript
  • My Dear Little Home [Mu armas kodu, väiksekene]
    1957
    children's choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Hiking Song [Matkalaul]
    1949
    children's choir
    Text: Paul Rummo
  • Kolkhoz Girl [Kolhoositar]
    1949
    children's choir
    Text: Felix Kotta
    Manuscript
  • Spinning Song [Eideratas]
    Estonian dance tune
    1948
    children's choir
    Text: Julius Oro
    CD "Oma armsa sõbraga", Tallinna Huvikeskus Kullo (2017); Toddlers' Choir of the Choir Studio Ellerhein, conductor Marit Koit
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Marupolka (Estonian dance) [Marupolka]
    based on Estonian folk melody
    1946
    children's choir
    Text: Maimu Tammeraid
    CD “Pesapuult sinule”, Tallinna 21. Kool (2008). 2-4 grade toddler's choir
    Manuscript
  • I Would Like to Sing a Song [Ühte laulu tahaks laulda]
    1939
    children's choir or female choir or male choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
    CD „Eesti laulupidu 150“ [Estonian Song Celebration 150], Vaiguviiul (2019); Joint choir, conductor Venno Laul
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Girls' choir Ellerhein, conductor Tiia-Ester Loitme; mixed choir Heli, conductor Riho Päts
    CD “Singing revolution Estonia: 125 years struggling for freedom = 125 aastat vabaduspüüdlusi”, Erdenklang Musikverlag (1994). Choirs of Singing Celebration, conductor Jüri Rent
  • Joy Ride [Lõbusõit]
    1939
    children's choir or female choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Whistle Sounded Bright [Pill oll’ helle]
    based on Setu folk song
    1933
    female choir or children's choir or male choir
    Text: folklore, Jakob Hurt "Songs of Seto People"
    CD “Koorimuusika. I, Segakoor = Choral music. I, Mixed choir, Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia muusikateaduse osakond (2009). Female voices of mixed choir of Estonia Theatre's Music Department, conductor Verner Nerep
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (naiskoor)
    Manuscript
  • Birdie on the Hill [Linnukene mäe peal]
    1932
    female choir or children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Flat Foot Waltz [Labajala valss]
    after Estonian dance tune
    1932
    children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • John Goes to the Feast [Jaan läeb jaanitulele]
    1932
    1'30''
    boys' choir or children's choir or mixed choir or female choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). ENSV Filharmoonia Meeskoor, conductor Gustav Ernesaks
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' or children's choir)
  • Song, Where Were You [Leelokene, laulukene]
    1932
    children's choir female choir
    Text: folklore
  • A Funny Song (Kõrr-kõrr) [Kõrr-kõrr!]
    children's choir or male choir
    Text: folklore
  • A Song Full of Tenderness and Shouts [Laulus õrnusi ja hõiskeid]
    children's choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
  • Autumn Song [Sügise laul]
    children's choir
    Text: Gustav Suits
    Manuscript
  • Campfire Bulider´s Song [Lõkkemeistri laul]
    children's choir, (piano)
    Text: Juri Shumakov, translated by Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Carousel [Karussell]
    children's choir
    Text: Samuil Maršak, translated by Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Cuckoo [Kägu]
    based on Estonian folk song
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Cuckoo, Golden Bird [Käokene, kuldalind]
    children's choir
    Text: Anna Haava
  • Dance Song [Tantsulaul]
    children's choir
    Text: Balkan folklore, translated by Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • Dance Song [Tantsulaul]
    children's choir, (piano)
    Manuscript
  • Drum and Fanfare [Trumm ja fanfaar]
    children's choir
    Text: Samuil Maršak, translated by Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Festive Day [Pidupäev]
    children's choir
    Text: Samuil Maršak, translated by Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Fighting Song [Võitluslaul]
    children's choir
    Text: Jakob Liiv
    Manuscript
  • Fisherman's Song [Kaluri laul]
    based on Estonian folk song
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Fisherman’s Bride [Kalamehe mõrsja]
    children's choir
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • Fly, Bird [Kulu, kulu]
    from suite "Feather Balls"
    children's choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Grey Balls [Hallid pallid]
    from suite "Feather Balls"
    children's choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Having a Party [Meil on pidu]
    children's choir
    Text: Valeeria Villandi
    Manuscript
  • Hay Making [Heinaaeg on ikka nii!]
    after Estonian folk tune
    children's choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • Horn and Drum [Pasun ja trumm]
    children's choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • Immortality [Surematus]
