Recommended Repertoire- Part I: Beg/Intermediate Classical

Recommended Music Books for Voice Students

Classical-  Beginning – Intermediate Levels

For the young (high school) or amateur adult student who needs to sing “classical” songs of different eras and languages, I highly recommend the series “The First Book of…”series by Joan Boytim.  This series is published by Hal Leonard, and is easily available at local music stores.  The price range is between $15 (no CD) and $27 (with CD).  I do recommend getting the accompaniment CDs with the music because it provides an easy way for the student to practice one the basics of the song have been learned.  This series has several volumes for each voice type. (soprano, mezzo soprano, tenor, bass) that increases in difficulty and skill level.  For instance, The Second Book of Soprano Solos is more advanced than The First Book of Soprano Solos, but The First Book of Soprano Solos, Part II is the same level as The First Book of Soprano Solos, just additional repertoire.  These books each offer 20-30 songs of varying genre, languages and time periods. 
 
The First Book of Soprano Solos- Parts I, II and III
The First Book of Mezzo Soprano/Alto Solos- Parts I, II and III
The First Book of Tenor Solos- Parts I, II and III
The First Book of Baritone/Bass Solos- Parts I, II and III
The Second Book of Soprano Solos- Parts I and II
The Second Book of Mezzo Soprano/Alto Solos- Parts I and II
The Second Book of Tenor Solos- Parts I and II
The Second Book of Baritone/Bass Solos- Parts I and II

26 Italian Songs and Arias, Published by Alfred, is highly recommended for any young student seeking to continue music in college. It is between $10 for book only and $20 for book/CD. (Again, the CD is recommended.) This book has pronunciation and historical guides, as well as suggested ornamentation. It comes in Medium-High and Medium-Low Voice.

For Younger Students (Grade 8 and younger) also by Joan Boytim:

Girls:
Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Tenor, Bass
Daffodils, Violets and Snowflakes
Boys:
Young Ladies, Shipmates and Journeys
Neutral:
36 Solos for Young Singers

 --I will update this with more reprtoire resources as they are made known to me.  Also, I may occasionally make a commentary about specific somgs in the books.  I will also be posting Musical Theatre books as well.--