Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Edition-First Book Of Broadway Solos 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/online audio edition with Piano accompaniments recorded by pianist Laura Ward.

Mezzo-Soprano Book Only-For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys authentically transcribed from their original vocal scores. Perfect for study and equally suitable for the most important auditions and performances each volume is dedicated to a specific vocal range and contains dozens of songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Multiple volumes are available for each of four vocal ranges: Soprano Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Tenor and Baritone/Bass. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary audition tips and 16-barcut suggestions for each song make it the most useful and relevant song library of its kind. Titles: My Own Best Friend (Chicago) · Back on Base (Closer Than Ever) · That Mister Man of Mine (Dames at Sea) · A Little Brains A Little Talent (Damn Yankees) · Something of My Own (Dessa Rose) · I Know the Truth (Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida) · Holding to the Ground (Falsettos) · Think of Meryl Streep (Fame: The Musical) · A Little Girl from Little Rock (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) · Lazy Afternoon (The Golden Apple) · What Is a Woman? (I Do I Do) · Old Friend (I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road) · Last Midnight (Into the Woods) · Moments in the Woods (Into the Woods) · Somewhere That's Green (Little Shop of Horrors) · West End Avenue (The Magic Show) · Tell Me Why (A Man of No Importance) · Take It on the Chin (Me and My Girl) · Like It Was (Merrily We Roll Along) · The Music Still Plays On (A New Brain) · Mad About the Boy (Oh! Coward) · It's a Fine Life (Oliver!) · How Can I Wait? (Paint Your Wagon) · Zip (Pal Joey) · My Cousin in Milwaukee (Pardon My English) · Notice Me Horton (Seussical the Musical) · Wonderful Wonderful Day (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) · What a Nice Idea (Two Gentlemen of Verona) · If You Hadn't but You Did (Two on the Aisle ) · Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) · Millwork (Working).

This series was designed to supplement traditional Vocal instruction and works perfectly as preparatory literature for The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos Part II. Each piece is in English and has alimited Vocal range as well as a Piano accompaniment that is playable by a student pianist. The pieces include art songs folksongs humorous songs and suitable vintage popular songs and are all appropriate for contest solos. The accompanying online audio includes professionally-recorded accompaniments.