    dedicated to children’s choir "Ellerhein"
    children's choir or girls' choir
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • In Spring [Kevadel]
    children's choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • Knock-knock-knock! [Kop-kop-kopp!]
    children's choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Lark [Liiri, lõõri, lõokene]
    From the children’s play „The Subterraneans“ by Hernik Visnapuu
    children's choir
    Text: Henrik Visnapuu
  • Let's Go to Sing [Las meie lähme laulemaie]
    children's choir
    Text: Riho Päts after folklore
    Manuscript
  • Let's Go to Sing in Greenwood [Lähme laande laulemaie]
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Little Rooster, Little Chicken [Kukekene, kanakene]
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • March Song of Our Boys [Mede poiste marsilaul]
    on motives of Estonian folk melody
    children's choir
    Text: after folklore
    Manuscript
  • Martinmas Song [Mardilaul]
    Estonian folk melody
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Martinmas Song [Mardilaul]
    after Estonian dance melody
    children's choir
    Text: from children's magazine "Children's Joy" ("Laste rõõm")
  • Martinmas Song [Mardilaul]
    after Estonian dance melody
    children's choir
    Text: Riho Päts
  • May Song [Mailauluke]
    children's choir
    Text: Vladimir Mayakovsky, translated by Felix Kotta
    Manuscript
  • Mechanic [Mehaanik]
    children's choir
    Text: Kalju Kangur
    Manuscript
  • New Year's Song [Näärilaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    children's choir
    Text: Ralf Parve
    Manuscript
  • Nightingale [Ööbik]
    children's choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Oh Heather, Oh Flower [Oh kanarbik, oh lilleke]
    mixed choir
    Text: Juhan Liiv
    Manuscript
  • On Christmas Eve [Jõuluõhtul (Jõulu õhtul)]
    children's choir
    Text: Ado Reinvald
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • On Sacred Evening [Pühal õhtul]
    children's choir
    Text: Aleksander Abel
  • Our Master [Meie härra]
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Play Song [Mängulaul]
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Play Song [Mängulaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    children's choir
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • Raindrop [Vihmatilk-tibake]
    female choir or children's choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Roll Along, Roll Dear Day [Veere, veere päevakene]
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Round Game Song [Ringmängu laul]
    based on Estonian dance tune
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Shrovetide Ride [Vastlasõit]
    children's choir
    Text: Kalju Kangur
    Manuscript
  • Snow Balls [Lumepallid]
    suite
    children's choir
  • Song About Papaver [Laul moonist]
    children's choir
    Text: Petro Rebro
    Manuscript
  • Song of Swallows [Pääsukeste laul]
    children's choir
    Text: Kalju Kangur
    Manuscript
  • Song of the Homeland of Friendship [Laul sõpruse kodumaast]
    children's choir
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Song of the Soldier [Sõdurilaul]
    children's choir
    Text: Jüri Õunap
    Manuscript
  • Song of War Children [Sõjalaste-laul]
    based on Livonian folk tune
    children's choir
    Manuscript
  • Sower’s Song [Külvajate laul]
    children's choir
    Text: Juhan Smuul
  • Strength of October [Oktoobri jõud]
    children's choir
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Swallow [Pääsuke]
    children's choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • The Neighbor Boys' Song [Naabripoiste laul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • There Is a Great Boat [On olemas üks uhke laev]
    children's choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
  • Tii, tii, Titmouse [Tii, tii, tihane]
    from suite "Feather Balls"
    children's choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Trolling [Trallitus]
    from suite "Feather Balls"
    children's choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Village Boys’ Song [Külapoiste laul]
    Estonian folk melody
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Waiting for Christmas [Jõulu ootel]
    after Estonian Folk Song
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • We Little Girls [Me väiksed tüdrukud]
    children's choir
    Text: Ada Oengo-Johanson
  • When I Start to Sing [Kui ma hakkan laulemaie]
    children's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Who Is Singing Like That? [Kes see laulab nii?]
    from suite "Feather Balls"
    children's choir
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Young Birds´ Lullaby [Linnupojakeste unelaul]
    children's choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Young Builder [Noor ehitaja]
    children's choir, (piano)
    Text: Otto Roots
    Manuscript

