The vocal and musical abilities of high school and college singers have guided the song choices in this series. These volumes introduce classical voice students to American art song, with some of the most often studied music in the genre. The Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano/Alto volumes have the same song list, but in different keys. The same is true of the Tenor and Baritone/Bass song lists.

ERNST BACON: It's all I have to bring • SAMUEL BARBER: The Daisies • SAMUEL BARBER: Longing • SAMUEL BARBER: Mother, I cannot mind my wheel • HARRY T. BURLEIGH: Sometimes I feel like a motherless child • THEODORE CHANLER: The Children • JOHN DUKE: Loveliest of Trees • LEE HOIBY: The Shepherd • LEE HOIBY: Where the Music Comes From • HERBERT KINGSLEY: The Green Dog • JOHN JACOB NILES: The Lass from the Low Countree • GLADYS RICH: American Lullaby • WILLIAM ROY: This Little Rose • WILLIAM SCHUMAN: Orpheus with his lute