Anyone who has ever wanted to delve into the minds of leading composers for choir will be enlightened by the commentary of leading choral voices in Composers on Composing for Choir. Learn how Libby Larsen views the changing role of the twenty-first-century composer and how she sees the performance art evolving in years to come. Uncover RenŽ Clausen's approach to selecting poetic texts for his pieces. Read John Rutter's commentary on singing as an 'expression of our deepest selves' and why he thinks amateur music making is so important. In addition, master composers David N. Childs, Morten Lauridsen, Kirke Mechem, James Mulholland, Z. Randall Stroope, AndrŽ Thomas, and Gwyneth Walker share their insights on writing for choir. The composers, in turn, discuss their backgrounds, views of the creative process, and the relationship between text and music; they give advice on performing their works, approaching commissions, and mentoring young composers. They list individuals who influenced their development and careers and ten choral works all conductors should study. The renowned composers then conclude with thoughts on the future of choral music and supply a comprehensive list of their works for choir. The insights in Composers on Composing for Choir will help any choral professional bring more thoughtful interpretations and more musically sensitive performances to some of the best choral literature. Conductors, performers, and composers will find valuable reference materials for their development and a treasure trove of inspiration to carry over into any choral endeavor.

This outstanding series is an encouragement to young singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type, after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. Each volume includes Five art songs in English, one African-American Spiritual, one art song in Spanish, one art song in German, two art songs in italian, new editions and engravings of all songs, historical notes on each composer represented, interpretive suggestions for each song, translations for study and a preface on 'learning a song.' Each enhanced CD includes beautiful performances of each song by talented professional artists, excellent recorded accompaniment tracks for practice, pronunciation lessons in German, Italian and Spanish. In addition to piano accompaniments playable on both your CD player and computer, the enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and transposition softward for CD-ROM compute use only. This edition is for Tenors.

This outstanding series is an encouragement to young singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type, after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. Each volume includes Five art songs in English, one African-American Spiritual, one art song in Spanish, one art song in German, two art songs in italian, new editions and engravings of all songs, historical notes on each composer represented, interpretive suggestions for each song, translations for study and a preface on 'learning a song.' Each enhanced CD includes beautiful performances of each song by talented professional artists, excellent recorded accompaniment tracks for practice, pronunciation lessons in German, Italian and Spanish. In addition to piano accompaniments playable on both your CD player and computer, the enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and transposition softward for CD-ROM computer use only. This edition is for Sopranos.

This outstanding series is an encouragement to young singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type, after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. Each volume includes Five art songs in English, one African-American Spiritual, one art song in Spanish, one art song in German, two art songs in italian, new editions and engravings of all songs, historical notes on each composer represented, interpretive suggestions for each song, translations for study and a preface on 'learning a song.' Each enhanced CD includes beautiful performances of each song by talented professional artists, excellent recorded accompaniment tracks for practice, pronunciation lessons in German, Italian and Spanish. In addition to piano accompaniments playable on both your CD player and computer, the enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustment and transposition softward for CD-ROM compute use only. This edition is for Mezzo-Sopranos/Altos.

For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded on CD by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.

For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded on CD by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.

A fantastic series featuring 11 of the best songs from Broadway classics. This collection features songs appropriate for Tenor soloists and includes recorded piano accompaniments on CD.

10 songs from contemporary stage productions, including the shows Evita, Les Miserables, Nine, Phantom, Jekyll & Hyde, Merrily We Roll Along, Sweeney Todd and Evening Primrose. The companion CD offers wonderful performances by talented artists and accompaniments for practice. Many of the songs have never been recorded apart from the original cast albums.

An ingenue, a pretty young woman, is a well-defined character type in musical theatre. The songs in this collection represent repertoire from famous soprano ingenues such as Julie Andrews, Barbara Cook, Shirley Jones, and many others, with songs from Camelot, My Fair Lady, Show Boat, The Music Man, Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music and 18 other shows. Now includes a set of two piano accompaniment CDs Ð playable on CD players and also enhanced with tempo adjustment and transposition software for computer use.

10 songs from contemporary stage productions, including the shows Evita, Les Miserables, Nine, Miss Saigon and Dick Tracy. The companion CD offers wonderful performances by talented artists and accompaniments for practice. Many of the songs have never been recorded apart from the original cast albums.

Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.

Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.

Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.

Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.

Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.

Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers.

