Repertoire by Women Composers: A Guide for Beginning and Intermediate-Level Singers

Abstract: Although vocal music has one of the longest recorded histories of any art form, the songs of women composers remain largely excluded from the traditional canon. Recently, performers and educators have been working to change the way we decide which music and musicians are part of the classical repertoire. This article will address repertoire by women composers to suit early-stage singers in the first years of study. Repertoire presented will explore multiple languages, time periods, and styles within the Western-classical pedagogic tradition. The authors offer insight into each selection’s benefits. Online and traditional resources are suggested for further exploration.