Works for toddlers’ choir a cappella

  • Autumn Song of Swallows [Pääsukeste sügislaul]
    toddler's choir
    Text: Julius Oro
  • Golden Hoof Tawny Horse [Kuldakapja kõrvikene]
    toddler's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Guess, Guess What, Dear Sisters [Mõistke, mõistke]
    toddler's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Horn Boys [Pasunapoisid]
    toddler's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Little Goat’s Dance [Kitsekse tants]
    after Estonian folk tune
    toddler's choir
    Text: folklore
  • Sing, Homeland [Kodumaa laula]
    toddler's choir
    Text: from children's magazine "Children's Joy" ("Laste rõõm")
  • The Leaf in Autumn [Lehekene sügisel]
    toddler's choir
    Text: Julius Oro
  • Tic Tac! [Tikk-takk!]
    toddler's choir
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • Tip-tip-tip [Tip-tip-tip]
    toddler's choir
    Text: Made Päts
    Manuscript

Works for boys’ choir a cappella

  • Ants Was a Honest Sauna Man [Ants oli aus saunamees]
    1971
    boys' choir
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Children’s March [Lastemarss (Laste mars)]
    1968
    boys' choir or children's choir
    Text: nursery rhyme
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Relay Race [Teatejooks]
    1967
    boys' choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Sing, Boys (Wedding Song) [Laulge, poisid (Pulmalaul)]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    1967
    1'30''
    boys' choir or children's choir or mixed choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Joint mixed choirs at singing celebration in 1990, conductor Ene Üleoja
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' choir or children's choir)
    Manuscript
  • Ball Game [Pallimäng]
    1962
    boys' choir
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Ball Playing Song [Pallimängu laul]
    1946
    boys' choir
    Text: Julius Oro
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Flag Song [Lipulaul (Noorkotkaste lipulaul)]
    1938
    boys' choir or mixed choir
    Text: Julius Oro
    CD “Eestimaa mu isamaa: isamaalisi laule”, I. Kinksaar (200?); Elmar Kasesalu
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' choir)
    Manuscript
  • John Goes to the Feast [Jaan läeb jaanitulele]
    1932
    1'30''
    boys' choir or children's choir or mixed choir or female choir
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). ENSV Filharmoonia Meeskoor, conductor Gustav Ernesaks
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi (boys' or children's choir)
  • Me, the Son of the Seaman [Mina meesi, meremehe poega]
    boys' choir, (2 whistles, drum)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • The Song Ends [Laul sai otsa]
    boys' choir
    Text: folklore
  • Youth Song [Noorte laul]
    boys' choir, (piano)
    Text: Jevgeny Dolmatovsky
    Manuscript

Works for girls’ choir a cappella

  • Immortality [Surematus]
    dedicated to children’s choir "Ellerhein"
    children's choir or girls' choir
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript

Works for joint choint choir or multiple choirs a cappella

  • Sing, Free People [Laula, vaba rahvas]
    cantata
    1949
    female choir, male choir and mixed choir
    Text: Debora Vaarandi

Works for vocal ensemble

  • Kalevipoeg Is Journeying to Battle [Kalevipoja sõjasõit]
    2 voices
    Text: Estonian national epic „Kalevipoeg“
    Manuscript
  • Roundealy [Ringilaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    2 voices
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Seamen's Song [Merimeeste laul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    4 voices
    Text: Lembit Randsaar
    Manuscript
  • Soldier's Song [Sõduri laul]
    2 voices
    Text: Jüri Õunap
    Manuscript

MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

Songs for children

  • Toddler's Music I [Mudilasmuusika I]
    for singing and playing rhythm instruments
    1. Tralle-ralle March
    2. Step-step Dance
    3. Tramp-tramp-tramp
    4. Toddlers' March
    5. Clapping Dance
    6. Uncle Mole's Running
    7. Running Game
    8. Noise Game
    9. Circle Game
    10. Favorite Game with Muri
    11. Shrovetide Dance
    12. Train Journey

    1975
    voice(s), accompaniment (piano), children's instruments (recorder, percussion)
    Manuscript
  • Tramp, tramp, tramp [Tramp, tramp, tramp]
    1975
    voice(s), accompaniment
    CD “Pesapuult sinule”, Tallinna 21. Kool (2008). Carmen-Ly Truu, Angela Väälma, Ene Kiidli
    Manuscript
  • Come Visit Us Tomorrow [Timmu-tammu teile]
    1973
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments), recorder
    Text: Riho Päts after folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Preparatory choir of Ellerheinr, conductor Tiina Ergma
    Manuscript
  • In the Circle of Children II [Laste ringis II]
    song cycle
    1. Falling Down
    2. Little Cuckoo
    3. Riding on the Whip
    4. Bird’s Complaint
    5. Hello, Thomas, Boor
    6. Warrior
    7. Lullaby

    1964
    voice, piano
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • Sweet Tooth [Maiasmokk]
    1964
    voice, piano, cildren’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Juta Kaidla
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Tractor [Traktor]
    1964
    1'
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ralf Parve
    Manuscript
  • Hello, School [Tere, kool]
    1956
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Juta Kaidla
    Manuscript
  • For Birthday [Sünnipäevaks]
    1951
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Elmar Kuusik
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Preparatory choir of Ellerhein, conductor Tiina Ergma
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • For Mother [Emale]
    1951
    voice, piano, recorder
    Text: Elmar Kuusik
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Preparatory choir of Ellerhein, conductor Tiina Ergma
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Child and Wind [Laps ja tuul]
    1941
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • To Each His Own Instrument [Igaühel oma pill (Pillilugu)]
    after Estonian instrumental piece
    1941
    voice
    Text: folklore
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • In the Circle of Children I [Laste ringis I]
    song cycle
    1. Riding on the Knee
    2. Kitten’s Lullaby
    3. Ladybird
    4. Lark

