20th / 21st Century Song Collections

This delightful collection of ten solos designed for young and developing voices features texts by Robert Louis Stevenson. These timeless, youthful poems are paired with moderate-range melodies by composers

An upbeat inspirational song about living life to the fullest, enjoying life's adventures, and seizing the day. This popular choral piece has now been adapted for medium-high or medium-low vocal solo.

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

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

Born out of the long friendship and artistic collaboration between Margaret Bond and poet Langston Hughes, this solo gospel song possesses mostly diatonic harmonies and soulful, beautiful melodies. The text

"What do you see when you close your eyes and remember the best days of our lives?" A sentimental and heartfelt song about favorite memories and the vivid, colorful imprints they leave in our minds. This

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,

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

Sixteen old songs in all - Roger Quilter has put together a fine collection of old songs and traditional songs suitable for study, contest and recital. Many pieces found here will be perfect to fill out a

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