The two sets of Old American Songs are beloved, standard vocal literature. This edition combines them in one publication, and also transposes them from the original Medium Voice keys both up for High Voice, and down for Low Voice. The original Medium Voice publications remain available.

Songlist: I Bought Me A Cat, Long Time Ago, Simple Gifts (COPLAND), The Boatmen's Dance, The Dodger, The Little Horses, Zion's Walls, The Golden Willow Tree, Ching-A-Ring Chaw, At the River (COPLAND)

The two sets of Old American Songs are beloved, standard vocal literature. This edition combines both sets in one publication, available for the first time with a CD of piano accompaniments.

Songlist: I Bought Me A Cat, Long Time Ago, Simple Gifts, The Boatmen's Dance, The Dodger, The Little Horses, Zion's Walls, The Golden Willow Tree, At The River, Ching-A-Ring Chaw

A set of 4 art songs: La princesse endormie, Dissonance, Mon chant est amer et sauvage and La mer. Text in Russian and French with English translations.

Singers will cherish these powerful solo arrangements by Mark Hayes, Jay Althouse, Philip Kern, Greg Gilpin, and other fine Alfred arrangers. Including favorite traditional spirituals like "Deep River," "Sit Down Servant," "Witness," and "Down in the Valley to Pray," this inspirational collection is essential to every solo singer's library. Fresh contemporary arrangements that sing and play well, available in medium high and medium low editions, with or without the accompaniment CD.

Lyris in English only. Contents: Clouds and Darkness - Lord - Thou Art My Refuge - Hear My Prayer - God is My shepherd - I Will Sing New Songs - Hear My Prayer, - Lord - By the Waters of Babylon - Turn Thee to Me - I Will Lift Mine Eyes - Sing Ye a Joyful Song.

Songlist: God Is My Shepherd, Hear My Prayer, O Lord, By The Waters Of Babylon, Hear My Prayer (Dvorak), Clouds And Darkness, Lord, Thou Art My Refuge, I Will Sing New Songs, Turn Thee To Me, Sing Ye A Joyful Song, I Will Life Mine Eyes (Dvorak)

A terrific collection that brings together nine of Britten's previously unpublished songs, written over a period of 25 years from 1935 onwards. Many were originally intended to be part of song-cyles but were cut during the final revisions. This edition includes a helpful introduction and information regarding each song. Titles: A Poison Tree * Birthday Song for Erwin * Cradle Song * If Thou Wilt Ease Thine Heart * Not Even Summer Yet * The Red Cockatoo * When You're Feeling Like Expressing Your Affection * Wild with Passion.

60 songs, with extensive historical introductory notes. Includes all art songs originally composed for voice and piano published by Boosey & Hawkes. The content is the same for the High Voice and Medium/Low Voice volumes, with newly published transpositions as necessary. Contents: The Birds - A Charm of Lullabies (5 songs) - Evening, Morning, Night - Fish in the Unruffled Lakes (6 songs) - The Holy Sonnets of John Donne (8 songs) - On This Island (5 songs) - Sechs Hölderlin Fragmente (6 songs) - Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo) - Songs from the Chinese (6 songs, transcribed for voice and piano) - Winter Words (8 songs plus 2 songs cut from the cycle) - Two Ballads (duets).

Songlist: Morning, Nocturne, Dance Song, Evening, Seascape, Night, Proud Songsters, The Choirmaster's Burial, The Birds, A Cradle Song, The Highland Balou, Sephestia's Lullaby, A Charm, The Nurse's Song, To Lie Flat On The Back, Night Covers Up The Rigid Land, The Sun Shines Down, Fish In The Unruffled Lakes, What's In Your Mind?, Underneath The Abject Willow, Oh My Blacke Soule!, Batter My Heart, O Might Those Sighes And Teares, Oh, To Vex Me, What If This Present, Since She Whom I Loved, At The Round Earth's Imagined Corners, Thou Hast Made Me, Death, Be Not Proud, Let The Florid Music Praise!, and more

These nine Latin American gems will be a stunning addition to your vocal repertoire. Whether performed in Spanish or English, these masterful arrangements feature sophisticated piano accompaniments and stylish vocal lines that emphasize the dramatic nuances of their delightful texts. Titles: Vuela, suspiro (Fly, My Sighs) * oDónde vas, Alfonso Doce? (Where Do You Go, Alfonso XII?) * A cantar a una niña (When I Sang to a Child) * Mi mamá me aconsejaba (My Mama Advised Me) * Nest rua (On Our Street) * Una tarde fesquita de Mayo (One Cool Afternoon in May) * El Capotín (A Little Rain Hat) * Al pasar por Sevilla (On Visiting Sevilla) * Villancico (Carol).

Songlist: Vuela, suspiro (Fly, My Sighs), oDónde vas, Alfonso Doce? (Where Do You Go, Alfonso XII?), A cantar a una niña (When I Sang to a Child), Mi mamá me aconsejaba (My Mama Advised Me), Nest rua (On Our Street), Una tarde fesquita de Mayo (One Cool Afternoon in May), El Capotín (A Little Rain Hat), Al pasar por Sevilla (On Visiting Sevilla), Villancico (Carol)

With 45 songs by 22 composers, this is the most comprehensive single volume of art songs composed by women ever published. It includes biographical information about the composers and historical information about each song, with songs in English, French, German and Italian.

