We carry a broad selection of vocal collection series for singers of different skill types. We’ve listed some of the most popular ones below, and we are able to order an ever wider selection from our publishers. Contact our vocal specialist for details on a particular book or to order a specific piece.

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First Book of Solos

This collection is one of the most widely used books for teaching vocal pedagogy through classical repertoire.  There are over 30 songs in each book, including American and British art songs, folk song arrangements, sacred songs and a sampling of beginning songs in German, Italian, Spanish and French. There is a completely different song selection for each voice type.  We stock Parts I, II and III of this popular series by Joan Frey Boytim, which includes the following titles:

• First Book of Soprano Solos
• First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos
• First Book of Tenor Solos
• First Book of Baritone/Bass Solos

Second Book of Solos

Step up to the next level with more student repertoire, continuing from The First Book of Solos. The more than 30 songs in each book require a little more vocal range and musical sophistication, but are still decidedly student material. We stock parts I & II of each of the following books:

• Second Book of Soprano Solos
• Second Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos
• Second Book of Tenor Solos
• Second Book of Baritone/Bass Solos

Easy Songs for Beginning Singers

This series was designed to supplement traditional vocal instruction and works perfectly as preparatory literature for The First Book of Solos. We stock Parts I & II of the following books:

• Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano
• Easy Songs for the Beginning Mezzo-Soprano/Alto
• Easy Songs for the Beginning Tenor
• Easy Songs for the Beginning Baritone/Bass

G. Schirmer Opera Anthology

These arias have been carefully chosen to anticipate the needs of singers, teachers and coaches for years to come. Includes historical notes, plot synopses and translations for study. Edited by Robert L. Larsen.

• Colouratura Arias for Soprano
• Arias for Soprano – Volumes 1 & 2
• Arias for Mezzo-Soprano
• Arias for Tenor
• Arias for Bass

The Oratorio Anthology

This is the most serious and useful collection yet published of solo arias from oratorios, masses and cantatas. The literature was confined to work by major composers, and by-passes the dated oratorio literature found in previous collections.

• Soprano
• Alto/Mezzo-Soprano
• Tenor
• Baritone/Bass

Standard Vocal Literature

This series of 5 book/CD packs is an introduction to art song in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Each volume has a different song list, and includes 30 selections in appropriate keys. Beyond art song, each collection includes two carefully chosen opera arias, an oratorio aria, and an operetta aria by Gilbert & Sullivan. It is available for the following voices:

• Soprano
• Mezzo-Soprano
• Tenor
• Baritone
• Bass