A very useful new collection of soprano arias, all in a very defined American style. Almost all of these arias have previously not been available in any collection at all. The Regina arias have never before been available apart from the vocal score (which is, unfortunately, out of print). We take particular delight in introducing Birdie's first aria, Music, music, music, to many people. Note: The contents of this collection are completely different and unduplicated from Schirmer's publication American Arias for Soprano. Contents: The Ballad of Baby Doe (Douglas Moore): Willow Song * The Silver Aria * Dearest Mama * Always through the changing - Regina (Marc Blitzstein): Music, music, music * What will it be for me? * The Best Thing of All * Birdie's Aria - Porgy and Bess (George Gershwin): Summertime - Street Scene (Kurt Weill): Somehow I never could believe - Treemonisha (Scott Joplin): The Sacred Tree.