Songlist: Auf dem Land und in der Stadt (A. Amalia), year's at the spring, The from THREE BROWNING SONGS (A. Beach), Ah, Love but a day! from THREE BROWNING SONGS (A. Beach), I send my heart up to thee! from THREE BROWNING SONGS (A. Beach), Reflets (L. Boulanger), Le Couteau (N. Boulanger), Per le più vaga e bella (Aria of the Shepherd) (F. Caccini), ...crin (C. Chaminade), Mignonne (C. Chaminade), Mots d'amour (C. Chaminade), Povero cor tu palpiti (I. Colbran), La speranza al cor mi dice (I. Colbran), Frühling (F. Mendelssohn Hensel), Morgenständchen (F. Mendelssohn Hensel), Nachtwanderer (F. Mendelssohn Hensel), Suleika (F. Mendelssohn Hensel), Warum sind denn du Rosen so blaß (F. Mendelssohn Hensel), À Trianon (A. Holmès), Velvet Shoes (M. Howe), Den Abschied schnell genommen (J. Lang), Ob ich manchmal Dein gedenke (J. Lang), There are fairies at the bottom of our garden (L. Lehmann), Bei du ist es traut (A. Mahler), Ich wandle unter Blumen (A. Mahler), Laue Sommernacht (A. Mahler), Die stille Stadt (A. Mahler), Les Brigands (M. Malibran), La Voix qui dit: Je t'aime (M. Malibran), Colombine (Poldowski), L'heure exquise (Poldowski), and more

A collection of songs for Medium Low voice, composed by Charles François Gounod.

Songlist: Alma, Sintamos!, Bailete Agitanado, Cofiado Jilguerillo, Cuerpo Bueno, Alma Divina, De Pena, de Susto, El Contrabandista, El Jilguerito con Pico de Oro, La Tirana de Tripili, Tirana Del Cangrejo, Ya Canta el Ave

Contains the same titles as Classic Songs for high voice, arranged here for low voice.

Songlist: Boise Epais, Come Let's Be Merry, L'amour de Moi, L'Etoile du Matin, Le Rosier, My Lovely Celia, Non Posso Vivere, O, Dolcissima Speranza, Phillis Has Such Charming Graces, Piango Gemo, Se Nel Ben, Sorge Nel Petto, The Happy Lover

This lyric American master is celebrated in comprehensive collections of some of the greatest achievements in setting words to music in the 20th century. Fascinating, extensive essays by the composer give fresh insights into these masterworks. The Medium/Low Voice edition includes the first published transpositions of Songs about Spring and Six Elizabethan Songs. Contents: SONGS ABOUT SPRING: Who Knows if the Moon's a Balloon - Spring is like a Perhaps Hand - In Just-spring - In Spring Comes - When Faces Called Flowers Float out of the Ground - SIX ELIZABETHAN SONGS: Spring - Sleep - Winter - Dirge - Diaphenia - Hymn - FROM THE DIARY OF VIRGINIA WOOLF: The Diary - Anxiety - Fancy - Hardy's Funeral - Rome - War - Parents - Last Entry - THE ANDREE EXPEDITION: PART ONE: IN THE AIR: Prologue - the Balloon Rises - Pride and Ambition - Dinner Aloft - The Unforeseen Problem - the Flight Aborted - PART TWO: ON THE ICE: Mishap with a Sledge - The King's Jubilee - Illness and Drugs - Hallucinations - Anna's Birthday - Epilogue - Final Words - CASA GUIDI: Casa Guidi - The Italian Cook and the English Maid - Robert Browning - The Death of Mr. Barrett - Domesticity - MISS MANNERS ON MUSIC: Prologue - Manners at a Concert - Manners at the Ballet - Manners for Contemporary Music - Manners at a Church Recital - Manners at the Opera - Envoi

Songlist: Songs about Spring, Six Elizabethan Songs, From the Diary of Virginia Woolf, The Andree Expedition, Casa Guidi, Miss Manners on Music

Contents: Spring - Sleep - Winter - Dirge - Diaphenia - Hymn. Includes composer commentary and access to companion recorded piano accompaniments online for download or streaming.

Singer's Library of Song features 37 of the world's best-loved songs from the Medieval era through the 20th Century, presented with historical information and performance suggestions that are designed to enhance and educate developing vocalists. Art Songs, arias, folk songs, spirituals, and lieder---they're all here, and they're all beautifully laid out in this comprehensive 200-page anthology for vocal study. English, Latin, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Hebrew texts are included, and accurate translations and IPA pronunciation guides pave the way for serious singers. Available in low, medium, and high editions with optional accompaniment CDs (set of 2), Singer's Library of Song is a must-have for every voice teacher and student.

This collection of the most beautiful songs by Erik Satie is part of Musique vocale française, a series designed for students, teachers and professional singers which includes the best French vocal repertoire both in original and transposed key, with new engravings and translations of the lyrics. Useful for high school contest soloists, college/university students and professional singers.

A collection of songs for Low Voice, composed by Felix Mendelssohn.

Italian composer Franceso Paolo Tosti (1846-1916) wrote more than 350 songs, among which were favorites of famous singers, from Caruso and Tetrazzini in his day to Pavarotti and Carreras in ours. With a direct and simple grace and sensual Italianate vocal lines, his works were in some ways an art music reply to the Neapolitan folk tradition. Featuring 30 Tosti songs available for the first time in two keys, these editions present excellent material for teaching the basics of classical singing as well as for the recital stage. They also include translations for study, a biography of the composer, and a select discography.

