The First Book of Solos Complete – Parts I, II, and III | Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Vocal Collection | 90+ Classical Songs for Singers | G. Schirmer Songbook for Voice Training and Music Teachers

I already had separate Parts 1 & 2. Now add 3, spiral bound and it's very handy. The index for Part 3 has a description of what they put in and why: but it doesn't agree with the table of contents, but the table of contents is accurate. Someone wrote the description & then there was clearly an edit. Each table of contents is just before each Part. Not hard to deal with, but an entire list at the front or back of the binding would be nice as well. I'd buy it again.

This will be a very short view, as I am musically functionally illiterate.I purchased this set for my spouse, who is a musician, and now a singer. Both she and her voice coach claim that these are really great books for training choristers to become soloists; her Schola conductor agrees. If three people who know what they're talking about all agree, I'm inclined to think they're right.

A must have because it has many genres including 20th century art songs and contemporary gospel songs for students who might be "afraid" of singing "opera". Also, for those who would like to sing about religious themes. It is a wonderful mix of classic and modern vocal music repertoire.

It's nice to have all three books in one place. The only annoying part is the table of contents isn't at the beginning but instead Part II table of contents is a third of the way through the book.

This is a great book for a voice student. It has a wide variety of songs from many genres. I like the spiral binding that allows it to lie flat. My only criticism is that it really is 3 books bound together with 3 separate indices that are hard to find quickly.

I love this series, and it's even better with all 3 parts included! So much easier to store and it's cheaper than buying them all individually! This is a great buy!

It's nice to have Parts I, II, and III in a comb-bound book that will lie flat when open so you don't have to break the spine of the book.

Music is easy to learn and it's not trite. I'm looking forward to learning new music to sing, both for church and for recital.

Good for all levels of training and ability.