They are finally here – all 13 books in the new RCM Voice Series arrived at The Leading Note yesterday afternoon. RCM’s music publisher, Frederick Harris, has given the series the name “Resonance”, following in the new naming tradition of “Bridges” and “Overtones” (the new guitar and flute series, respectively). The series follows an identical grading system to the old 3rd Edition books – there are Repertoire books for Preparatory to Level 8 and companion books of Vocalises and Recitatives for Grades 5-7, 8, and 9-10 (this last one available in high or low voice).
The new series also includes these great new features:
- a piano accompaniment CD included with each Repertoire book
- musical theatre selections are now included in the Repertoire books
- an IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) chart is also included in each of the Repertoire and Vocalises/Recitatives books
As always, the series includes a wide range of eras and styles and features a variety of languages. Also included is a selection of Canadian songs, composers, and arrangers. These books are essential for RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) exam preparation but provide a rich and varied selection of repertoire for any voice student. A new RCM Voice Syllabus has also been released to replace the 2005 Edition so come by soon to pick up your copy!