Songlist: GOOD-BYE (TOSTI), Addio, fanciulla (F TOSTI), Aprile (F TOSTI), Chanson de l'adieu (F TOSTI), Chitarrata abruzzese (F TOSTI), Ideale (F TOSTI), In van preghi (F TOSTI), La mia canzone (F TOSTI), L'ultimo bacio (F TOSTI), La serenata (F TOSTI), Luna d'estate (F TOSTI), Mattinata (F TOSTI), Penso (F TOSTI), Per morire (F TOSTI), Pour un baiser (F TOSTI), Ridonami la calma (F TOSTI), SOGNO (F TOSTI), Tormento (F TOSTI), Tristezza (F TOSTI), Vorrei (F TOSTI), Vorrei morire (F TOSTI), 'A VUCCHELLA (F TOSTI), AVE MARIA (F TOSTI), II PESCATORE CANTA (F TOSTI), L'ALBA SEPARA DALLA LUCE L'OMBRA (F TOSTI), L'ULTIMA CANZONE (F TOSTI), MARECHIARE (F TOSTI), NON T'AMO PIU (F TOSTI), MALIA (F TOSTI), L'ORA E TARDA (F TOSTI)

The Pathways of Song series offers concert songs in easy vocal ranges for the voice student, by composers such as Schubert, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The series includes representative repertoire, with English translations and piano accompaniment.

The entire Pathways of Song series offers a wide variety of concert repertoire in appropriate vocal ranges by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, Scarlatti, and Schubert. The series includes English translations where appropriate. Accompaniment CDs are now available for Volumes 1, 2, and 3.

The Pathways of Song series offers concert songs in easy vocal ranges for the voice student, by composers such as Schubert, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The series includes representative repertoire, with English translations and piano accompaniment.

The entire Pathways of Song series offers a wide variety of concert repertoire in appropriate vocal ranges by composers such as Bach, Grieg, Handel, Haydn, Schubert, Schumann, and Strauss. The series includes English translations where needed. Please note that Accompaniment CDs are now available for all volumes! The Best of Pathways of Song offers 49 exceptional vocal solos, all favorites from the four volumes. Accompaniments are included on a set of 2 CDs.

The Pathways of Song series offers concert songs in easy vocal ranges for the voice student, by composers such as Schubert, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The series includes representative repertoire, with English translations and piano accompaniment. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Contents: Mignon's Lied - Es war ein Konig in Thule - Es muss ein Wunderbares sein - Freudvoll und Leidvoll - Die Schlusselblumen - In Liebeslust - Die Loreley - Du bist wie eine Blume - Oh! Quand je dors - S'il est un charmant gazon - Kling' leise, mein Lied - Die drei Zigeuner.

Songlist: Song Of Mignon (Liszt F), There Was A King In Thule(Liszt), Es Muss Ein Wunderbares Sein, Joyful And Woeful (Liszt F), Primroses, The (Liszt F), In Love's Delight (Liszt F), The Loreley, Ah Sweet As Any Flower (Liszt F), O While I Sleep (Liszt F), If There Be Charming Lawn(Liszt), Breathe Lightly My Lay (Liszt), Three Gypsies, The (Liszt F)

A series of carefully graded progressive exercises to improve singing technique, for both solo singers and choirs. Includes exercises focussing on breathing and breath control, the production of vowel-sounds and consonants, good singing technique, and ear-training.

The sterling value and great usefulness of Concone's lessons have been so long recognized, that their extensive adoption caused the issue of numerous editions in almost every country where the study of the Art of Singing is cultivated. No edition, however, is as thorough and complete as his 'Fifty Lessons' series. The purpose of these lessons, in the author's own words, are 'to place and fix the voice accurately,' and 'to develop taste while singing broad, elegant and rhythmical melodies.' This is a vocal training series not to be missed!

The sterling value and great usefulness of Concone's lessons have been so long recognized, that their extensive adoption caused the issue of numerous editions in almost every country where the study of the Art of Singing is cultivated. No edition, however, is as thorough and complete as his 'Fifty Lessons' series. The purpose of these lessons, in the author's own words, are 'to place and fix the voice accurately,' and 'to develop taste while singing broad, elegant and rhythmical melodies.' This is a vocal training series not to be missed!

A collection of nine songs set for Medium-Low voice. The dates of composition range from 1978 to 2003.

Songlist: My Love Walks in Velvet, White Horses, Maggie and Milly and Molly and Ma, As A Branch in May, Mornings Innocent, I Will Be Earth, Psalm 23, Crossing the Bar, The Sunrise Ruby

One dozen spirituals arranged for solo voice with accompaniment. Preserved in Burleigh's arrangements are the essential characteristics of these songs that generally derived from spontaneous outbursts of intense religious fervor. Titles: Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray * Were You There * Deep River and more.

Are you struggling to sing in a foreign language? The Language of Song are graded songbooks that provide classic song repertoire, carefully selected by examiners and professional singers Heidi Pegler and Nicola-Jane Kemp to develop the vital skills required to sing in a foreign language. Each song gives both a literal and poetic translation of each text, a detailed pronunciation guide and background information on the songs as well as technical and musical teaching points. The accompanying CD provides the text for each song spoken by a native speaker -- expert language consultants who specialize in coaching singers -- as well as a recording of each song accompaniment. Titles: (Torelli) Tu Lo Sai, (Scarlatti) Toglietemi La Vita Ancor, (Caccini) Amarilli, Mia Bella, (Parisotti) Se Tu M'ami, (Bellini) Vaga Luna, (Mozart) An Chloe, (Brahms) Vergebliches Standchen, (Schubert) Standchen, (Reger) Maria Wiegenlied, (Schumann) Die Lotosblume, (Schubert) Die Forelle, (Chausson) Le Charme, (Fauré) Le Secret, (Aurore) Clair De Lune, (Granados) El Majo Discreto, and (Rodrigo) En Jere De La

