Lesley, what an excellent page ! Somehow this should be a recommended link from the Mudcat (if it is already a link, I've not seen it).
May I ask you a favor ? I have to study a song or aria for an admittance audition in a top choir (classical) in late February. Everybody goes with an old Italian aria, I would like to present something unusual, as an old English or American song could be. It should be sufficiently demanding in range, expression and rythm for a seasoned tenor or high baritone. I'm 53, good experience, an fluent in English (this may cause a good impression too) - what would you recommend ?
Please don't feel obligated at all, I could also choose a Haendel's aria or so many others, but those in your list looked very attractive.
Thank you - Best Regards - Andrés Magré