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The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Volume 2: Mezzo-Soprano/Belter Book Only (Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology (Songbooks))

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I'm a vocal student and find this book a fun diversion from the Italian and art pieces I also sing. I'm a true contralto (I vocalize a high A, but my richest range is mid G to mid G) so music can be challenging to find. This book has several pieces that, untouched, are low enough to do my voice justice -- As Long as He Needs Me, Hold On, Someone Else's Story. I suggest you also buy the CDs (there are two in the package) that go with this book (purchase separately). I had the book for a couple of years before I purchased the CDs. The CDs helped me discover several great songs I wasn't familiar with. More significantly though, the CDs contain a computer program that will allow you to adjust pitch higher or lower. The CDs makes the book more versitile and easier for rehearsal.

One other note. All the books labeled mezzo in this series are also labeled belter. I can belt with the best of them and songs like What I Did for Love, Look at Me I'm Sandra Dee and Adelaide's Lament are true belting songs. But I think the majority of the pieces are better performed with varying tempos and dynamics (including, in fact, What I Did for Love). There are quite a few ballads in this book that are definitely not belting pieces. So don't be scared away by the belting label because you'll find plenty to sing here if you're not a belter. Enjoy singing!

This is the best book of sheet music I own! It has everything from Cabaret to Miss Saigon! Whoever picked the songs for this book had great taste because every number is a standout. Includes- Maybe This Time (Cabaret), Can You Find it in Your Heart? (Footloose), Miss Marmelstein (I Can Get it For You Wholesale), Always a Bridesmaid (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), I'd Give My Life for You (Miss Saigon), With One Look (Sunset Boulevard), Teaching Third Grade (Ruthless), and My New Philosophy (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown). This book has over 40 songs, none of which are useless. If you are a female who enjoys singing Broadway, get this! You won't be sorry. *Amazon. com has the lowest price I've found for this item!!!

This collection is excellent - definitely supplements the first volume. A must-have for any vocal teacher with students interested in musical theater!

This whole series is great for singer. These books have a great selection of songs from fantastic shows. These books feature small blurbs about each show that is in the book. One of my favorite parts about these books is that the songs are taken straight out of the show in their original keys.

I looked all over for "The Music That Makes Me Dance" from Funny Girl - found severl on line to download but none were the one we wanted. I can't tell you how happy I was to find this book with the song EXACTLY as it should be! Challenging piece, but in the end my accompanist and I were thrilled to achieve the goal of performing the song! Many great selections in this book - oldies but goodies for sure. Classics and then some! Perfect for your collection. Very pleased with the contents, the condition and the seller!

I got it fast and it was in great condition. Exactly what I needed.