    1933
    voice, piano
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • A Child and the Bug [Laps ja mardik]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • A Leaf in Autumn [Lehekene sügisel]
    voice, piano
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • A Little Rooster [Tilluke kukk]
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Ball Game [Pallimäng]
    based on Estonian dance tune
    voice, children's instruments (percussion: chime I and II, xylophone I and II, triangle, large drum)
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • Bee [Mesimumm]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • Birch On a Hillside [Nurmenõlval kaseke]
    based on Russian folk tune
    voice, piano, glockenspiel
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Bird’s Spring [Lindude kevad]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Mart Raud
  • Birdie [Linnuke]
    voice, children's instrument (nightingale)
    Manuscript
  • Birdie on the Hill [Linnukene mäel]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Birds Already Singing [Juba linnukesed]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: Jakob Hermann, Paul Tekkel
    Manuscript
  • Birds' Song [Lindude laul]
    voice, piano
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Birthday Song [Sünnipäeva laul]
    voice, (piano), children's instruments (percussion: chime I and II, xylophone)
    Text: children's rhyme
    Manuscript
  • Bunny [Jänku]
    voice, piano
    Text: Olga Vyssotskaya
    Manuscript
  • Bunny’s Jenka Dance [Jänkujenka]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • Call, Call, Cuckoo [Kuku, kuku, käokene]
    1'
    voice, piano, xylophone, children's instrument (cuckoo instrument)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Campanula [Kellukas]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • Cherry Song [Kirsilaul]
    voice, chime I and II, drum
    Manuscript
  • Children's March [Laste marss]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: Riho Päts
    Manuscript
  • Children’s Song [Lastelaul]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • Clink-clank! [Kilks, kolks! koodid löövad]
    voice
    Text: folklore
  • Columbine [Kurekell]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
    Manuscript
  • Come Indoors! [Lapsed, tuppa!]
    voice, piano
    Text: Eduard Vöhrmann
    Manuscript
  • Crow, Humble Bird [Vares, vaga linnukene]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Cuckoo [Käoke]
    based on Czech folk tune
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Dance Song [Tantsulaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, children's instruments (percussion)
    Text: Neeme Laanepõld
    Manuscript
  • Dandelion [Võilill]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Publisher: Muusika
  • Day of Joy [Pidupäev]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
    Manuscript
  • Dear Santa Claus [Armas jõuluvanakene]
    voice, piano
  • Ding-dong [Killa, kõlla]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • Ding-dong! [Kill-Kõll!]
    Estonian folk melody
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Drawing Song [Joonistuslaul]
    voice, knocking (with pencil)
    Text: Kornei Tchukovsky
    Manuscript
  • Dwarf [Päkapikk]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, children's instruments (percussion: chime, xylophone I and II, triangle, drum)
    Text: Liina Raudsik
    Manuscript
  • Eating Song [Söögilaul]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi, Muusika
  • Egg Crack [Muna koks]
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • Father Christmas Is Coming [Tuleb nääriavana]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Adolf Rammo
    Manuscript
  • Father Christmas Is on His Way [Näärimees teel]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Aleksander Käär
    Manuscript
  • For Father [Isale]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Elmar Kuusik
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Preparatory choir of Ellerhein, conductor Tiina Ergma
    Manuscript
  • For Freedom Day [Vabadusepäevaks (Vabadusepäeval)]
    voice
    Text: "Childre's Joy"
  • For Mother [Emale]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Martin Lipp
    CD “Kodus kõik on kõige parem”, ERR (2008). Children’s Singing Studio of Estonian Radio
    CD “Karjapoiss on kuningas”, Eesti Raadio (1999). Children’s Singing Studio of Estonian Radio
  • Goat’s Dance [Kitsekese tants]
    after Estonian folk melody
    voice
    Text: folklore
  • Good Men [Tublid mehed]
    voice, children's instruments (percussion)
    Text: Juta Kaidla
    Manuscript
  • Headstand [Tiritamm]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi, Muusika
  • Helper [Abimees]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • Herding Dog [Koer lä’eb karja]
    voice, piano, children's instrument (brush)
    Text: children's rime
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Preparatory choir of Ellerhein, conductor Tiina Ergma
    Manuscript
  • Homeland's Birthday [Kodumaa sünnipäev]
    toddlers' choir, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Juta Kaidla
  • I Am Mihkel, the Seaman [Olen Mihkel, meremees]
    voice, piano
    Text: Riho Päts
    Manuscript
  • I Know Where Is Midrimaa [Tean, kus on Midrimaa]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • If Lenin Could Visit Us [Kui nüüd Lenin tuleks külla]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Margarita Ivensen, translated into Estonian by Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • In Autumn [Sügisel]
    voice, piano
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • In Dance Swing [Tantsuhoos]
    based on Estonian folk song
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion: chime I and II, tambourine, xylophone I and II, triangle, tambourine, timpani)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • In Spring [Kevadel]
    voice, piano
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • In Spring Month [Kevadkuul]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi, Muusika
  • Ladybird [Lepatriinu]
    voice, percussion
    Manuscript
  • Lark [Lõoke]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • Lenin [Lenin]
    voice, percussion
    Text: Manivald Kesamaa
    Manuscript
  • Lenin Picture [Lenini pilt]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
  • Little Artists [Väikesed artistid]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments), recorder
    Text: Riho Päts
    Manuscript
  • Little Bunny [Jänkupoju]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • Little Tiiu [Tiiu, tilluke]
    voice, children's instruments (percussion: chime I and II)
    Manuscript
  • Lullaby [Unelaul]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Elmar Kuusik
  • Lullaby [Hällilaul]
    based on Latvian folk tune
    voice, piano
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Master Mosquito [Sääsesaks]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ernst Enno
  • May [Mai]
    voice, piano
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
  • May Parade [Mai paraad]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ralf Parve
    Manuscript
  • Merrymaking [Pillerpall]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Children's Singing Studio of Estonian Radio, conductor Eda Neider
    CD “Kõige suuremad sõbrad : laulud ETV lastelavastustest, Eesti Televisoon (1999). Ene Järvis, Ivo Eensalu
    Manuscript
  • Midrimaa Song Ark [Midrimaa laululaegas]
    1. I Know Where Midrimaa Is
    2. Children’s Song
    3. Song about Washing Eyes
    4. Eating Song
    5. Helper
    6. Juss’s Slipper
    7. Violet
    8. Grown Out of Dress
    9. Children’s Verse Song (folklore)
    10. Headstand
    11. Bunny’s Jenka Dance
    12. Festive Day
    13. Brave Astronauts
    14. Driving to Town
    15. How the Christmas Tree Was Found
    16. Waiting for Santa Claus
    17. Riding
    18. March Song (voice, xylophone I and II, little drum, chime)
    19. Playing an Instrument
    20. In Spring Month
    21. Dandelion 
    22. Columbine
    23. Vernal Song of Joy
    24. Lark
    25. Song about Fish
    26. May Skirt
    27. ?
    28. Midri Game

