American Art Songs for the Progressing Singer Monday, October 23, 2017
recommended by Jennifer F., Classical Vocal Music Specialist
Newly available from G. Schirmer, the series “American Art Songs for the Progressing Singer” provides an excellent introduction for classical voice students to American art song, with some of the most often studied music in the genre. The vocal and musical abilities of high school and college singers have guided the song choices in this series, making it a perfect resource for the studio. Piano accompaniments are included via convenient Audio Access for streaming or download.
The Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano/Alto volumes have the same song list, but in different keys: ERNST BACON: It’s all I have to bring • SAMUEL BARBER: The Daisies • SAMUEL BARBER: Longing • SAMUEL BARBER: Mother, I cannot mind my wheel • HARRY T. BURLEIGH: Sometimes I feel like a motherless child • THEODORE CHANLER: The Children • JOHN DUKE: Loveliest of Trees • LEE HOIBY: The Shepherd • LEE HOIBY: Where the Music Comes From • HERBERT KINGSLEY: The Green Dog • JOHN JACOB NILES: The Lass from the Low Countree • GLADYS RICH: American Lullaby • WILLIAM ROY: This Little Rose • WILLIAM SCHUMAN: Orpheus with his lute
The same is true of the Tenor and Baritone/Bass volumes: SAMUEL BARBER: The Daisies • SAMUEL BARBER: Hey nonny no! • PAUL BOWLES: Cabin • HARRY T. BURLEIGH: Sometimes I feel like a motherless child • CELIUS DOUGHERTY: Across the Western Ocean • CELIUS DOUGHERTY: Colorado Trail • CELIUS DOUGHERTY: Shenandoah • JOHN DUKE: Loveliest of Trees • LEE HOIBY: The Shepherd • LEE HOIBY: Where the Music Comes From • EDWARD MACDOWELL: The Sea • JOHN JACOB NILES: Black is the color of my true love’s hair • JOHN SACCO: Brother Will, Brother John • WILLIAM SCHUMAN: Orpheus with his lute
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About the Author:
Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 14 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is a soprano section leader in the Chancel Choir at First Community Church in Columbus Ohio, and is also the founder, Artistic Director and bass bell ringer for Handbells Columbus.
