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Opera Workshop: Sheet Music in the Music Library

Standard Repetoire Piano/Vocal Scores

H. M. S. Pinafore, or, The lass that loved a sailor by Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer); Gilbert, W. S., 1836-1911 (librettist)
Call Number: G-825

Publication Date: 1959-1964

Great starting point for entering the wacky world of Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. Some great picks are "I am the Captain of the Pinafore", "I’m Called Little Buttercup", and "For He is an Englishman".
Die Fledermaus = The bat by Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899 (composer); Martin, Ruth Berenice Kelley, 1914-2000 (librettist- eng); Martin, Thomas Philipp, 1909-1984 (librettist- eng)
Call Number: G-1122

Publication Date: 1951

This hilarious operetta is full of great familiar tunes!
Le nozze di Figaro = The marriage of Figaro: an opera in four acts by Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791 (composer); Da Ponte, Lorenzo, 1749-1838 (librettist)
Call Number: G-889

Publication Date: 1951

The Marriage of Figaro is filled to brim with recognizable favorites such as: “Cinque... dieci... venti…”, “Se vuol ballare, signor Contino“, “Non so più cosa son”, “Porgi amor”, “Voi che sapete”, “Dove sono” “Sull'aria”,“L’ho perduta”, and “Deh vieni non tardar”.
The Magic Flute by Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791 (composer); Schikaneder, Emanuel, 1751-1812 (librettist)
Call Number: G-400

Publication Date: 2001
Manon: opera in five acts by Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912 (composer); Meilhac, Henri, 1830-1897 (librettist); Gille, Philippe, 1831-1901 (librettist)
Call Number: G-1383

Publication Date: 1963
Il barbiere di Siviglia = The barber of Seville by Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868 (composer); Sterbini, Cesare, 1783-1851 (librettist)
Call Number: G-1446

Publication Date: 1962
The merry widow by Lehár, Franz, 1870-1948 (composer); Léon, Victor, 1860-1940 (librettist); Stein, Leo, 1861-1921 (librettist)
Call Number: G-1027

Publication Date: 1959
Pelléas et Mélisande by Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918 (composer); Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 (librettist)
Call Number: G-99

Publication Date: 1907

Search Terms

Here are some examples of subject headings to use to search for items in the library:

songs, unaccompanied
songs with piano.
sacred songs, unaccompanied
songs (high voice) with piano
songs (medium voice) with piano
songs (low voice) with piano
sacred songs (high voice) with piano
sacred songs (medium voice) with piano
sacred songs (low voice) with piano
operas -- vocal scores with piano
operas -- excerpts -- vocal scores with piano
musicals -- vocal scores with piano
musicals -- excerpts -- vocal scores with piano
vocal duets, unaccompanied
vocal duets with piano
vocal duets with chamber orchestra
vocal duets with guitar, etc.

Use similar for trios, quartets, quintets, sextets, etc.

G. Schirmer Anthologies

The G. Schirmer Anthologies are iconic and reliable sources for copies of standard operatic repertoire. They are a great starting point for learning about and even picking arias!

Twenty-four Italian songs and arias (High Voice) by Baker, Theodore, 1851-1934 (editor)
Call Number: E-12385

Publication Date: 1948

The standard set of art songs and arias from the 17th and 18th centuries. Includes "Caro mio ben", "Se tu m'ami", and "Sebben crudele." Great standard anthology for beginners! High voice version.
Twenty-four Italian songs and arias (Medium/Low Voice) by Baker, Theodore, 1851-1934 (editor)
Call Number: E-9704

Publication Date: 1948

The standard set of art songs and arias from the 17th and 18th centuries. Includes "Caro mio ben", "Se tu m'ami", and "Sebben crudele." Great standard anthology for beginners! Medium/low voice version.
Coloratura Arias for Soprano by Robert L. Larson (Editor); Martha Gerhart (Editor)
Call Number: E-37353

Publication Date: 2002

This aria compilation has some of the standard coloratura repertoire. Fun pieces like " Tornami a vagheggiar", "Una voce poco fa", and "Hello! Oh, Margaret, it's you" appear in this nice clean edition.
Arias for Soprano by Hal Leonard Corp. Staff (Created by); Robert L. Larsen (Editor)
Call Number: E-35414

Publication Date: 1991

A healthy mix of lighter and heavier arias for soprano. The young singer might find particular interest in Mozart pieces like "Deh vieni, non tardar" and "Batti, batti, o bel Masetto" or Menotti's "The black swan."
Arias for Soprano, Volume 2 by Robert L. Larsen (Editor)
Call Number: E-35415

Publication Date: 2004

This is the second volume of soprano arias. There are some near-hidden gems in this edition that are worth checking out. Similar to Volume 1, some of the repertoire in this edition may be above a young singer's level but is still worth checking out! Includes "Una donna a quindici anni" and "In uomini, in soldati."
Arias for Mezzo-Soprano by Robert L. Larsen (Editor); Hal Leonard Corp. Staff (Created by)
Call Number: E-37354

Publication Date: 1991

Great anthology of mezzo arias! Favorites like "When I am laid in earth" and "Non so più cosa son " appear in clean, clear copies.
Arias for Tenor by Hal Leonard Corp. Staff (Created by); Robert L. Larsen (Editor)
Call Number: E-37355

Publication Date: 1991

This aria anthology features neat and clear editions of some beloved tenor arias. Some of this repertoire may be challenging for the young singer but there is a good mix of easier to more challenging pieces. Includes elections from La bohème and Don Giovanni.
Arias for Baritone by Hal Leonard Corp. Staff (Created by); Robert L. Larsen (Editor)
Call Number: E-37356

Publication Date: 1991

A plethora of great arias for baritone! Includes several of Papageno's arias along with selections of several operas, both classic and contemporary.
Arias for Bass by Hal Leonard Corp. Staff (Created by); Robert L. Larsen (Editor)
Call Number: E-37357

Publication Date: 1992

This classic anthology of arias for bass includes hits from composers like Gounod, Nicolai, Bellini, Puccini, and more!
American Aria Anthology- Soprano by Richard Walters (Editor)
Call Number: E-37349

Publication Date: 2004

This Schirmer anthology has a wonderful selection of modern/contemporary soprano arias. Arias from Menotti operas such as The Old Maid and the Thief, The Consul, The Saint of Bleeker Street, and The Medium are favorites!
American Aria Anthology- Mezzo-soprano by Richard Walters (Editor)
Call Number: E-37350

Publication Date: 2004

This Schirmer anthology has a wonderful selection of modern/contemporary mezzo arias. Some standouts include "Perfect as we are" from Little Women and "Must the winter come so soon?" from Vanessa.
American Aria Anthology- Tenor by Richard Walters (Editor)
Call Number: E-37351

Publication Date: 2004

This Schirmer anthology has a wonderful selection of modern/contemporary tenor arias. A few favorites featured in this anthology include "Lonely House" from Street Scene, Giovanni's aria from La hija de rappaccini, and "This is my box" from Amahl and the night visitors.
American Aria Anthology- Baritone/Bass by Richard Walters (Editor)
Call Number: E-37352

Publication Date: 2004-07-01

This Schirmer anthology has a wonderful selection of modern/contemporary baritone/bass arias. "Kennst du das Land (Do you know the land)" from Little Women and "Epiphany" from Sweeney Todd are some standouts.

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