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My Unfortunate Erection (Chip's Lament) (From "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
The Phone Call (From "Lucky Stiff"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
I Speak Six Languages (From "the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
The Boy Friend (From "the Boy Friend"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Knowing Me, Knowing You: Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Boy Wanted (From "My One and Only"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Jilted: Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Patterns (From "Baby"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Princess (From "a Man of No Importance"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Waiting for Life (From "Once on This Island"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
A Little Brains, A Little Talent (From "Damn Yankees"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Ballad of Dependency: Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Somewhere That's Green (From "Little Shop of Horrors"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
What Am I Doin' (From "Closer than Ever"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
You Gotta Die Sometime (From "Falsettos"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Hold On (From "the Secret Garden"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
All for You (From "Seussical the Musical"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Alone in the Universe (From "Seussical the Musical"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Stouthearted Men (From "The New Moon"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Mira (From "Carnival"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
The Gypsy in Me: Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Romance (From "the Desert Song"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
Ballad of the Easy Life (From "The Threepenny Opera"): Piano/Vocal/Chords -
I'm Falling in Love with Someone (From "Naughty Marietta"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
About This Collection
Description
This collection of over 1,000 vocal solos spans classical masterworks, folk traditions, musical theatre, and sacred music across a range of voice types and levels. Folk Songs for Solo Singers and 26 Italian Songs and Arias anchor the collection with multiple volumes and voice ranges, offering teachers reliable repertoire for recitals, festivals, and daily practice. You'll find recorded accompaniments for many titles, Texas UIL and ABRSM approved selections, and material suitable for elementary through advanced singers.
Highlights
Teachers consistently reach for Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 1 in both medium high and medium low voice editions, along with 26 Italian Songs and Arias across multiple ranges. Jay Althouse's arrangements like Cindy, Follow the Drinking Gourd, and other folk-based piano/vocal solos remain classroom staples. Andy Beck's Solo Songs for Young Singers, Volume 1 serves teachers working with younger ensembles or developing singers.
Recently added
Lin Marsh's Undercurrents (6 songs for solo voice in medium high voice) and several new SoundTrax digital audio downloads from the 26 Italian Songs and Arias and Folk Songs for Solo Singers series were released in the past year, expanding recorded accompaniment options for established titles.
Composer & Author Spotlight
Jay Althouse has composed over 800 choral works and brings eight years of publishing experience to his role as a prolific voice in this collection. His arrangements of folk material like Cindy and Follow the Drinking Gourd show his ability to set accessible, singable lines over supportive piano parts that work for students and professional singers alike.
Andy Beck, Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music, brings both composing and arranging expertise informed by his work on method books like Sing at First Sight and Vocalize! His Solo Songs for Young Singers, Volume 1 reflects his understanding of how young singers develop technique through well-crafted repertoire.
Frank LaForge's Pathways of Song series has shaped vocal pedagogy for generations. His systematic approach to building a working repertoire across multiple voice types makes his collections essential for studio teachers developing students' recital programs and sight-reading skills.