The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Soprano BK/2CDS (Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology (Songbooks)) [Paperback]

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Publication Date: January 1, 2007 | Series: Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology (Songbooks)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 142342364X
• ISBN-13: 978-1423423645
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology-Soprano Vol. 1, February 4, 2010

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T. Jackson (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Soprano BK/2CDS (Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology (Songbooks)) (Paperback)

I bought the book and the cds separately at a local music store, but have other volumes in this series that I purchased from Amazon. I do own the revised edition which has a couple of song changes from the original edition (which did not come with cds). The series in general tries to present Broadway songs in the same keys they were originally written for the show. Sometimes certain songs are edited in order to make them more practical for performance (some duets are rearranged for solo voice for example). However, these songs may be in different keys than the average sheet music editions or collections, so keep in mind the voice designations on these books are there for a reason. Nevertheless, the cds that come with the book, also come with a downloadable computer program called the "Amazing Slow Downer" that allows you to change the pitch and tempo separately to your liking. The cds will also play on any type of cd player, but the key-changing ability will not be accessible unless you happen to have that feature on the equipment that you are using. The cds contain piano accompaniment only--no graphics, no vocal demonstrations, and most importantly, no melody line unless it's part of the accompaniment. Books are arranged for both voice and piano and of course, with lyrics. Having said that, I really enjoy using these books and cds to practice songs exactly as I would be singing to live piano accompaniment (with personal interpretation of course). I also use these for fun, along with karaoke cds I also own.
Volume 1 contains many familiar songs from standard Broadway repetoire, 48 songs in all from 32 plays.

Edit: 8/5/2010
I decided to add a list of contents so that customers can better decide if the purchase would be personally useful to them. I now own all five books of the Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology: Soprano (with cds) plus all of the Mezzo-Soprano/Belter series, so hopefully I will be able to add reviews of the individual items in the next few days. This is still my favorite series out of all the sheet music, and song collections I own (I have stuff dating back to junior high school, and I'm now the mother of a high schooler.
Volume 1, revised edition contains the following:
"Come Home" from Allegro
"My Funny Valentine" and "Where or When" from Babe in Arms
"Falling in Love with Love" from The Boys from Syracuse
"I Loved You Once in Silence" and "The Simple Joys of Maidenhood" form Camelot
"If I Loved You", "Mister Snow", "What's the Use of Wond'rin'" and "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel
"Under the Tree" from Celebration
"Ten Minutes Ago" from Cinderella
"Much More" from The Fantasticks
"Far From the Home I Love" from Fiddler on the Roof
"Love, Look Away" from Flower Drum Song
"One More Kiss" from Follies
"That'll Show Him" from A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum
"Surabaya Johnny" from Happy End
"Hello, Young Lovers", "My Lord and Master", and "Something Wonderful" from The King and I
"So in Love" from Kiss Me, Kate
"My Ship" and "The Saga of Jenny" from Lady in the Dark
"No Other Love' from Me and Juliet
"Not a Day Goes By" from Merrily We Roll Along
"Somebody, Somewhere" from The Most Happy Fella
"Goodnight, My Someone", "My White Knight", and "Till There Was You" from The Music Man
"I Could Have Danced All Night" and "Show Me" from My Fair Lady
"Many a New Day" and "Out of My Dreams" from Oklahoma!
"Glad to Be Unhappy" from On Your Toes
"Old Maid" from 110 In the Shade
"Summertime" from Porgy and Bess
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" from Roberta
"Bill" and "Can't help Lovin' Dat Man" from Showboat
"Climb Ev'ry Mountain" from The Sound of Music
"Somehow I Never Could Believe" and "What Good Would the Moon Be?" from Street Scene
"Green Finch and Linnet Bird" from Sweeney Todd
"Barbara Song", "Pirate Jenny", and "Solomon Song" from The Threepenny Opera
"The Golden Ram" from Two by Two

People who own the earlier edition (copyright 1986) of the songbook will note that the songs "I Have to Tell You" from Fanny and "The Sacred Tree" from Scott Joplin's Treemonisha are no longer included in this volume, but "I Have to Tell You" can be found in Soprano, Volume 4 of The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great!, August 20, 2010

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This anthology has so many wonderful, traditional musical theatre songs for sopranos that can be used for auditions and performances! The CDs have very good accompaniments, which can be especially helpful if you can't find an accompanist. Highly recommend this book for any soprano looking for material!

4.0 out of 5 stars Super Starter for Serious Soprano SingersReceiving this wonderf, December 14, 2010

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Receiving this wonderful anthology of Broadway Songs arriving by mail is exciting . As an amateur singer who performs weekly and has suffered at the hands of pianists who can hardly play, decide the speed of your songs and create nervousness in the performer this album is ideal. The selection of songs is very good and the audience appreciates the songs.