Art Songs Collections

These delightful songs on the theme of travel are a perfect fit for young developing treble voices in middle and high school. The ninth in a series of similar vocal solo collections, each of which is age

Designed especially with young tenor and bass voices in mind, this collection of 13 songs is varied and engaging. The eighth in a series of similar solo song collections, each of which is age and range

Lauridsen, Morten. Poem By Rilke Published by Peer Music, New York. Copyright 1995. The work is adapted and arranged from Les Chansons Des Roses, a choral cycle based on poems of Rainer Maria Rilke.

Lauridsen's gorgeous choral piece from Lux Aeterna has been adapted for solo voice with accompaniment. A perfect selection for Christmas services or recitals. 

Based on three poems by Langston Hughes, the American poet who spearheaded the Harlem Renaissance, these contemporary art songs by Rosephanye Powell are an important and welcome addition to the modern vocal

This work was inspired by the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto: "Friendship through singing." The lilting vocal lines are underpinned by a delicate piano part, and the opening performance direction

Lindy Thompson's earnest text compels a response to hatred and injustice with a singular prayer: "Show us how to love." Miller's setting is a powerful and poignant complement to the text, willing this

"I dream of a world where peace reigns among us, where love's work is done: may we make it so!" This prophetic vocal solo calls for compassion and community, compelling us to do the hard work ahead of us in

This collection of 10 exquisite settings for female voices of any age features texts by female poets. Each piece is offered in both high and low keys and is equally appropriate for the mature recital singer

All three songs from Prayers and Blessings are interconnected motivically, yet distinct in meter, tonality and message. Peace and reverence flow throughout. The version for bass-baritone was

The poetry of Emily Dickinson is especially appealing due to the wide range of topics, diversity of mood, and peculiar imagination of the poet. The writings are reflective, passionate, witty, sensuous,

Based on the composer's lifelong affection and admiration of duets from Broadway musicals, this collection of songs likewise seeks to combine timeless, unforgettable lyric melodies and texts. Setting the

One of the most prolific and respected of American art song composers, Ned Rorem is finally represented in a substantial, representative collection, which includes many newly published transpositions, and

In a world seemingly defined by division and derision, it is too easy to feel as if we are all alone. This soulful vocal solo acknowledges feelings of despair - and answers them with the call of a loving

Kohn embarked on discovering and arranging lesser-known folk songs from the American tradition in this set of 15 folk songs. Each is a mini-drama with a story to tell; someone is traveling, working or

A collection of nine accessible and delightful songs set for medium-low voice and piano. The dates of composition range from 1978 to 2003. Text authors featured in this collection include E.E. Cummings,

Letters from Edna presents eight letters sent by the great American poet Edna St. Vincent Millay to members of her family, friends, and business associates. The letters describe the people Millay

The title of the song cycle A World Turned Upside Down comes from an entry in "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank, reflecting the sense she felt of her world being upturned when suddenly the

Quartel's lyrical setting of a Langston Hughes poem has a lilting melodic line and an effective piano part. Popular as an SSA and SATB choral piece, it has now been skillfully adapted as a vocal solo with

Here is a lyric beauty with lovely legato lines, a gorgeous piano part, and a picturesque text. "In my song there's a race through a wild green meadow, the sunshine so bright in my eyes..." Popular as an