Are you struggling to sing in a foreign language? The Language of Song are graded songbooks that provide classic song repertoire, carefully selected by examiners and professional singers Heidi Pegler and Nicola-Jane Kemp to develop the vital skills required to sing in a foreign language. Each song gives both a literal and poetic translation of each text, a detailed pronunciation guide and background information on the songs as well as technical and musical teaching points. The accompanying CD provides the text for each song spoken by a native speaker -- expert language consultants who specialize in coaching singers -- as well as a recording of each song accompaniment. Titles: (Caldara) Alma Del Core, (Schubert) An Die Laute, (Lully) Bois Epais (Sombre Woods), (Giordani) Caro Mio Ben, (Brahms) Chevaliers De La Table Ronde, Dein Blaues Auge, (Fauré) En Priere, (Schubert) Fruhlingslied, (Mendelssohn) Gruss, (Schubert) Heidenroslein, (Schumann) Kinderwacht (Little Children), (Fauré) Lydia, (Paisiello) Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento, (Anon) Nina, (Handel) Non Lo Diro Col Labbro, (Cottrau) Santa Lucia, (Caldara) Sebben, Crudele, (Brahms) Sonntag (Sunday), (Carissimi) Vittoria, Mio Core!, (Brahms) Wiegenlied Op. 49 No. 4.

The ability to sing in foreign languages is a much-needed skill for singers, but few vocal training resources tackle this aspect comprehensively in one book. With this in mind, ABRSM examiners and professional singers Heidi Pegler and Nicola-Jane Kemp have written The language of song, a graded series of songbooks that provide classic song repertoire, carefully selected to develop the vital skills required to sing in a foreign language. An invaluable resource for all singing students and teachers, each song gives both a literal and poetic translation of each text, a detailed pronunciation guide using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) guide and background information on the songs as well as technical and musical teaching points. The accompanying CD provides the text for each song spoken by a native speaker - expert language consultants who specialise in coaching singers - as well as a recording of each song accompaniment by international pianist Iain Harrington. Not just ideal for those taking graded singing exams, these are invaluable for singers of any age exploring international song repertoire up to university and college level. Learn to sing this wonderful foreign language repertoire confidently and effectively and celebrate the Language of Song!

Songs by the great English Baroque composer Henry Purcell, realized by Britten, most suitable for student singers have been selected for this collection. Contents: Fairest Isle - Hark the ech'ing air - How blest are shepherds - I attempt from love's sickness to fly - I'll sail upon the Dog-star - If music be the food of love (1st version) - Man is for the woman made - Music for a while - On the brow of Richmond Hill - There's not a swain of the plain - Turn then thine eyes - We sing to him.

Songlist: I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly, If Music Be The Food Of Love, Fairest Isle, Hark The Ech'ing Air!, How Blest Are Shepherds, I'll Sail Upon The Dog-Star, Man Is For The Woman Made, Music For A While, On The Brow Of Richmond Hill, There's Not A Swain Of The Plain, Turn Then Thine Eyes, We Sing To Him

A collection of 14 holiday favorites wonderfully arranged for voice and piano. Appropriate for school or church use.

Songlist: O Holy Night, Good King Wenceslas, All Through the Night, And More!

The Christmas Soloist contains 10 bright, new arrangements of seasonal favorites for medium high or medium low voice and piano.

Songlist: Ding Dong! Merrily on High, God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, And More!

Alfred's newest addition to the ...for Solo Singers series offers 11 masterful vocal solo settings, designed to bring down the house or add the perfect final closing sentiment to your presentation. Well-known composers/arrangers Jay Althouse, Sally Albrecht, and Mark Hayes are all represented in this collection.

Songlist: Battle Hymn of the Republic, Bringing in the Sheaves, Danny Boy, Dry Bones, Finale from The Gondoliers, Give My Regards to Broadway, May You Always Have a Song, O Holy Night, Simple Gifts, Song of Peace, You Made Me Love You

A collection of 14 holiday favorites wonderfully arranged for voice and piano. Appropriate for school or church use. Titles: Sing Noel * Silent Night * Hodie * Jingle Bells * Winter Carol * Sleigh Song * O Holy Night * Good King Wenceslas * Away in a Manger * He Shall Feed His Flock * Angels We Have Heard on High * Still a Bach Christmas * All Through the Night * The Little Cradle Rocks Tonight in Glory. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Songlist: Sing Noel, Silent Night, Hodie, Jingle Bells, Winter Carol, Sleigh Song, O Holy Night, Good King Wenceslas, Away in a Manger, He Shall Feed His Flock, Angels We Have Heard on High, Still a Bach Christmas, All Through the Night, The Little Cradle Rocks Tonight in Glory

Alfred's newest addition to the . . . for Solo Singers series offers 11 masterful vocal solo settings, designed to bring down the house or add the perfect final closing sentiment to your presentation. Well-known composers/arrangers Jay Althouse, Sally Albrecht, and Mark Hayes are all represented in this collection. Titles: Battle Hymn of the Republic * Bringing in the Sheaves * Danny Boy * Dry Bones * Finale from The Gondoliers * Give My Regards to Broadway * May You Always Have a Song * O Holy Night * Simple Gifts * Song of Peace * You Made Me Love You. Accompaniment CDs are available for both Medium High and Medium Low voices.

13 famous texts are the centerpieces of these magnificent settings by nine of Alfred Music's top writers. From Shakespeare to Stevenson, the Bible to traditional Latin settings, this collection is the perfect resource for singers of all ages. Ideal for vocal study by school age singers, these vocal gems can be used as audition solos, or for contests, festivals, and competitions. Titles: Ye Shall Have a Song * Who Has Seen the Wind? * Kyrie * The Stars Are With the Voyager * Where Go the Boats? * There Is a Season * Pie Jesu * Sigh No More, Ladies * Dedication * A New Alleluia * Venite in Bethlehem * Winter Carol * May Sunshine Light Your Way.

