Organization
The composer’s country of origin will be the manner by which works will be listed. A brief
statement about significant composers of Art Songs in the country is included. This is followed by the
composer’s name and date, when available. The title of the song with the publisher and date of
publication is included when the dates are available. Music that has been reviewed include the vocal
range to the right of the song along with the suggested level of study. If the music was not available for
review the range and level are not included and may be placed online when the music is available The
range is indicated with the system used in U. S. theory and harmony text (C4, C5, etc.). It is
recommended that students seek the guidance of a voice teacher or vocal coach to assist them with
singing the Spanish-language. Proper diction is essential for understanding the text and music in general.
Assessment of Levels
Several factors have been considered in the recommended levels. They include the range, melodic contour, texture of work, key, rhythm, meter, rhythmic as well as key changes within the given work and use of text and diction.
Level I
Student may be in the early stages of their vocal study.
Students should be able to sing melodic phrases with basic accompaniment.
Students should be able to sing major and minor scales in various keys.
Students should be able to recognize and sing key changes within a given work.
Students should be able to sing intervals of a 4th and 5th in addition to chromatic scales.
Student should have knowledge of basic music fundamentals.
Students should understand basic vocal technique (breathing, posture, diction etc.).
Students should be competent singing early English and basic Italian Art Songs for beginners.
Level II In addition to the above
Students should know basic repertoire, English and (i.e. 24 Italian Art Songs and Arias, G. Schirmer.)
Students should be able to recognize and sing the pentatonic scale in various keys.
Students should be able to sing diverse tempo changes within a given work.
Students should be able to sing diverse rhythmic patterns and changes within a given work.
Students should be able to sing non melodic phrases.
Level III In addition to criteria of levels I and II
Students should be advanced in their understanding and vocal skills.
Students should have knowledge and ability to sing operatic repertoire.
Students should be able to sing poly rhythmic works.
Students should be able to sing non chromatic intervals and scale passages.
Please note: The criteria established for these levels are suggestions. Advanced works are not recommended for young singers however Level III students may decide to program Level I and II repertoire particularly songs from collections, a set or song cycle with several works. Works found in a collection or album will be indicated when this information is available. It is recommended in this case that all of the songs in the group be performed when possible. Voice teachers and coaches must use their own discretion when selecting songs for their students.
This resource makes it possible for you to organize programs with songs by Latin American
composers. Works from a specific country or those that include composers with stylistic similarities or
differences can be included in a presentation. You may also choose to select songs from a certain period
of history to program.
While it is suggested that you use your own discretion in selecting songs be aware of the student’s ability
to comprehend and sing the language. In addition to working with a teacher, singers who need assistance
with Spanish diction may find the following web-sites helpful: I P A Source http://www.ipasource.com/,
and the Lied, Art Song and Choral Texts Archives http://www.recmusic.org/lieder/,
.
Resource Guide
For more information regarding songs in the Latin American Music Center at Catholic University you
may visit the Music Library web-page at:
http://www.lib.cua.edu/music/latin-american-music-search
The following abbreviations or codes have been used.
M1621 (or similar series of numbers) = Music Library Call number for songs located in the Latin American Music Center at Catholic University of America (see web-page above.)
L=Level
R=Range
The composer’s country of origin will be the manner by which works will be listed. A brief
statement about significant composers of Art Songs in the country is included. This is followed by the
composer’s name and date, when available. The title of the song with the publisher and date of
publication is included when the dates are available. Music that has been reviewed include the vocal
range to the right of the song along with the suggested level of study. If the music was not available for
review the range and level are not included and may be placed online when the music is available The
range is indicated with the system used in U. S. theory and harmony text (C4, C5, etc.). It is
recommended that students seek the guidance of a voice teacher or vocal coach to assist them with
singing the Spanish-language. Proper diction is essential for understanding the text and music in general.
Assessment of Levels
Several factors have been considered in the recommended levels. They include the range, melodic contour, texture of work, key, rhythm, meter, rhythmic as well as key changes within the given work and use of text and diction.
Level I
Student may be in the early stages of their vocal study.
Students should be able to sing melodic phrases with basic accompaniment.
Students should be able to sing major and minor scales in various keys.
Students should be able to recognize and sing key changes within a given work.
Students should be able to sing intervals of a 4th and 5th in addition to chromatic scales.
Student should have knowledge of basic music fundamentals.
Students should understand basic vocal technique (breathing, posture, diction etc.).
Students should be competent singing early English and basic Italian Art Songs for beginners.
Level II In addition to the above
Students should know basic repertoire, English and (i.e. 24 Italian Art Songs and Arias, G. Schirmer.)
Students should be able to recognize and sing the pentatonic scale in various keys.
Students should be able to sing diverse tempo changes within a given work.
Students should be able to sing diverse rhythmic patterns and changes within a given work.
Students should be able to sing non melodic phrases.
Level III In addition to criteria of levels I and II
Students should be advanced in their understanding and vocal skills.
Students should have knowledge and ability to sing operatic repertoire.
Students should be able to sing poly rhythmic works.
Students should be able to sing non chromatic intervals and scale passages.
Please note: The criteria established for these levels are suggestions. Advanced works are not recommended for young singers however Level III students may decide to program Level I and II repertoire particularly songs from collections, a set or song cycle with several works. Works found in a collection or album will be indicated when this information is available. It is recommended in this case that all of the songs in the group be performed when possible. Voice teachers and coaches must use their own discretion when selecting songs for their students.
This resource makes it possible for you to organize programs with songs by Latin American
composers. Works from a specific country or those that include composers with stylistic similarities or
differences can be included in a presentation. You may also choose to select songs from a certain period
of history to program.
While it is suggested that you use your own discretion in selecting songs be aware of the student’s ability
to comprehend and sing the language. In addition to working with a teacher, singers who need assistance
with Spanish diction may find the following web-sites helpful: I P A Source http://www.ipasource.com/,
and the Lied, Art Song and Choral Texts Archives http://www.recmusic.org/lieder/,
.
Resource Guide
For more information regarding songs in the Latin American Music Center at Catholic University you
may visit the Music Library web-page at:
http://www.lib.cua.edu/music/latin-american-music-search
The following abbreviations or codes have been used.
M1621 (or similar series of numbers) = Music Library Call number for songs located in the Latin American Music Center at Catholic University of America (see web-page above.)
L=Level
R=Range