G. Schirmer: American Aria Anthology: Soprano Sheet Music | 44 College-Level Opera Arias by Barber, Bolcom, Moore, Thomson and Menotti | Vocal Collection for Study, Recital, and Performance Mastery

The G. Schirmer American Aria Anthology: Soprano is a curated collection of 44 arias from the American opera tradition, designed for college-level sopranos and advanced vocal students. Edited by Richard Walters, this vocal collection provides detailed opera information and aria plot notes, giving singers context and guidance for study, recital, or performance. Many of the included arias have never been available outside opera vocal scores, and several are appearing in print for the first time.Each aria is presented in clear standard vocal notation, supporting rigorous study and expressive interpretation. The collection features works by renowned composers Samuel Barber, William Bolcom, Douglas Moore, Virgil Thomson, and Gian Carlo Menotti, spanning diverse styles and moods while offering technical challenges suitable for developing singers. Ideal for voice students, teachers, and performers, this anthology nurtures skill, confidence, and expressive artistry.Song ListTHE CONSUL: The Foreign Woman's Aria * To This We've Come * THE HERO: My Sleeping Beauty * THE LABYRINTH: The Bride's Song * THE MEDIUM: The Black Swan * Monica's Waltz * THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF: Steal Me, Sweet Thief * THE SAINT OF BLEECKER STREET: Oh, Sweet Jesus * Be Good to Her * THE TELEPHONE: Hello! Oh, Margaret, It's You * THE BALLAD OF BABY DOE: Willow Song * Dearest Mama * The Silver Aria * Always Through the Changing * GALLANTRY: Now, Doctor Gregg, You Have Gone Too Far (Lola's Aria) * SIMON BOLIVAR: Al Norte * A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE: I Want Magic! * Sea Air * THE MIGHTY CASEY: Kiss Me Not Goodbye * A Prayer * SWEENEY TODD: Green Finch and Linnet Bird * TEA: Loved One, Beloved * STREET SCENE: Somehow I Never Could Believe * What Good Would the Moon Be? Read more