The most practical, all-around Christmas collection for singers, with 45 essential solos for the season. There are traditional carol arrangements, art songs and traditional Christmas songs, and three of the greatest of all popular Christmas standards. All songs are in English. Available in three keys, this collection is perfect literature for teaching voice.

Songlist: A Christmas Carol, As Lately We Watched, Bells Over Bethlehem, Carol Of The Birds, Caroling, Caroling, Christmas Candle, A Christmas Cradle Song, The Christmas Song, Come To The Stable With Jesus, The Darkness Is Falling, Do You Hear What I Hear, Fum, Fum, Fum, Gesu Bambino (The Infant Jesus), Go, Tell It On The Mountain, He Is Born, The Holy Child (Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant), Holy Infant's Lullaby (Dello Joio), In The Bleak Midwinter, The Kings, Little Noel, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Love Came Down At Christmas, Mary Had A Baby, Mary's Slumber Song, O Come Away, Ye Shepherds, O Hearken Ye, O Holy Night, O Savior Sweet, On Christmas Night, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow, The Shepherds, and more

Joan Boytim, compiler of The First Book of Solos series, is the most respected name in widely-used publications for the developing singer. She brings her expertise and vast knowledge of literature into the sacred genre with this collection, which presents traditional sacred solos for classical voice and piano. The songs span from the easy to the more challenging, but all are within the realm of a reasonable, classical solo for a church service. Some of the songs included have long been out of print. The 43 selections range from classics by Bach and Mozart to early 20th century favorites and rarities.

Songlist: The Heart Worships (Holst), The Lord Is My Light, The Call, Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law, I Sought The Lord, Ave Maria, Prayer, Love Ye The Lord, Ave Verum (Jesu, Word Of God Incarnate), The Holy City, Panis Angelicus (O Lord Most Holy), This Joyful Eastertide, Hear My Cry, O God (Franck), O Lord Be Merciful (Bartlett), The Palms (Les Rameaux), Lord Is My Light,The (Allitsen), God Is My Shepherd (Dvorák), Cross Of Calvary,The (Gounod), Come, Ye Blessed (Scott)

Joan Frey Boytim, a nationally recognized expert on teaching the young voice, has compiled this collection especially for young women singers. The 24 songs - exellent literature for the young classical singer - have been chosen not only for the vocal ability of pre-teens and young teens, but also for the tastes and sensibilities of this age group. All songs are in English.

Songlist: AN APRIL GIRL (Fairlamb), BOATS OF MINE (Miller), CARE FLIES FROM THE LAD THAT IS MERRY (Arne), DADDY'S SWEETHEART (Lehmann), DOES HE LOVE ME, OR LOVE ME NOT? (Sterling), THE FAIRY PIPERS (Brewer), FOUR AND TWENTY SNOWFLAKES (Stickles), HEIGH-HO! THE SUNSHINE (Phillips), HER DREAM (Waller), HO! MR. PIPER (Curran), KITTY OF COLERAINE (Boytim), THE LEAVES AND THE WIND (Leoni), THE LINNET'S SECRET (Rowley), LITTLE MAID OF ARCADEE (Sullivan), THE MINUET (Mosenthal), MOLLY MALONE (Irush Folksong), MY DAFFODILS (Berwald), NURSERY RHYMES (Curran), THE SECRET (Speaks), 'TIS SPRING (Ware), TO MY FIRST LOVE (Löhr), VIOLETS (Woodman), THE WIND (Spross), YOU'D BETTER ASK ME ( Löhr), AN APRIL GIRL (Fairlamb), BOATS OF MINE (Miller), CARE FLIES FROM THE LAD THAT IS MERRY (Arne), DADDY'S SWEETHEART (Lehmann), DOES HE LOVE ME, OR LOVE ME NOT? (Sterling), THE FAIRY PIPERS (Brewer), and more

(Ger/Eng) Contents: Aeolian Harp - Am Sonntag Morgen - An Den Mond - An Die Nachtigall - An Ein Veilchen - Auf Dem Schiffe - Bei Dir Sind Meine Gedanken - Botschaft - Damm'rung Senkte Sich Von Oben - Der Gang Zum Liebchen - Der Jager - Der Tod, das ist Die Kuhle Nacht - Die Kranze - Die Mainacht - Erinnerung - Es Hing Der Reif - Feldeinsamkeit - Immer Leiser Wird Mein Schlummer - In Waldeseinsamkeit - Komm Bald! - Kommt Dir Manchmal in Den Sinn - Lerchengesang - Liebestreu - The Little Sandman - Madchenlied - Meine Liebe ist Grun - Meine Lieder - Minnelied - Nachtigall - O Kuhler Wald - O Lieliche Wangen - O Wusst' Ich Doch Den Weg - Parole - Rothe Abendwolken Zieh'n - Ruhe, Sussliebchen - Sapphische Ode - Schmied - Sehnsucht - Wiegenlied - Sonntag - Standchen - Therese - Trennung - Treue Liebe - Vergebliches Standchen - Verrath - Von Ewiger Liebe - Wie Bist Du, Meine Konigin - Wie Melodien Zieht Es Mir - Wir Wandelten.