'Natus Est Emmanuel' is a spirited carol, colourful and highly original. 'O Magnum Mysterium' is a fine four-part motet for Christmas for SATB unaccompanied. 'The Huron Carol' is a beautiful arrangement of one of Canada's oldest and most popular carols. After four verses each in a different scoring, the final refrain culminates in a resplendent 'in excelsis gloria' before concluding with the stillness of the opening. This vibrant setting of 'Amuworo ayi otu nwa (For unto us a child is born)' draws on the rhythms and textures of modern Nigerian art music. The predominantly homophonic texture is interspersed with solo lines, in a setting full of dynamic contrast.

Celebrate the season with 10 fun solos chosen especially for children! This piano/vocal collection includes a companion CD of full performances by children soloist, plus piano accompaniment tracks for practice.

Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre features a treasury of the finest musical theatre songs. Presented in their original keys and authentically transcribed from the original vocal scores, the songs were selected for each voice type with careful attention to the vocal range of the song, as well as the voice of the character from the original Broadway cast. Each volume includes a variety of shows, spanning every important decade of musical theatre. This authoritative series features historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song, making it the most useful and relevant collection of its kind. This is the Baritone / Bass Edition.

Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre features a treasury of the finest musical theatre songs. Presented in their original keys and authentically transcribed from the original vocal scores, the songs were selected for each voice type with careful attention to the vocal range of the song, as well as the voice of the character from the original Broadway cast. Each volume includes a variety of shows, spanning every important decade of musical theatre. This authoritative series features historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song, making it the most useful and relevant collection of its kind. This is the Tenor Edition.

Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre features a treasury of the finest musical theatre songs. Presented in their original keys and authentically transcribed from the original vocal scores, the songs were selected for each voice type with careful attention to the vocal range of the song, as well as the voice of the character from the original Broadway cast. Each volume includes a variety of shows, spanning every important decade of musical theatre. This authoritative series features historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song, making it the most useful and relevant collection of its kind. This is the Soprano Edition.

Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre features a treasury of the finest musical theatre songs. Presented in their original keys and authentically transcribed from the original vocal scores, the songs were selected for each voice type with careful attention to the vocal range of the song, as well as the voice of the character from the original Broadway cast. Each volume includes a variety of shows, spanning every important decade of musical theatre. This authoritative series features historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song, making it the most useful and relevant collection of its kind. This is the Mezzo Soprano / Alto Edition.

Ten classic Disney songs for High Voices! The CD contains demos for listening, and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD Player, and it is also enhanced for PC and MAC computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo.

Ten classic Disney songs for Low Voices! The CD contains demos for listening, and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD Player, and it is also enhanced for PC and MAC computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo.

Selections culled from the past 10 years of Disney Pop/Rock especially for teen singers. The CD includes fully-orchestrated, sound-alike instrumental tracks with talented young singers in full performances. The accompaniment tracks are also on the CD.

During the eighty years from approx. 1535 many thousands of Italian madrigals were composed. Here are 55 for mixed voices covering the whole range of types,and the whole period. All have been chosen for their musical value - they are small masterpieces.

As the nineteenth century progressed, there was an unprecedented flowering of the partsong in Germany, inspired by the development of the rich repertory of German Romantic poetry in the hands of Goethe, Ruckert, Heine and others. Here are forty of the best 19th-century examples of the genre, from the country where partsongs caught the imagination of most major composers and delighted their audiences. The collection starts with Schubert and ends with early Schoenberg, including pieces by Brahms, Mendelsohn, Bruckner, Schumann, Wolf and Cornelius along the way.Many of the exquisite pieces are about the archetypal Romantic themes: love, often lost or unrequited; nature and the seasons; life and death; religion and folklore; human ideals and aspirations. Some items are previously unpublished, whilst others have never been widely available. All the material appears with thoroughly idiomatic English singing translations as well as prose translations, and notes on the composers and their pieces. The majority of the items are in short-score format, for the convenience of the rehearsal accompanist.

A Garland For Linda is an evocative and moving anthology of works for a cappella chorus to commemorate the life of Linda McCartney. Modelled on the precedent of A Garland For The Queen (1953), nine British composers, including Paul McCartney, Richard Rodney Bennett, John Rutter and John Tavener, have been inspired to compose music of considerable expressiveness and beauty. The anthology shows the power of music to provide hope to those who are suffering from ill health. For every book purchased, £1 will be given to the Garland Appeal, which aims to raise £2m for breast and liver cancer research.