    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Manuscript
  • Mother, Hello! [Ema, ae!]
    voice, percussion
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • Mouse Song [Hiirelugu]
    voice, piano, claves
    Text: Heljo Mänd after Scottish folk song
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
  • Muri [Muri]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Uno Leies
    Manuscript
  • My Brother Is Warrior [Minu vend on sõjamees (Minu vend on ratsamees)]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ralf Parve
  • My Home (Dear Home) [Minu kodu (Kallis kodu)]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: after Karl Eduard Sööt
    Manuscript
  • New Year's Song [Näärilaul]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ralf Parve
    Manuscript
  • Nickname [Nipitiri]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Karl Eduard Sööt
  • Odd Man [Veider mees]
    voice, piano
    Text: Kalju Kangur
    Manuscript
  • Old Goat [Vana sokk]
    based on Ukrainian folk song
    voice, piano
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • Old Goat [Vana sokk]
    voice, piano or children's instruments (percussion: chime, xylophone)
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • On Beautiful Summer Day [Kaunil suvepäeval]
    voice, percussion
    Text: Kornei Tchukovsky
    Manuscript
  • On the Bergamuty Islands [Kuskilei saartel]
    1'
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Jan Brzechwa
    Manuscript
  • On the Way to School [Kooliteel]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Juta Kaidla
  • Our Little Girls [Me väikesed tüdrukud]
    voice
    Text: Ada Oengo-Johanson
  • Our Presents [Meie kingid]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Juta Kaidla
  • Over Snowy Winter Roads [Üle lume lagedale (Jõuluteel)]
    Estonian folk melody
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Julius Oro
    DVD “Laste karaoke 3. Talvelaulud”, BiBaBo (200?)
    Publisher: SP Muusika, Talmar & Põhi
  • Owl [Öökull]
    1'
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion)
    Text: Jan Brzechova
    Manuscript
  • Peter Has a Flag [Peetril on lipuke]
    voice, piano
    Text: Uno Leies
    Manuscript
  • Picking Berries [Marjule]
    voice, piano, drum
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Pied Wagtail [Linavästrik]
    1'
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Pioneers' May Parade [Pioneeride maiparaad]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Manuscript
  • Raa-rii-raa [Raa-rii-raa]
    based on Austrian folk tune
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Manuscript
  • Red Flag Flying High [Lipp punab kõrgel]
    voice, piano
    Text: Juri Shumakov, translated by Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Riding [Ratsutus]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
    Manuscript
  • Santa Claus Is Coming [Tuleb jõuluvana]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Adolf Rammo
  • School Bell [Koolikell]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Manuscript
  • School's Wall Clock [Kooli seinakell]
    voice, percussion
    Manuscript
  • Secret Story [Salajutt]
    based on Hungarian folk song
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion)
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • Shrovetide [Vastlad]
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Peeter Jakobson
    Publisher: Talmar & Põhi
    Manuscript
  • Shrovetide Ride [Vastlasõit]
    voice, piano
    Text: Mart Raud
    Manuscript
  • Sing, Bird [Laula, linnuke]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Anna Haava
    Manuscript
  • Sink-sank [Sink-sank]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion: wooden drum, brushes)
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • Sleep, Little Mats [Maga, Matsikene]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: folklore
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Preparatory choir of Ellerhein, conductor Tiina Ergma
    Manuscript
  • Smith [Sepp]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion)
    Text: Riho Päts
    Manuscript
  • Snow, Come Down [Tule, lumi]
    voice, piano
    Text: Leili Andre
    Manuscript
  • Snowstorm Boys [Tuisupoisid]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Hando Runnel
    Manuscript
  • Song About a Stork [Laul kurest]
    based on Hungarian folk tune
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Heino Kaljuste
    Manuscript
  • Song about Little Fish [Laul kaladest]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • Song About Nice Pictures [Laul toredatest piltidest]
    voice, piano
    Text: Kornei Tshukovsky
    Manuscript
  • Song About Papaver [Laul moonist]
    1'
    2 voices, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Petro Rebro
    Manuscript
  • Song about Washing Eyes [Silmapesu laul]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • Sound, Sweet Song Echo [Kõla lahke laulukaja]
    voice, chime
    Manuscript
  • Spell [Kiirmus-kaarmus]
    voice, brushes
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Spring Has Arrived [Kevade tulnud ju]
    voice, hand clapping
    Text: Ernst Enno
    Manuscript
  • Squirrel [Orav]
    1'
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Maria Klokova
    Manuscript
  • Starling [Kuldnokk]
    voice, piano
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Stork [Kurg]
    voice, percussion
    Text: Jan Brzechova
    Manuscript
  • Summer Day is Nice [Suvepäev on kena]
    voice, children's instruments (percussion: chime I and II, xylophone)
    Text: Riho Päts
    Manuscript
  • Swallow [Pääsuke]
    voice, children's instruments (percussion: chime I and II)
    Manuscript
  • Swing Song [Kiigelaul]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Teddy Bear's Lullaby [Karumõmmi unelaul]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Heljo Mänd
    Manuscript
  • Ten Children´s Songs [Kümme lastelaulu]
    1. Joyous Song
    2. Mill Song (Kersti Merilaas)
    3. Needle Dance (Jan Brzechwa)
    4. In Autumn (J. Palm)
    5. Old Man Went (Heljo Mänd)
    6. Moon (Olivia Saar)
    7. Shrovetide Ride (Ernst Enno)
    8. Convallaria (Ernst Enno)
    9. Boys' Dance (Riho Päts)
    10. Rat's Wedding (Karl Eduard Sööt)