Songlist: Minnelied (Love Song), Op. 71, No. 5, Therese (Theresa), Op. 86, No. 1, Am Sonntag Morgen (On Sunday Morning), Op. 49, No. 1, Sonntag (Sunday), Op. 47, No. 3, In Waldeseinsamkeit, Op. 85, No. 6, Botschaft (The Message), Op. 47, No. 1, Feldeinsamkeit (In Summer Fields), Op. 86, No. 2, Immer Leiser Wird Mein Schlummer, Op. 105, No. 2, Die Mainacht (The May Night), Op. 43, No. 2, Meine Liebe Ist Grun (My Love Is Green), Op. 63, No. 5, O Kuhler Wald (O Shady Wood), Op. 72, No. 3, O Wusst' Ich Doch Den Weg Zuruck, Op. 63, No. 8, Sapphische Ode (Sapphic Ode), Op. 94, No. 4, Der Schmied (The Smith), Op. 19, No. 4, Standchen (Serenade), Op. 106, No. 1, Vergebliches Standchen (The Vain Suit), Op. 83, No. 4, Von Ewiger Liebe (Love Lasts), Op. 43, No. 1, Wie Bist Du, Meine Konigin, Op. 32, No. 9, Wiegenlied (Sleep, Gently Sleep), Op. 49, No. 4, Wie Melodien Zieht Es Mir, Op. 105, No. 1, Wir Wandelten (We Walked One Day), Op. 96, No. 2, Liebestreu, (Faithfulness), Op. 3, No. 1, Sandmannchen (The Little Sandman), WoO 31, No. 4, Meine Lieder (My Songs), Op. 106, No. 4, Der Jager (The Huntsman), Op. 95, No. 4, Treue Liebe (True Love), Op. 7, No. 1, An Eine Aeolsharfe (To An Aeolian Harp), Op. 19, No. 5, An Den Mond (To The Moon), Op. 71, No. 2, An Die Nachtigall (To A Nightingale), Op. 46, No. 4, An Ein Veilchen (To A Violet), Op. 49, No. 2, and more

G. Schirmer was the first publisher to accept the work of this prolific and beloved composer of art songs. This new collection includes many of his best-known songs, all of which were originally published as individual sheets, but most have been unavailable for many years. Two previously unpublished songs appear here for the first time: Elaine, and Fragment. Additionally, we have made careful transpositions of many songs, making them accessible to more singers. (For each transposed song, the original key is also indicated.) This is first-rate collegiate literature.

Songlist: The Babe, Fragment, Little Elegy, February Twilight, I Carry Your Heart, Loveliest Of Trees, I Watched The Lady Caroline, Silver (J.Duke), Peggy Mitchell (J.Duke), When I Was One-and-Twenty, April Elegy, Elaine, Grunchin' Witch, The, Here In This Spot With You, I Can't Be Talkin' Of Love, I Ride The Great Black Horses, Last Word Of A Bluebird,The, Shelling Peas, White Dress, The, Song Making

This authoritative, new edition of the world's most loved songs and arias draws on original manuscripts, historical first editions and recent research by prominent musicologists to meet a high standard of accuracy and authenticity. Includes fascinating background information about the arias and their composers as well as a singable rhymed translation, a readable prose translation and a literal translation of each single Italian word.

Songlist: The Roots of the Baroque Style, The Evolution of Classical and Romantic Styles, Good Style in Italian Singing, Amarilli, mia bella (Amarilli, my dear one), Lasciatemi morire! (O soul, I long to perish!), Vittoria, mio core! (Victorious, my heart is victorious!), Che fiero costume (Disdainful and ruthless), Tu lo sai (You know full well, Gia il sole dal Gange (The sun from the Orient), O cessate di piagarmi (O relent, no more torment me), Sento nel core (Sorrow unending), Le Violette (The Violets), Se Florinda e fedele (If Florinda be constant, Star vicino (To be near one's beloved), Pur dicesti, o bocca bella (Gently murmur), Non posso diperar (Nor must I now despair), Per la gloria d'adorarvi (For the sheer delight of loving), ebben, crudele (Savage and Heartless is your cruel scorn), Alma del core (Spirit of being), Come raggio di sol (See the sun's clear rays), Vergin, tutt'amor/Solfeggio (Virgin, full of love), Danza, danza, fanciulla gentile/Solfeggio (Dance, o dance, gentle maiden), Quella fiamma (Flames within me), Nina, O del mio dolce ardor (O thou my own true love), Caro mio ben (Ah, dearest love), Nel cor piu non mi sento (My heart ne'er leaps with gladness), Se i miei sospiri (Hear me, O heavens), Se tu m'ami (If you love me)

Great masters of lieder from Beethoven to Richard Strauss are represented among 48 songs that have been chosen for their appeal to young singers. Musical excerpts studied in Gateway to German Diction appear as complete scores.

Twenty great composers of Italian art songs from Scarlatti to Puccini are represented in songs that have been chosen for their appeal to young singers. Musical excerpts studied in Gateway to Italian Diction appear as complete scores.

This authoritative edition of the world's most loved songs and arias draws on original manuscripts, historical first editions, and recent research by prominent musicologists to meet a high standard of accuracy and authenticity. Includes fascinating background information about the arias and their composers, as well as a singable rhymed translation, a readable prose translation, and a literal translation of every single word. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Songlist: Alma del Core, Amarilli, Mia Bella, Caro Mio Ben, Che Fiero Costume, Come Raggio Di Sol, Danza, Danza Fanciulla / Solfeggio, Gia il Sole dal Gange, Lasciatemi Morire!, Le Violette, Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento, Nina, Non Posso Disperar, O Cessate di Piagarmi, O del Mio Dolce Ardor, Per la Gloria d'Adorarvi, Pur Dicesti, O Bocca Bella, Quella Fiamma Che M'Accende, Se Florinda e Fedele, Se I Miei Sospiri, Se Tu M'ami, Sebben, Crudele, Sento Nel Core, Star Vicino, Tu Lo Sai, Vergin, Tutt'amor / Solfeggio, Vittoria, Mio Core!

