15 Easy Folksong Arrangements

Description

High Voice

This collection is designed for those students, of any age beyond early teens, in the early stages of voice study, although the arrangements are so satisfying that more advanced singers will also enjoy them. The ranges are modest, and songs have been chosen for all genders. The new arrangements are lovely, fresh and interesting, but keep the simple vocal line in the forefront. The piano accompaniments were deliberately designed for an intermediate level player.

The recordings include beautiful performances of each song by professional singers to be used as a learning tool, and a piano accompaniment track for practice. The recordings are accessed online by using the unique code in each book and can be streamed or downloaded according to your personal preference. Joan Boytim, the leading American expert on teaching the young voice, has added a preface about how to use these songs in the studio.

Contents:

• The Ash Grove (arr. Bryan Stanley)

• Barbara Allen (arr. Bryan Stanley)

• Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes (arr. Brian Dean)

• Greensleeves (arr. Bryan Stanley)

• How Can I Keep From Singing (arr. Christopher Ruck)

• I Gave My Love a Cherry (The Riddle Song) (arr. Brian Dean)

• I Know Where I'm Goin' (arr. Richard Walters)

• Johnny Has Gone For a Soldier (arr. Richard Walters)

• Loch Lomond (arr. Brian Dean)

• Scarborough Fair (arr. Christopher Ruck)

• Shenandoah (arr. Richard Walters)

• Soldier, Soldier Will You Marry Me? (arr. Brian Dean)

• Streets of Laredo (The Cowboy's Lament) (arr. Richard Walters)

• Water is Wide (arr. Christopher Ruck)

• When Johnny Comes Marching Home (arr. Richard Walters)