More great teaching material, at the same level as Volume 1. The contents, completely new and unduplicated from Volume 1, once again include American and English art songs, folk songs, sacred songs, and an introduction to singing in German, French, Italian, and Spanish. Over 30 songs in each book. Joan Boytim, who has emerged as the nationally recognized expert in the field of teaching pre-collegiate voice, has done exhaustive research in preparing these volumes.
(Vocal Collection). This is the perfect first collection for many voice students, whether they are teens or college singers or adults. Joan Boytim has selected songs appropriate for each voice type, and has chosen keys that suit the vocal needs of novice singers studying in traditional, generally classical lyric singing. The editions of the songs in these collections are short and straight-forward. Teachers have found these books invaluable. To make the collections even more useful, each volume is offered in a book/companion CD edition with piano accompaniments recorded by pianist Laura Ward. Contents: Comedy Tonight (from A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM) * Edelweiss (from THE SOUND OF MUSIC) * Get Me To The Church On Time (from MY FAIR LADY) * The Girl That I Marry (from the Stage Production ANNIE GET YOUR GUN) * Gonna Be Another Hot Day (from 110 IN THE SHADE) * How To Handle A Woman (from CAMELOT) * I Talk To The Trees (from PAINT YOUR WAGON) * I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face (from MY FAIR LADY) * If Ever I Would Leave You (from CAMELOT) * The Impossible Dream (The Quest) (from MAN OF LA MANCHA) * Just In Time (from BELLS ARE RINGING) * Leaning On A Lamp Post (from ME AND MY GIRL) * My Cup Runneth Over (from I DO! I DO!) * My Defenses Are Down (from the Stage Production ANNIE GET YOUR GUN) * Oklahoma (from OKLAHOMA!) * Some Enchanted Evening (from SOUTH PACIFIC) * Soon It's Gonna Rain (from THE FANTASTICKS) * The Surrey With The Fringe On Top (from OKLAHOMA!) * There Is Nothin' Like A Dame (from SOUTH PACIFIC) * They Call The Wind Maria (from PAINT YOUR WAGON) * This Nearly Was Mine (from SOUTH PACIFIC) * Try To Remember (from THE FANTASTICKS) * Wunderbar (from KISS ME, KATE)
Originally compiled and edited by Louis Kí_hler, this edition contains some of the most popular keyboard sonatinas, rondos and other works (including symphonic transcriptions) of Beethoven, Clementi, Haydn, Kuhlau and Mozart, among others. In clarifying this edition, editor Allan Small has removed impractical fingerings and unnecessary accidentals found in other editions.
"The song translations by Stanley Appelbaum are excellent. Stark's commentaries are concise, intelligent, highly readable . . . Laymen and specialists alike will find [this book] a useful reference book to have on their shelves." —Fontes Artis Musicae "This book would be a warmly welcomed addition to the library of any lover of art song." —American Music Teacher "It is informative, insightful, illuminating, an invaluable resource for singers, teachers, coach-accompanists, highly recommended for anyone having anything to do with Brahms lieder." —Journal of Singing "Stark's understanding and affectionate discussion of the relationship between music and text draws the reader to examine more of Brahms's songs." —Choice Lucien Stark analyzes in detail more than 200 solo songs by Brahms and gives us translations of the texts. For performers, students, and teachers, this is a treasure-house of information and insight about a rich and varied repertoire.
Body & Soul, a song with music by Johnny Green and lyrics by Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, and Robert Sour, was first published in 1930. It became a popular tune for jazz musicians. This volume presents transcriptions and analyses of recorded solos by Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Michael Brecker, and Chris Potter. With a foreword by Chris Potter.
This is the most comprehensive book ever written on the art of multi-tenor drumming. At 366 pages, it covers everything from the most basic movements to extremely advanced material. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, you are certain to find plenty of fresh and enjoyable ideas. Written by seven-time DCA tenor champion James Christian, this book is a love letter to every tenor drummer who has ever picked up a pair of drum sticks. You'll get thousands of exercises and groove patterns, 33 solos, and tons of material for every ability level. Every serious rudimental drummer should own a copy.
(Vocal Collection). More great classical material for progressing vocal students, from the leading American expert in teaching the young voice. The series started with The First Book of Solos , and then, at the same difficulty level, came The First Book of Solos Part II . The Second Book of Solos , originally released in 1993, is for singers who have taken voice a little longer and are capable of more challenges, but is still decidedly student-level material, and music that can be sung by good high school students. The new The Second Book of Solos Part II set is at exactly the same level as The Second Book of Solos . It shares the same features: a deliberate variety of music in different styles and languages, including a few sacred selections, with over 30 songs per book. Available as books only, or in packs with two CDs of piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward. CONTENTS:A Chloris (R. HAHN) * As Ever I Saw (P. WARLOCK) * By the Sea (R. QUILTER) * Cabin (P. BOWLES) * Canzonette (J.K.G. LOEWE) * Cieco Si Finse Amor (G. PIGNATTA) * Le Colibri (E. CHAUSSON) * Delizie Contente, Che L'Alma Beate (F. CAVALLI) * He Counteth All Your Sorrows (F. MENDELSSOHN) * In Der Fremde (R. SCHUMANN) * Let's Take a Walk (V. THOMSON) * Mein Schoner Stern! (R. SCHUMANN) * My Songs Shall Arise (F. LA FORGE) * Nell (G. FAURE) * O, Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me (S. LEKBERG) * O Waly, Waly (C. DOUGHERTY) * Oh, Gentlemen, Listen, I Pray (A. SULLIVAN) * Le Papillon (F. FOURDRAIN) * Per Formare La Betta (A. SCARLATTI) * Piggesnie (P. WARLOCK) * The Poet's Life (E. ELGAR) * En Priere (G. FAURE) * Reward (J.J. NILES) * Schafers Klagelied (F. SCHUBERT) * Silver (C.A. GIBBS) * Strictly Germ-Proof (J.P. SACCO) * Strings in the Earth and Air (S. BARBER) * Then Shall the Righteous Shine Forth (F. MENDELSSOHN) * Under the Greenwood Tree (R. QUILTER) * Vedi Quel Ruscelletto (B. MARCELLO) * Viens, Aurore (A.L.) * Widmung (R. SCHUMANN) * Youth (P. WARLOCK)
(Vocal Collection). Step up to the next level with more student repertoire, continuing from The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos Part II . The more than 30 songs in each book require a little more vocal range and musical sophistication, but are still decidedly student material.