A sampling of the world's greatest Baroque and Classical arias. In addition to offering fascinating background information about the arias and their composers, the editor has corrected a multitude of errors which have accumulated over time, and has replaced Romantic-era misinterpretations with accompaniments that are faithful to historical styles. Includes word-by-word transcriptions into the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Songlist: Amor, Preparami, Che T'ho Fatt'io, Consolati, e Spera, Deh, Piu A Me Non V'ascondete, Dimmi, Amor, In Amor Ci Vuol Ardir, Intorno All'idol Mio, L'Esperto Nocchiero, La Calandrina, La Rondinella Amante, Lungi Da Te, Ben Mio, Nel Pur Ardor, Ogni Amatore, Ombra Cara, Amorosa, Piangete, Ohime Piangete, Se Voi Bramate, Selve Amiche, Sen Corre l'Agnelletta, Si Mantiene il Mio Amor, Stizzoso, Mio Stizzoso, Teco, Si, Toglietemi la Vita, Tu Mancavi a Tormentarmi, Un Bocconcin d'Amante, Un'ombra di Pace, Vezzosette e Care Pupillette

Twenty great composers of Italian art songs from Scarlatti to Puccini are represented in songs that have been chosen for their appeal to young singers. Musical excerpts studied in Gateway to Italian Diction appear as complete scores. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.

Songlist: About This Edition, The Composers and Their Times, Songs, Luigi Rossi, Anime voi (Cantata), Mario Savioni, Fugga Amor/Segua Amor (Duet), Alessandro Scarlatti, Alfin miucciderete (Cantata), Recitative: Alfin miucciderete, Aria: Io morirei contento, Recitative: Clori mia, Clori bella, Aria: Faría la pena mia, Francesco Conti, Dopo tante e tante pene (Cantata), Aria: Dopo tante e tante pene, Recitative: Dubbio di vostra fede, Aria: Quella fiamma che miaccende, Francesco Durante, Alfin miucciderete (Duet), Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Dite chiogni momento (Aria), Vincenzo Righini, Nò, non vedrete mai (Arietta), Isabella Colbran-Rossini, Già la notte siavvicina (Barcarola), Nicola Vaccai, Non giova a sospirar (Canzonetta veneziana), Gioachino Rossini, Chi miascolta il canto usato (Arietta), and more

Gateway to French Mélodies leads us into a fragrant garden of poetry and music that is both passionate and refined. Each song brings to life one of the great themes of French art---love, nature, the purpose of life---with sensuous beauty, beguiling grace, and often with humor. Understanding what you sing is the basic concept of the Gateway series. Each lyric is translated, both word-by-word and in readable English. The singer can learn the song with confidence, as obscure points of phonetics, grammar and interpretation are made clear. The cultural context of each song is illuminated, along with its place in the life and works of the composer. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. Many of the marvelous songs found here been out of print for more than a century and a few are published here for the very first time. The songs include:"Plaisir d'amour," the quintessential song of bittersweet love, edited from the composer's original 1784 edition Seven works by women composers, including two sisters who were divas of Romantic opera, Maria Malibran and Pauline Viardot Works of French operatic masters such as Gounod, Saint-Saëns, Bizet, and Massenet Six songs by Gabriel Fauré and four by Claude Debussy Two duets from contrasting historical periods Piano accompaniments are heard on the companion CD, beautifully played by Joan Thompson and expertly engineered by Grammy Award winner Matthew Snyder.

Songlist: Introduction, About This Edition, The Composers and Their Times, The Classical Era, Romanticism, After Romanticism, SONGS, Plaisir d'amour (Florian), Romance d'Arabelle (Millevoye), La jalousie (anonymous), Puisqu'ici-bas tout âme (Hugo), L'Andalouse (Musset), Duet: Belle, viens à moi (Desbordes-Valmore), Tristesse de l'odalisque (Gautier), Chanson de pâtre (Augier), Sérénade (Hugo), Le doux sommeil (Ronsard), L'ombre et le jour (Turquety), Bonjour, mon coeur (Ronsard), Au jardin de mon père (anonymous), Berceuse (Bordèse), Dieu qui sourit (Hugo), Oh, quand je dors (Hugo), Clair de lune (Mendès), Pourquoi rester seulette (Croze), Sonnet (Ronsard), Sonnet mélancolique (Silvestre), Lied (Mendès), Souvenir de Venise (Musset), Ouvre tes yeux bleus (Robiquet), and more

From the Mendelssohn archive in Berlin come these sixteen never-before-published Romantic lieder by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel. These inspired compositions have the balanced legato of the classical composers and the sensitive feeling and colorful harmonies of the dawning Romantic era. Includes historical background , idiomatic and word-by-word translation of foreign texts and transcriptions into the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Songlist: Auf Der Wanderung, Beharre, Das Meer Erglanzte Weit Hinaus, Das Veilchen, Der Abendstern, Die Sommernacht, Es Rauscht das Rote Laub, Gleich Merlin, Dem Eitlen Weisen, Ich Wandelte Unter Den Baumen, Kommen Und Sheiden, Mailied, Nahe Des Geliebten, Sehnsucht, Stimme der Glocken, Totenklage, Von Die, Mein Lieb

This collection includes new arrangements for voice and piano of six songs originally published in Ten Christmas Carols from the Southern Appalachian Mountains, collected by John Jacob Niles, as well as familiar classics composed by Niles. The recorded performances will help all become familiar with these new settings. All selections are appropriate for student singers as well as more experienced singers for use in Christmas services.

