The G. Schirmer Collection of American Art Song-50 Songs by 29 Composers

50 Songs by 29 Composers-This comprehensive collection is the best one-volume source available on the topic with a mix of familiar recital standards and intriguing material awaiting discovery. Includes composers from c. 1900 into the 21st century. Somesongs make their first published appearance in American Art Song: Gian Carlo Menotti's moving “The Old Man's Song ” Michael Tilson Thomas' inspired “Grace ” dedicated to Leonard Bernstein and AaronJay Kernis' “A Good Boy ” as well a boogie-woogie art song by the editor “Blue Monday.” The same songs appear in High Voice and Medium/Low Voice.

Blow Ye The Trumpet was originally composed as a chorus for as part of Kirke Mechem's Opera John Brown based on the life of the abolitionist campaigner of the same name. It was later popularised inSongs of the Slave a suite of works from the same opera. The text is adapted from a traditional hymn said to be Brown’s favourite with a new tune composed in the early American folk style. KirkeMechem (b. 1925) is an American composer who has found worldwide popularity with his collection of over 250 compositions in almost every form. Blow Ye The Trumpet has been arranged here for SSAA chorus andPiano with optional orchestral accompaniment.