> The church for which I work as Soprano Soloist/Section > Leader would like me to do a special solo for the > Sunday on which they are celebrating the minister's 20 > years with the church. It needs to be something > joyous, in English, and pref. 19th/20th century. Any > suggestions?
You might take a look at Ned Rorem's "Cycle of Holy Songs" (Southern Music), especially the last two - Psalms 148 and 150. You must have an able accompanist, especially if the accompaniments must be reduced for organ. His Alleluia is quite nice too.
>I have a student whose first language is Chinese and >who would love to sing a song in Chinese. Is there >such a thing as Chinese art song and, if so, where >would I find something appropriate?
I have two recordings of Japanese art songs, and I found those by searching the databases at Amazon.com and tower records. You might try the same for Chinese. I would avoid the Britten Songs from the Chinese - musically and vocally too difficult for a child.
>I'd really appreciate any suggestions any of you might >have regarding good mezzo/soprano duets for >Advent/Christmas and good English language soprano >solos for that time of year.
Off the top of my head, you could use the Laudamus te, from the Gloria of Vivaldi. Good luck.
Best,
Mark Montgomery
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