Vocal Solo Collections

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.

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.

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.