The demand for literature in Spanish is a reflection of our changing American culture. Here are twelve songs in two keys that can serve as an introduction to art songs in Spanish for a voice student. International PhoneticAlphabet is included for each song text as are translations for study. Laura Ward has recorded wonderful informed piano accompaniments on the companion CD. Before the accompaniment a excellently instructive pronunciationlesson recorded by a native Spanish speaker (a university Spanish professor) is heard. The songs are by Manuel de Falla Enrique Granados and Fernando Obradors with an additional two Mexican folksong arrangements. A beautifulVelasquez painting is seen on the cover.

Hohe Stimme / High Voice-Schubert lieder for discerning musicians. The New Schubert Edition is the only scholarly-critical edition that will once completed include Franz Schubert's lieder in their entirety. In response to the rising expectations of performers and listeners alike all the lieder will be published over the next few years in performing editions containing the text of Walther Dürr the eminent Schubert scholar and former Managing Editor of the New Schubert Edition.Includes the definitive musical text from the New Schubert EditionNewly engraved with a spacious appearance and larger format (23 x 30 cm)Ideal page turnsEditorial decisions andconflicting readings from main sources are now identified in this performing editionAlternative versions are reproduced in the appendixIntroduction by Walther Dürr focuses on peculiarities in the genesis and performance history of each lied and provides solid information on performance practiceAdopts straightforward ordering principle from the New Schubert Edition: first by opus number then in chronological orderComplete transposition into three vocal registers finally allows every singer to work with the latest findings of Schubert scholarshipIncludes English translations of the lieder texts by Richard WigmoreThe edition is scheduled to consists of 13 volumes. Each volume will appear in three editions; one for high voice one for middle voice and one for low voice.

Les chansons des îles britanniques --- Angleterre, Irlande, Ecosse, Pays de Galles --- sont parmi les plus expressive et chantante dans la musique occidentale. Les 11 chansons sélectionnées pour cette collection sont idéales tant pour le soliste de début et la chanteuse plus qualifiés. Sont inclus les ballades, chansons d'amour, chansons folkloriques, et même deux chants de Noël. / Voix Haute(s)

Voice and piano (classical)-Just as scales and arpeggios build and sustain instrumental technique so vocal exercises are the root of good technique for all singers.Vocal Exercises Book 2 Grades 5-8 And ATCL (High Voice) contains suitable exercises for vocalist’s who are between grades 5-8 and ATCL Diploma level.The exercises in this book are intended to give a useful warm-up and should be practiced throughout the full range of the voice helping you to achieve a relaxed and even sound quality.

This work for 9 high voices was commissioned by Lady Margaret Hall Oxford and was first performed in January 1983 by the Lady Margaret Hall Choir.Duration c. 8mins. This is a special item which is made to order. Pleasee-mail our Mail Order Department for further information.

High Voice-The Real Vocal Book has many of the selections from volumes 1 and 2 of the instrumental Real Books but now with the lyrics added to the pre-existing melody line. This songbook contains nearly 300 essential songs compiled especially for singers including: Alfie All of Me Autumn Leaves Bewitched Bluesette Don't Get Around Much Anymore Fever Georgia on My Mind Misty Moon River My Funny Valentine Satin Doll and more.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 129-These vocal editions from the Jazz Play-Along Series are the ultimate learning tool for all jazz vocalists. With musician-friendly lead sheets lyrics melody cues and jazz trio backing tracks on the included CD this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while singing some of the greatest tunes of all time.

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.

Gateway to French Mélodies führt durch einen angenehmen Garten voller Poesie und Musik die leidenschaftlich und gefühlvoll gleichermaßen ist. Jeder Song erweckt ein Werk der französischen Kunst zum Leben mit sinnlicher Schönheit mit verführerischem Anmut und oftmals auch mit Humor. Verstehen was man singt ist das Konzept der Gateway Series. Jeder französische Liedtext wird zum Einen Wort für Wort und zum Anderen sinngemäß ins Englische übersetzt. So lernt der Sänger jedes Lied mit Überzeugung mit allen eventuell vorher unklar gewesenen phonetischen oder grammatischenFragen weiterhin wird die mögliche Interpretation jedes Werkes so deutlich. Der kulturelle Kontext jedes Liedes wird beleuchtet genau wie das Leben und das Werk der jeweiligen Komponisten.