Songlist: The Carol Of The Birds, The Cherry-Tree, Down In Yon Forest, The Flower Of Jesse, I Wonder As I Wander, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, Jesus, The Christ, Is Born, Lulle Lullay, See Jesus, The Saviour, The Seven Joys Of Mary, Sweet Little Boy Jesus, What Songs Were Sung

A must for every vocalist who longs to study like the masters...Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Justin Timberlake. Every singer begins with these basic fundamental vocal exercises which will test your strength, as well as commitment. Included in this CD are 10 daily exercises including cadenzas, crescendos, legato and more. CD is recorded in four vocal key ranges so is adaptable for medium and low voices. Booklet includes printed sheet music, instruction, and a training practice log to help stay focused! These time-honored exercises have been modified from the original Lutgen version for this unique program. The CD consists of ten exercises that are excellent for training the voice and developing vocal range (total of 40 exercises). Singers of all levels may improve their vocal skills by using this easy-to-follow program.

Songlist: Exercise listing and practice tips, Lutgen exercises 1-10, Theory 1, Theory 2, Practice log, Contact info/products page

A continuation of Volume 1, this set includes exercises 11-20 with trills, andante, allegretto and more. Ten exercises in four vocal key ranges specifically for Medium Low (total 40 exercises). The CD and Booklet set have been revised from the original Lutgen exercises for this specific training program. Ten exercises in four vocal key ranges for high voice (total 40 exercises). Strengthen the voice and develop the lower ranges at the same time. All exercises used in Maestro David Kyle's vocal training program.

Songlist: About The Author, Exercise Listing And Practice Tips, Lutgen Excercises, Practice Log, Theory 1, Theory 2, Contact Info And Products Page

A true trove of musical delights! Ten glittering gems from some of Alfred Music's prized writers, including Andy Beck, Mark Burrows, Vicki Tucker Courtney, and Victor Johnson. Each of these selections presents emotionally rich texts in sumptuous musical settings. Titles: And This Shall Be for Music * Beyond * Count the Stars * Gifts * I Will Sing You the Stars * In the Dark of Midnight * May a Rainbow Run Beside You * Something Told the Wild Geese * Stay * What Do the Stars Do?

Contains 6 songs.

This wonderful collection brings together seven well-loved carols, all newly arranged by Mack Wilberg for high voice and piano. Featuring a range of Christmas texts, including 'Bring a torch, Jeannette, Isabella', 'Deck the hall', and 'The Twelve Days of Christmas', it also offers two carols with alternative, original foreign-language options (French and Catalan). With a delightful variety of musical styles and moods, this volume is perfect for recitals, services, and concerts at Christmas time.

Songlist: Bring a torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Cold December's winds were stilled, Deck the Hall, In the bleak mid-winter, Sing lullaby!, The Twelve Days of Christmas, What child is this?

There has been an urgent need for a large collection of art songs in Spanish for voice studios. Surprisingly, a comprehensive publication on this topic has never existed in the American market. This anthology of 50 songs by 15 composers is sure to become a voice studio staple. The selections include complete song cycles by De Falla, Granados and Obradors. Each song has a historical note about the composer and composition, and there are English translations for study.

Songlist: La Partida (ALVAREZ), Cancion de cuna (Anon), De que me sirve (BARBIERI), Cancion Andaluza: el Pan de Ronda (DE FALLA), Preludios (DE FALLA), Dios mio, que solos se quedan los muertos (DE FALLA), Olas gigantes (DE FALLA), Oracion de las madres que tienen a sus hijos en brazos (DE FALLA), El pano moruno (de Falla), Seguidilla murciana (DE FALLA), Asturiana (de Falla), Jota (DE FALLA), Nana (DE FALLA), Cancion (DE FALLA), Polo (DE FALLA), Amor y odio (GRANADOS), Callejeo (GRANADOS), La maja de Goya (GRANADOS), La maja dolorosa No. 1 (Granados), La maja dolorosa No. 2 (GRANADOS), La maja dolorosa NO. 3 (GRANADOS), El majo discreto (Granados), El majo olvidado (GRANADOS), El majo timido (GRANADOS), El mirar de la maja (GRANADOS), El tra la y el punteado (GRANADOS), La calle de la paloma (KILENYI), Encantadora Maria (KILENYI), El galan incognito (KILNEYI), Mi sueno (arr. KILENYI), and more

The Boosey Voice Coach is an entirely new concept in learning about technique and interpretation through the repertoire itself, with 20 songs in English by Purcell, Handel, Haydn, Warlock, Finzi, Britten, Copland and Rorem. Each piece is discussed at length, starting with the words, moving to meaning and interpretation, and then addressing the technical difficulties the music presents. Expressed in clear language, Mary King's approach is direct, practical and not limited to one particular teaching method. Any student will find that these books enrich and complement their vocal studies.

Songlist: Music For a While, Man is for the Woman Made, Sweeter than Roses, O Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave me?, Where'er you Walk, The Mermaid's Song, The Spirit's Song, My Mother Bids me Bind my Hair, The Countryman, The Bayly Berith the Bell Away, There is a Lady Sweet and Kind, Rollicum Rorum, Fear No More the Heat o' the Sun, Oliver Cromwell, The Salley Gardens, The Trees They Grow so High, Why do They Shut me Out of Heaven?, Heart we Will Forget Him, Orchids, The Serpent

Mathilde Marchesi was a mezzo-soprano, teacher of singing, and exponent of the bel canto technique. She was an advocate of a naturalistic style of singing: she called for a fairly instinctive method of breathing and was particularly concerned with vocal registration, calling it "the Alpha and Omega of the formation and development of the female voice, the touchstone of all singing methods". These 20 vocalises are perfect for your daily vocal practice and having been used by some of the great singers of the past 100 years.