Eight Madrigals arranged for SSA or SSAA Choir.

Forty-one classic and modern anthems for the church year. This anthology draws on over 180 years of publishing to provide an invaluable resource for parish and cathedral choirs. The selection features many of the leading sacred composers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. All the anthems are for SATB, the majority with keyboard and some unaccompanied. There is a diversity of style and difficulty. Pieces for every season of the church year and every church occasion are included.

A collection of classic madrigals from the masters of the genre.

Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias plus a short summary and background information on the 'Compagnia d'Opera Italiana' Orchestra and the performers. Duets for Soprano-Tenor Volume 1 includes: Parigi, o cara (Verdi) ¥ Libiamo ne'lieti calici (Verdi) ¥ Tornami a dir che m'ami (Donizetti) ¥ O soave fanciulla (Puccini) ¥ O terra, addio (Verdi).

Cantolopera is an exceptional new series of book/CD packs from Ricordi that offers a fresh approach to great opera repertoire. The books include versions for voice and piano of the world's most famous arias. The CDs feature two versions of each aria: one with a 130-piece orchestra providing accompaniments to allow the professional, student or opera fan to practice, and another sung by an established artist for reference. Each volume contains the lyrics of the arias, plus a short plot summary and background information on the orchestra and the performers.

Cantolopera is a series that proposes a totally new way to approach the great opera repertoire: versions for voice and piano of the most famous arias, accompanied by a compact disc containing the corresponding orchestral bases, recorded with a 130-piece orchestra, to allow the professional, the student and the opera fan to practice, as well as a version sung by an established artist for reference.

With a companion CD of orchestrated accompaniments, as well as full performances with singers. Most titles match the original artist recordings, however some new arrangements have also been done especially for this collection.

A fantastic series featuring the best songs from Broadway classics. Collections are organized by voice type and each book includes recorded piano accompaniment on CD.

This outstanding series is an encouragement to beginning singers in preparing a vocal solo. Songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type after consulting many official state contest repertoire lists. All the songs, for instance, are on the Texas list. The series will be useful to any novice singer, not just limited to those preparing an actual contest solo. Each volume contains 10 songs: 5 art songs in English, an African-American spiritual, 2 songs in Italian, a song in German and a song in Spanish. There are new editions and engravings of all songs. Biographical information is included on each composer. Interpretive suggestions are given for each song, and the preface on 'Learning a Song' is especially instructive. Each companion CD includes beautiful performances of all the songs by a professional singer, and excellent accompaniments by pianist Laura Ward. Also on the CD are pronunciation guides in Italian, German and Spanish.

A terrific, useful collection of 10 songs for the wedding, including both popular songs and contemporary Christian material. There are two versions of each song on the companion CD, first with full performances with singers, then with the instrumental accompaniments only. Most of the recordings match those done by the original artists.

A terrific, useful collection of 10 songs for the wedding, including both popular songs and contemporary Christian material. There are two versions of each song on the companion CD, first with full performances with singers, then with the instrumental accompaniments only. Contents: Here, There and Everywhere ¥ I Swear ¥ The Promise ¥ Someone Like You ¥ Starting Here Starting Now ¥ God Causes All Things To Grow ¥ Parent's Prayer ¥ This Is The Day ¥ Wedding Prayer ¥ Where There Is Love.

Includes piano/vocal arrangements of 30 songs for weddings, plus an accompanying CD for 5 new songs (May I Have This Dance ¥ Your Love Is Life to Me ¥ Grace of My Life ¥ Dream Alive ¥ A Page Is Turned). Other songs include: A Page Is Turned ¥ Always ¥ Ave Maria ¥ Butterfly Kisses ¥ Canon in D ¥ Endless Love ¥ I Swear ¥ Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring ¥ Love Will Be Our Home ¥ Ode to Joy ¥ The Keeper of the Stars ¥ This Is the Day ¥ Trumpet Voluntary ¥ Your Love Amazes Me ¥ and more.

10 classic Disney songs have been chosen as being especially appropriate solos for children. This collection of piano/vocal music comes with a companion CD, which includes a full performance by a child singer, and a piano accompaniment track for practice.

As a follow-up to the hit book/CD pack Disney Solos for Kids, here are 10 more songs that kids will love.

