A collection of 20 arias by contemporary American composers. Often, introductions and endings have been added in order for the piece to stand alone. Includes biographical information for each composer, a brief synopsis of each opera, and a short explanation of where the aria appears in the context of the opera.Operas from which arias are taken include:"Clair de Lune," "The Silver Fox," and "A Wrinkle in Time" by Libby Larsen"Claudia Legare," "The Crucible," "Lady Kate," and "Roman Fever" by Robert Ward"Coyote Tales," "Hotel Eden," and "Starbird" by Henry Mollicone"The Dangerous Liaisons" and "The Love of Don Perlimplin" by Conrad Susa"The Dreamers" and "The Gift of the Magi" by David Conte"S." by Ronald Perera"Shining Brow" by Daron Hagen

Opera Aria Anthology, Volume I, Soprano No. 6000

ROBERT WARD

Libby Larsen

David Conte

Daron Hagen

Henry Mollicone

Ronlad Perera

Conrad Susa

EC Schirmer Music Co

Teaching Music through Performance in Choir, Volume 2 aids conductors and educators on the quest toward full musical awareness. This book is an ideal tool for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the preeminent music composed for choir and a wonderful opportunity to learn from some of the most expert voices in the choral profession. In Part I, noted choral directors and educators Jerry Blackstone, Heather J. Buchanan, Janet Galván, Ann Howard Jones, and James Jordan cover such topics as finding musical nuance through score study, improving a choir s aural literacy, preparing for performances with orchestra, communicating a piece s vision to the choir, and the benefits of Body Mapping for choirs. Composer Libby Larsen offers some telling insights on composing for choir with an emphasis on the connection between words and music. Part II uses the choral repertoire grading system developed for Volume 1 and contains thorough analyses of more than 100 of the most significant works for choir ever composed, Levels 1 5. Repertoire Resource Guides include information on the composer and composition, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements, suggestions for additional listening, and a guide to selected references.

Teaching Music through Performance in Choir - Volume 2

James Jordan

Ann Howard Jones

Jerry Blackstone

Heather J. Buchanan

Janet Galván

G I A Pubns

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