Songs of Youth and Discovery

"Songs of Youth and Discovery": is a five part song cycle written by composer Jerrold Fisher and lyrics by Lawrence Leritz. The cycle had it's beginnings with the "Dance Celebration" company which premiered in NYC at the Priory Theatre, with the number "Worth A Song" a standout. "Worth A Song" was later performed in Paris, with Lawrence Leritz, dancer, Elaine Bunse, soprano and New York City Opera's Bruce Norris, pianist. In 2007, four more songs were added and the song cycle was formed. On June 3rd, 2007, the world premiere concert of the "Songs Of Youth And Discovery" debuted at the historic Sherman Theatre in Shroudsburg, PA. by the Pocono Choral Society.

Songs

1) On Leaving

2) And

3) Sing!

4) I Ache With Pain

5) Worth A Song!

References

• ASCAP Playback- "Stepping Out"-Premiered: http://www.ascap.com/playback/2007/summer/stepping_out/premiered.html

• Broawayworld.com: "Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 5/27/2008" http://broadwayworld.com/article/Coming_Up_This_Week_in_Theatre_5272008_20080527

• Pocono Choral Society: http://www.poconochoralsociety.org/Concert%20Schedule2006-7.htm

• Waiting In The Wings: "The Pocono Choral Society Presents “Music For a New Century”-http://waitinginthewings.net/2007/05/01/the-pocono-choral-society-presents-music-for-a-new-century/#more-191