Essential Audition Songs for Female Vocalists: Broadway: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book & CD
Essential Audition Songs for Female Vocalists: Broadway: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book & CD
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About This Collection
Description
This collection brings together 462 vocal scores drawn almost entirely from Broadway and popular song standards, with a focus on piano/vocal/chord arrangements that work well for singers at all levels. ABBA's catalog dominates here, with Benny Andersson's "I Have a Dream," "Thank You for the Music," and "Dancing Queen" among the consistent best sellers year after year. You'll also find Cole Porter's extensive songbook, Stephen Schwartz's Broadway hits like Pippin, and selections from contemporary musicals like The Book of Mormon. Most titles are available as digital downloads, making them quick to access for lesson prep or performance planning.
Highlights
Teachers consistently reach for the ABBA vocal selections by Benny Andersson, particularly "I Have a Dream" and "Mamma Mia! (Play the Songs That Inspired)," which offer familiar melodies that students enjoy learning. "Cole Porter: The Platinum Collection" remains a cornerstone resource for those teaching classic American songwriting, while "The Book of Mormon: Sheet Music from the Broadway Musical" by Trey Parker and "Pippin" by Stephen Schwartz appeal to teachers working with students drawn to contemporary musical theater.
Composer & Author Spotlight
Cole Porter stands out as the most prolific contributor with 74 titles in this collection, establishing himself as the backbone of American songbook teaching. His "Platinum Collection" consistently sells well and gives teachers a curated entry point into his sophisticated harmonic language and wit. Michael John LaChisua's 39 titles and Johnny Mercer's 37 bring depth to the standards catalog, representing decades of American popular song across different eras and styles.
Galt MacDermot, known for his work on the groundbreaking musical Hair, contributes 31 titles here with a distinctly different sensibility from the traditional songbook writers. His "Four Score / Abie Baby" shows how rock and theatrical music can coexist in vocal instruction. William Finn's 20 titles and Dan Goggin's work in musical comedy round out the collection with voices that lean toward humor and contemporary theatrical storytelling.
