Beginning to Intermediate Contest Solos

Responsible for such popular series as The First Book of Solos The Second Books of Solos and Easy Songs for Beginning Singers Joan Frey Boytim is a widely recognized expert in repertoire for the young voice. Appropriate for contest solos this collection includes a wide variety of traditional art songs and folk songs with limited ranges for late-elementary to mid-teen singers. The book includes intermediate-level piano arrangements and the companion CD features professionally recorded accompaniments for performance or practice. Songs include: April Fool · The Blue Bells of Scotland · Country Gardens · Cuckoo · Dandelions Gold and Green · The Desperado · MacNamara's Band · OldKing Cole · The Quest · Red River Valley · Sidewalks of New York · Sweet and Low · Toyland · and more.

Volume 1. The original piano solos in these collections by William Gillock include material suitable for recital or contest events. The solos range in difficulty from beginning level pieces in Book 1 up to late intermediate selections in Book 8.

Solos for Beginning through Early Intermediate lev-High quality solo literature for beginning through early- intermediate skill levels! Each 1st Recital Series book includes 12 solo pieces in diverse styles from arrangements of 'classics' to original compositions . This excellent literature is perfect for concerts contests recitals churches private studios talent shows school portfolios and for home enjoyment. A beautifully recorded piano accompaniment CD (included with the solo book) allows the soloist to practice and perform accompanied even when a piano player is not available.