    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Manuscript
  • The Daily Dozen [Hommikuvõimlemine]
    voice, chime, xylophone, tambourine
    Text: Juta Kaidla
    Manuscript
  • The End of Piece [Lugu otsas]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: folklore
  • The Summer of Collective Farm Children [Kolhoosilaste suvi]
    voice, piano
    Text: Paul Rummo
  • There Is a Great Boat [On olemas üks uhke laev]
    voice, piano
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Tii, tii, Titmouse [Tii, tii, tihane]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion: chime I and II)
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Tip-tip! [Tip-tipp!]
    voice, piano, 2 xylophones
    Text: Made Päts
    Manuscript
  • Tipa on Her Way to School [Tipa kooliteel]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Ernst Enno
    CD “Eesti vanad lastelaulud. 4, Suvelaulud”, T. Kadajas (2009); Singers of pop-jazz department of Ülenurme Music School
    Publisher: SP Muusika
  • Titmouse [Tihane]
    voice, children's instruments (percussion)
    Text: Julius Oro
    Manuscript
  • To a Little Lark [Lõokesele]
    voice, children's instruments (percussion)
    Manuscript
  • Today We Are Going to Streets [Täna lähme tänavaile]
    Estonian Folk Melody
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments), (recorder)
    Text: Juta Kaidla
    Manuscript
  • Toddler's Music [Mudilasmuusika]
    for singing and playing rhythm instruments
    1. Tam-Tam, Marching Step (nursery thyme)
    2. Tii, Tii, Titmouse (folklore)
    3. Go to Sleep, Little Mats (folklore)
    4. Tick-Tock (Ernst Enno)
    5. Timm-Tamm, to You (folklore)
    6. Herding Dog (nursery rhyme)
    7. Swallow
    8. Smith
    9. If Lenin Could Visit Us (Margarita Ivensen, translated by Heljo Mänd)
    10. To Mother (Elmar Kuusik)
    11. To Father (Elmar Kuusik)
    12. For Birthday (Elmar Kuusik)
    13. Father Christmas is On His Way (Aleksander Käär)
    14. Song About Nice Pictures (Kornei Tshukovsky)
    15. Tip-tip, Little Chicks
    16. Riding (Ellen Niit)
    17. Today We Are Going to Streets (Juta Kaidla)
    18. To School (Juta Kaidla)
    19. Good Children (Riho Päts)
    20. Tuut-tuut, tuulo-luulo (based on folklore)
    21. Good Men (Juta Kaidla)
    22. You Will Hear the Story (Kersti Merilaas)
    23. Little Artists (Riho Päts)

    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: folklore, nursery rhyme, Ernst Enno, Elmar Kuusik etc.
    Manuscript
  • Toddler's Music II [Mudilasmuusika II]
    for singing and playing rhythm instruments
    1. Festive Day (Ellen Niit)
    2. Memorising A-B (folklore)
    3. Riding to Town (nursery rhyme)
    4. Come, Snow (Leili Andre)
    5. Father Christmas is Coming (Adolf Rammo)
    6. Shrovetide (Peeter Jakobson)
    7. Ding-Dong! (Ernst Enno)
    8. Midri Game (folklore)
    9. Larksong (Magda Univer)
    10. Higgledy-Piggledy (Gunvor Rootsi)