Songbirds unite! MMO's best-selling vocal album ever is now beautifully remastered in digital stereo! These classic soprano aria accompaniments, drawn from the greatest operatic repertoire, are well worth the effort to learn Ð and Mr. Wustman, your world-famous accompanist, makes it a comfortable workout for the vocal chords!

Mr. Wustman has developed that rare quality of bringing a strength and character to his accompaniments which create a true collaboration between the singer and the pianist.

This broad collection of advanced contest solos for tenor features challenging repertoire, performed by George Shirley, and then by you, the soloist. Includes a high-quality printed vocal score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by stereo accompaniments to each piece, minus the soloist.

A wonderful album of baritone arias from the best musical history has to offer, with the great John Wustman as your accompanist. Includes a printed vocal score; and a CD+G graphics-encoded compact disc with stereo accompaniments to each piece.

Praise & Worship includes ready-to-sing vocal solos containing the lyrics, melody and chord symbols for some of the world's best praise and worship music! The enclosed Split-Track CD contains a vocal demonstration of each song plus an accompaniment track. Practice (or perform!) with the tracks by choosing the appropriate button on your PC with Windows¨, or by adjusting the balance control on your Mac, CD player, or stereo. BONUS! The enclosed CD includes printable PDF files with a full Piano/Vocal/Guitar version of each song as well! iSing Praise & Worship is perfect for personal worship, singing in church and leading worship.

Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring comedy, song, dance, and theatre, distinguished mainly by the performance venue - a restaurant or nightclub with a stage for performances and the audience sitting at tables (often dining or drinking) watching the performance being introduced by a master of ceremonies, or MC. Here are 54 essential cabaret classics.

This unprecedented collection includes 31 songs heard in today's New York cabarets, and in Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. These songs, many of which have never before appeared in print, have been performed and recorded by Tony Bennett, Barbara Cook, Amanda McBroom, Michael Feinstein, Andrea Marcovicci, Patti LuPone, Karen Akers and many others.

There's never been such a singer-friendly fake book! Songs include material from the entire rock era, with ballads as well as many up-tempo dance tunes. Over 100 songs every singer needs, in appropriate keys, with intros, interludes, endings and background vocal harmonies.

More than 100 country favorites all in the key of C, arranged with simplified harmonies and melodies and complete lyrics. A fake book has one-line music notation consisting of melody, lyrics, and chord symbols. This lead sheet format is a 'musical shorthand' which is an invaluable resource for all musicians - hobbyists and professionals. In the event that you haven't used chord symbols to create accompaniment, or yourexperience is limited, a chord speller chart is included at the back of the book to help you get started.

Pick your part and sing along with a professionally recorded choir! This collection features 8 Disney movies favorites in 4-part arrangements, and the accompanying CD contains full-performance recordings.

46 classic and contemporary carols celebrating the season as recorded by artists such as Avalon, Ray Boltz, Michael Card, Steven Curtis Chapman, Steve Green, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Point of Grace, Rebecca St. James, and more.

21 hits from country's top female stars including Shania Twain, LeAnn Rimes, Wynonna Judd, Faith Hill and The Dixie Chicks.

40 favorites from yesteryear, featuring songs by The Platters, Five Keys, Spaniels, Monotones, Four Seasons and many, many more. Includes some very good tips and suggestions for performing each and every song.

This great fake book contains over 400 contemporary Christian songs, ranging from the standards to today's current hits. Artists represented include: Avalon, Steven Curtis Chapman, DC Talk, Amy Grant, Jars of Clay, Crystal Lewis, Sandi Patty, Petra, Point of Grace, Rebecca St. James, Michael W. Smith, Jaci Velasquez, and more!

An anthology of some of the most beautiful and most popular tunes in this genre in new and fresh arrangements, all with easy piano accompaniment. The separate voice part contains an optional part for a second voice. For guitarists there is fingering notation as well as chord symbols.

Don't you love hymns and praise songs? This hymn book includes the best of the old and the best of the new, all in one collection. Features include easy-to-read large print notation in SATB hymnal-style arrangements with chord symbols included. The sturdy wire-ring binding lies flat when opened Ð making it perfect for home use or for accompaniment at church. This book is loaded with timeless favorites and makes a great gift!

48 timeless classics from Irving Berlin to The Beatles and beyond!

15 fun songs of faith for church in kid-friendly keys with a companion CD of full performances by children soloists with piano accompaniments.

These outstanding volumes contain 30 wonderful songs appropriate for weddings, published for the first time in two keys.