Songs of John Jacob Niles: High Voice and Piano is a vocal collection of 35 songs by American composer John Jacob Niles, created for high voice with piano accompaniment. Designed for singers seeking expressive recital and contest repertoire, this collection brings together Americana, folk, sacred, and Appalachian-inspired songs that remain central to vocal study and performance.

This revised and expanded edition includes 35 songs arranged for high voice with piano accompaniment, making it well suited to students, teachers, and performers working with medium-difficult vocal repertoire. Introductory biographical notes and the composer’s own reflections add valuable musical context, while the expanded contents include The Blue Madonna, Calm Is the Night, Careless Love, Reward, Wayfaring Stranger, The Cherry-Tree, Lulle Lullay, Down In Yon Forest, Jesus, The Christ, Is Born, The Seven Joys of Mary, and See Jesus, The Saviour.

Whether preparing for recitals, contests, or personal study, this collection encourages musical expression and performance confidence. The medium-difficult arrangements challenge singers while remaining rewarding for serious study, supporting growth and enjoyment through a distinctive body of American vocal literature.

Song List: The Black Dress * Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair * The Blue Madonna * Calm Is The Night * Careless Love * The Carol Of The Birds * The Cherry-Tree * Down In Yon Forest * Evening * The Flower Of Jesse * Gambler, Don't You Lose Your Place * The Gambler's Lament * Gambler's Song Of The Big Sandy River * The Gambler's Wife (By-Low) * Go 'Way From My Window * I Wonder As I Wander * Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head * Jesus, The Christ, Is Born * The Lass From The Low Countree * Little Black Star * The Lotus Bloom * Lulle Lullay * My Lover Is A Farmer Lad * Reward * Ribbon Bow * The Robin And The Thorn * The Rovin' Gambler * See Jesus, The Saviour * and more.

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