    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: folklore, Ellen Niit, Leili Andre, Adolf Rammo etc.
    Manuscript
  • Tractor [Traktor]
    voice, children's instruments (percussion)
    Text: Ralf Parve
    Manuscript
  • Uncle Mole's Party [Mutionu pidu]
    based on Estonian folk tune
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Alide Dahlberg
    Manuscript
  • Vernal Song of Joy [Kevadine rõõmulaul]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • Violet [Kannike]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • Waiting for Father Christmas [Nääritaadi ootel]
    from the cycle „Midrimaa’s Song Box“
    voice, piano, children’s instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Ellen Niit
    Publisher: Muusika
  • We All Must Learn [Õppima kõik peame]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Otto Roots
    CD “Kiili Kunstide Kool 15”, Kiili Kunstide Kool (2005). Ensemble of 1st and 2nd grade pupils
    Manuscript
  • We Wish You a Happy Birthday [Palju õnne soovime]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Juta Kaidla
  • Where is My Dear Home? [Kus on minu koduke?]
    voice, piano, 2 glockenspiels, 2 xylophones
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Who is Living in the Woods [Kes elab metsa sees]
    based on German folk tune
    voice, piano, xylophone
    Text: folklore
    Manuscript
  • Who Is Singing Like That? [Kes see laulab nii?]
    voice, piano
    Text: Muia Veetamm
    Manuscript
  • Willow Fife Piece [Pillilugu]
    voice, children's instruments (percussion: triangle, tambourine, brushes)
    Manuscript
  • Winter Joy [Talverõõm]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Riho Päts
  • Woodpecker [Rähn]
    1'
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion: xylophone, tambourine, wooden drum, triangle)
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • Work Song [Töölaul]
    1'30''
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion: chime, xylophone, brush, cymbals, wooden drum)
    Text: Kaarel Korsen
    Manuscript
  • You Will Hear the Story [Kohe kuuled sellest loost]
    voice, piano, children's instruments (percussion instruments)
    Text: Kersti Merilaas
    Manuscript
  • Young Builder [Noor ehitaja]
    voice, accompaniment
    Text: Otto Roots

Instrumental works for children

  • Piano Pieces for Children on Estonian Folk Tunes [Klaveripalad lastele eesti rahvaviisidel]
    dedicated to Imbi-Leelo
    1. Folk Dance
    2. Round Game
    3. Sheperd’s Willow Fife
    4. Horn Piece (piano, percussion)
    5. Bagpipe Piece
    6. Cuckoo
    7. Mourning Song
    8. Stick Dance
    9. Folk Song
    10. Weding Song
    11. Little Billy-goat
    12. Sheperd’s Dance
    13. Shawl Dance
    14. Playing Song
    15. Flax Puller
    16. Horn Piece
    17. Crow, You Pious Little Bird
    18. Lullaby
    19. Hopping Dance
    20. On Pasture
    21. Warriors' March

    1929
    piano, (percussion)
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi Koolimuusika Fond (2008). Leelo Kõlar (only Sheperd's Dance, Little Billy-goat, Cuckoo, In Pasture), Andres Rang (only Shawl Dance)
    CD “Eesti heliloojate klaverimuusikat lastele ja noortele = Piano music for children and youth by Estonian composers”, L. Kõlar (2002). Leelo Kõlar (piano) (only Cuckoo, In Pasture)
    Manuscript
  • Birdie's complaint [Linnukese kaebus]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Boys' Dance [Poiste tants]
    Grotesque Dance
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Cuckoos Are Calling [Käokesed kukuvad]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Flight of the Butterfly [Liblika lend]
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Playing Willow Pipe [Pajupilli mäng]
    Musicians
    piano
    Manuscript
  • Reflections of Pioneer’ Camp Joys [Kajastusi pioneeri laagrirõõmudest]
    piano cycle
    1. Hoisting the Flag
    2. Hiking Songs Are Sounding Again
    3. Campfire Tale (Little Ballad)
    4. Two Cuckoos Were Cuckooing
    5. Campfire Games (Variations on Estonian folk dance “Oat John”) (Oat-John Game):
    I Dance Piece (Folk Dance)
    II Joke Game (Pop-up Dance)
    III March of Tin Soldiers (Pioneers' Goose March)
    IV Waltz of Sadness (Waltz of the Stars)
    V Horse Ride
    VI Running Game (Trick Game)
    6. Song About Ferns
    7. Interesting Work (Toccatina)
    8. Relay Race (Galoppa)
    9. Train Ride
    10. Joyful Camp Echoes

    piano
    Manuscript
  • Zither Piece [Kandlelugu]
    piano
    Manuscript

INCIDENTAL MUSIC

Music to plays

  • Tricks of Peeter from Püve Farm [Püve Peetri riukad]
    musical village-play
    1941/1971
    soloists, symphony orchestra: 1111, 2000, percussion, harp, strings (2nd redaction 1971)
    Libretto: Priit Põldroos and Muia Veetamm after August Kitzberg’s play
    Fp: 1941, Väiketeater (Little Theatre)
    Manuscript
  • The Subterraneans [Maa-alused]
    musical fairy-tale in three acts and five scenes
    Act I
    Scene I
    1. Story
    2. Song of Grandmother
    3. The Leaving of Ants
    Scene II
    4. Introduction (In Wintery Woods)
    5. Snowstorm Dance
    6. Sunshine Boys' Dance
    7. Ants and Pine Tree Stick Man Are Leaving

    Act II
    Scene III
    8. Smiths' Dance and Song (Wonder Smiths' Song)
    9. Dance of Evil Spirits
    10. = 7.

