Art Songs Collections

A dozen poems by celebrated American poet Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) are given original musical settings in these delightful, tuneful songs for medium voice with piano accompaniment. These short songs were

"Mother to Son" is based on the powerful poem by Langston Hughes. The mother (voice) is a strong woman, one who has persevered and is still climbing, still surviving: "Well, son, I'll tell you: / Life for

This is Juliana Hall’s first sacred song, a setting of a hymn text by the great hymn writer of the 19th century, Fanny J. Crosby. The song is suitable for concert performance or for use in a religious

This song cycle for high voice is fitting for experienced singers wishing to add contemporary art songs to their repertoire. The witty Carl Sandburg text comes to life with atonal though melodic writing and

Based on five poems about autumn by 20th- and 21st-century American poets, this song cycle celebrates the fall season and explores the themes of the swiftness of time, the passage from summer to winter, and

Based on the poetry of Langston Hughes, American composer Gwyneth Walker has created a twelve minute set of songs for either tenor or baritone voice based on themes of water and rivers. These titles are

This vocal duet arranged for treble and bass or equal voices is just as feisty as the original SATB version. Based on a protest song from the 16th-century German Peasants' War, this song was reintroduced in

Many attribute this text to to Noah S. ("Soggy") Sweat, a judge and member of the Mississippi legislature, circa 1952. Whether true or not, this piece is an unexpected relief from the formal - or just a

Set on texts of love by Elie H. Haddad, this song cycle explores the the love story of the writer and his wife during their courtship. The composer sets the lyrics with artistry, playfulness and emotion to

Dedicated to celebrating the life of a young woman who exemplified grace and goodness in all her pursuits, this tribute will serve as a loving way to honor and celebrate any cherished friend, mentor, or

This work consists of three Latin texts from the Requiem Mass. The first, Exaudi, is in larghetto tempo and serves as a prelude. The composition is based on a plaintive three-note descending

The five letters which provide the lyrics for these songs (written by John Muir and adapted by the composer) were selected for their range of topics and sentiments. Some portray wildlife in the mountains,

Here's a charming duet (or duel!) between a woman who loves music and a man who loves poetry, from a text by Richard Barnfield written in 1598. The battle begins with a flourish of alternating lines traded

Each song in this collection is dedicated to four singers - friends of the composer. The songs Homecoming and Quilt were commissioned by the West Chester University Poetry Conference (West

A set of four short art songs, in French, whose texts come from the back of a cereal box. Seriously, if that wasn't fun enough, each movement is in the style of a famous French composer. Bohmler brings a

Unlock the magic of poetry with this captivating collection featuring texts by renowned poets including Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Sara Teasdale, Edgar Allen Poe, and more. Set to music by contemporary