More great teaching material, at the same level as Volume 1. The contents, completely new and unduplicated from Volume 1, once again include American and English art songs, folk songs, sacred songs, and an introduction to singing in German, French, Italian, and Spanish. Over 30 songs in each book. Joan Boytim, who has emerged as the nationally recognized expert in the field of teaching pre-collegiate voice, has done exhaustive research in preparing these volumes.

(Vocal Collection). This is the perfect first collection for many voice students, whether they are teens or college singers or adults. Joan Boytim has selected songs appropriate for each voice type, and has chosen keys that suit the vocal needs of novice singers studying in traditional, generally classical lyric singing. The editions of the songs in these collections are short and straight-forward. Teachers have found these books invaluable. To make the collections even more useful, each volume is offered in a book/companion CD edition with piano accompaniments recorded by pianist Laura Ward. Contents: Comedy Tonight (from A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM) * Edelweiss (from THE SOUND OF MUSIC) * Get Me To The Church On Time (from MY FAIR LADY) * The Girl That I Marry (from the Stage Production ANNIE GET YOUR GUN) * Gonna Be Another Hot Day (from 110 IN THE SHADE) * How To Handle A Woman (from CAMELOT) * I Talk To The Trees (from PAINT YOUR WAGON) * I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face (from MY FAIR LADY) * If Ever I Would Leave You (from CAMELOT) * The Impossible Dream (The Quest) (from MAN OF LA MANCHA) * Just In Time (from BELLS ARE RINGING) * Leaning On A Lamp Post (from ME AND MY GIRL) * My Cup Runneth Over (from I DO! I DO!) * My Defenses Are Down (from the Stage Production ANNIE GET YOUR GUN) * Oklahoma (from OKLAHOMA!) * Some Enchanted Evening (from SOUTH PACIFIC) * Soon It's Gonna Rain (from THE FANTASTICKS) * The Surrey With The Fringe On Top (from OKLAHOMA!) * There Is Nothin' Like A Dame (from SOUTH PACIFIC) * They Call The Wind Maria (from PAINT YOUR WAGON) * This Nearly Was Mine (from SOUTH PACIFIC) * Try To Remember (from THE FANTASTICKS) * Wunderbar (from KISS ME, KATE)

Performers of all ages and abilities will gain valuable insight into the mechanics, psychology and physiology of singing. The accompanying CD - in Jennifer's own voice - captures a conversation about her ideas and journey, as well as exercises that will help you discover and release your true and best instrument.

Music lovers of all ages are drawn to the pure melodies of classical music. Now aficionados of this timeless genre can learn something about classical music every day of the year! Readers will find everything from brief biographies of their favorite composers to summaries of the most revered operas. Interesting facts about the world’s most celebrated songs and discussions of classical music–meets–pop culture make this book as fun as it is informative. Ten categories of discussion rotate throughout the year: Classical Music Periods, Compositional Forms, Great Composers, Celebrated Works, Basic Instruments, Famous Operas, Music Theory, Venues of the World, Museums & Festivals, and Pop Culture Medley.

A little girl and various animals sing their own version of this popular rhyme.

My First Classical Music Book is a delightfully colorful introduction to classical music, designed to fire the imagination of children aged 5-7 years. Readers are asked to think about the different places in which we might hear music. Then, each of the major composers and musical instrument families are introduced and brought to life in a vivid and enchanting way. Throughout the book, children are referred to the accompanying audio CD so that they can hear examples as they read. This is the most exceptional book of its kind, providing an absorbing experience for both eyes and ears.