    Act  III
    Scene IV
    11. At Party Celebration. Fanfares
    12. Table Music (Eating Accompaniment Music)
    13. Dance of Jewels
    14. Song of Silver Hair
    15. Song of Ants
    16. Song of Mercury
    17. Dance Song of Ants
    18. Tempest Polka
    19. Lullaby
    20. Waking Up Piece
    21. Dance Piece
    Scene V
    22. On Summery Pasture
    23. Shepherds' Song
    24. Final Song of Grandmother
    25. Final Piece (Dance-variations)

    1934/1968
    soloists, choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4221, 1+3, piano, harp, strings
    Libretto: Henrik Visnapuu
    Fp: 1935, Tallinn Drama Theatre
    Manuscript
  • Our Village Boys [Meie küla poisid]
    musical comedy
    Prologue:
    1. Introduction. Horseman´s Greeting Song
    2. March of the Masks
    3. Horseman´s Song

    Act 1:
    4. Kiika Boys´ Song
    5. Õllritsu-Aadu and Kiika Boys
    6. Drinking Song
    7. Mocking
    8. Kiika Boys´ Bragging Song
    9. Tossu Boys´ Bragging Song
    10. Mocking Song
    11. Pilli-Jüri´s Sentimental Song
    12. Tossu Boys´ Attack Song
    13. Mart´s Song and Dance
    14. Bock´s Dance
    15. Wedding Game
    16. Bagpipe

    Act 2:
    17. Evening Mood
    18. Tillu-Tiina´s Song
    19. War Song
    20. Brawl Song

    Act 3:
    21a-b. War March
    22. Viva
    23. Sprained Song
    24. Kiika Boys´ Gang Song
    25. Pilli-Jüri´s Gang Song
    26. Circle Song
    27. Circle Dance

    Epilogue:
    28. Final Song

    1942/1966
    soloists, choir, symphony orchestra: 2222, 4221, 1+4, harp, cembalo or prepared piano, strings
    Libretto: Henrik Visnapuu
    Fp: directed by Kaarel Ird; December 12, 1967, Theatre Vanemuine (2nd redaction 1966)
    CD “Riho Pätsi heliloomingut”, Riho Pätsi koolimuusika Fond (2008). Mixed Choir of Theatre Vanemuine, soloists, orchestra, conductor Eeric Kõlar (scenes from comedy)
    Manuscript
  • Music for Aino Kallas’ play „Mare and His Son“ [Muusika Aino Kalda näidendile “Mare ja ta poeg”]
    1. Sakala Man Arrives
    2. Imanti Arrives
    3. Imanti Leaves
    4. Introduction to the 1st Scene of 2nd Act
    5. Drinking Song
    6. Leikars' Song II
    7. Mare Arrives
    8. Imanti Charges to Death
    9. Ave Maria
    10. Blood Words
    11. Prelude to Act 3
    12. Mare Cries
    13. Distant Echoes of Crying Women's Song
    14. People Gather for Mare's Execution

    1935
    soloists, choir, organ, orchestra: 2221, 1000, 1+2, piano, strings
    Text: Aino Kallas
    Manuscript
  • Music for Artur Adson’s play „Living Capital Or Firend, Lend Me 20 cents“ [„Elav kapital ehk sõber, laena 20 senti”] [Muusika Artur Adsoni rahvatükile „Elav kapital ehk sõber, laena 20 senti”]
    1934
  • Music for August Tamman’s comedy „Cloud Cross“ [„Pilveristi“] [Muusika August Tammani komöödiale “Pilveristi”]
    1934

FOLKSY MUSIC

  • 10 Little Folk Pieces [10 rahvamuusikalist lookest]
    1. Folk Instrument Piece
    2. Stomp-stomp-stomp
    3. Fife Tune
    4. Lutu-piece
    5. Double Game
    6. Tralle-ralle March
    7. Shepherd Boys' Piece
    8. Cattle Game
    9. Clapping Dance
    10. Step-step Dance

    1975
    recorders' or other melody instruments' ensemble, percussion
    Manuscript
  • Four Estonian Folk Pieces [Neli eesti rahvapillilugu]
    1. Room of the Wind 
    2. Frog Dance 
    3. Bear Dance 
    4. Kasatski 

    based on Estonian folk tunes
    4 violins, cello, piano
    Manuscript

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

  • Serenade [Serenaad]
    arrangement by Riho Päts after Friedrich August Saebelmann
    1945
    voice, piano
    Text: Heinrich Heine
    Manuscript
  • Animals' Party [Loomade pidu]
    arrangement by Riho Päts after Meeta Terri's Estonian folk tune arrangement
    voice, piano, percussion
    Text: Liina Raudsik
    Manuscript
  • Fir Tree [Kuusepuuke]
    arrangement by Riho Päts after Mihhail Krassev
    voice, piano, triangle, tambourine
    Text: Zinaida Alexandrova
    Manuscript
  • Lenin Picture [Lenini pilt]
    arrangement by Riho Päts after Lev Shulgin
    voice, piano, glockenspiel
    Text: Margarita Ivensen
    Manuscript
  • Menuet [Menuett]
    arrangement by Riho Päts after Joseph Haydn
    string quartet
    Manuscript
  • My Fortunate and Free Country (Boris Mokrousov) [Mu õnnerikas, vaba maa (Boris Mokroussov)]
    arrangement after Boris Mokrousov
    mixed choir
    Text: Alexei Fatyanov
    Manuscript
  • Sing and Work [Laul ja töö]
    arrangement by Riho Päts after Meeta Terri
    voice, piano, percussion
    Text: Meeta Terri
    Manuscript
  • Workers' Day [Maipühal]
    arrangement by Riho Päts after Meeta Terri
    voice, piano, percussion
    Text: Juta Kaidla
    Manuscript