advice???
Thu, 12 Aug 2004, 09:50 amWalter Plinge8 posts in thread
advice???
Thu, 12 Aug 2004, 09:50 amhey everyone,
id really apreciate any advice anyone can give me on choosing audition material, (in the way of songs), is there anything i should avoid? any particular songs that are overused? or any songs that you know of that give a real punch?any help would be greatly appreciated!
id really apreciate any advice anyone can give me on choosing audition material, (in the way of songs), is there anything i should avoid? any particular songs that are overused? or any songs that you know of that give a real punch?any help would be greatly appreciated!
Walter PlingeThu, 12 Aug 2004, 09:50 am
hey everyone,
id really apreciate any advice anyone can give me on choosing audition material, (in the way of songs), is there anything i should avoid? any particular songs that are overused? or any songs that you know of that give a real punch?any help would be greatly appreciated!
id really apreciate any advice anyone can give me on choosing audition material, (in the way of songs), is there anything i should avoid? any particular songs that are overused? or any songs that you know of that give a real punch?any help would be greatly appreciated!
Mish_LFri, 13 Aug 2004, 08:57 am
Re: advice???
it really depends on what the audition is for.... i have been told to avoid anything from A CHROUS LINE....... apparently songs from it are a big NO NO!
also try and avoid narrative songs (songs that have a strong storyline where the ending is very conclusive and vital to the song) this being because you may not get to sing the whole thing.
try and build up a portfolio of songs that your are comfortable with and know well enough to perform. bring this to every audtion; that way if they want to hear something else you are armed with all of your best work!! this portfolio of songs should include a variety of material from ballads to uptempo etc.
you haven't specified your range or what you are audtioning for so i hope this little advice sees you well.
good luck!
also try and avoid narrative songs (songs that have a strong storyline where the ending is very conclusive and vital to the song) this being because you may not get to sing the whole thing.
try and build up a portfolio of songs that your are comfortable with and know well enough to perform. bring this to every audtion; that way if they want to hear something else you are armed with all of your best work!! this portfolio of songs should include a variety of material from ballads to uptempo etc.
you haven't specified your range or what you are audtioning for so i hope this little advice sees you well.
good luck!
Walter PlingeSat, 14 Aug 2004, 08:48 am
Re: advice???
thanks for that michelle, im baritone bass and just looking for some new stuff, i seem to keep choosing songs from about six or seven of the same musicals and id like to expand my portfolio as you suggested.
Walter PlingeSat, 21 Aug 2004, 01:35 pm
Re: advice???
i have been told that the songs from ALL THAT JAZZ are also performed too many times.
laura
laura
Walter PlingeTue, 24 Aug 2004, 08:07 pm
Re: advice???
Hi,
What to choose for an audition song - it's a good question and it all depends on the production team and the musical you are auditioning for. The easiest ones are when they specify what you have to sing, but those auditions are quite rare. I know when I'm sitting on an audition panel I get sick of hearing Les Mis. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables seems to be a common one for guys - probably because it is a good audition song for certain situations - has a reasonable range and allows you to show some emotion.
It's always nice to hear people do something different, but you have to be careful if they are using a pianist - unless you know who it is in advance, keep it fairly simple. There's nothing worse than going into an audition with an obscure Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown song when the pianist has no idea! They are near impossible to sight-read. (I'm a pianist...)
Another thing to keep in mind (off the topic, but a pet hate of mine) is that not many pianists will transpose something for you in the audition. Make sure the music is in the right key and not on loose pages. Put it in a folder!
Basically, my advice would be to try and choose something in a similar style to the role you are going for, and choose something that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Good luck!
Andrew
What to choose for an audition song - it's a good question and it all depends on the production team and the musical you are auditioning for. The easiest ones are when they specify what you have to sing, but those auditions are quite rare. I know when I'm sitting on an audition panel I get sick of hearing Les Mis. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables seems to be a common one for guys - probably because it is a good audition song for certain situations - has a reasonable range and allows you to show some emotion.
It's always nice to hear people do something different, but you have to be careful if they are using a pianist - unless you know who it is in advance, keep it fairly simple. There's nothing worse than going into an audition with an obscure Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown song when the pianist has no idea! They are near impossible to sight-read. (I'm a pianist...)
Another thing to keep in mind (off the topic, but a pet hate of mine) is that not many pianists will transpose something for you in the audition. Make sure the music is in the right key and not on loose pages. Put it in a folder!
Basically, my advice would be to try and choose something in a similar style to the role you are going for, and choose something that will make you stand out from the crowd.
Good luck!
Andrew
Walter PlingeFri, 27 Aug 2004, 09:47 am
Re: advice???
*rips up les miserables` sheet music*
just kidding thanks everyone!
darian
Thou surly toad-spotted measle!
(hey thats pretty cool!)
just kidding thanks everyone!
darian
Thou surly toad-spotted measle!
(hey thats pretty cool!)
Walter PlingeWed, 22 Sept 2004, 11:13 am
Re: advice???
If you want a good modern ballad look into Someone Else's Story from Chess I think its a winner :) I personally think rogers and hammerstein are "overplayed in auditions, at least one person shows up with R&H. Good Luck on your audition!
Walter PlingeWed, 22 Sept 2004, 04:52 pm
joy_kk06@yahoo.fr
joy_kk06@yahoo.fr
FROM:joy KABILA
Tel:00225 07 41 24 61.
Abidjan,Cote d'Ivoire
My Dear,
It is my pleasure to contact you for a business
venture which I and my Son Mack,intend to establish in your country.
Though I have not meet with you before but I believe,
one has to risk confidence to succeed sometimes in
life.
There is this huge amount of Eigtheen million
U.S dollars($18,000,000.00) which my late Husband
kept for us in a security company here in Abidjan, (Cote D'Ivoire) before he was assasinated by his body guard.Now I and my son Mack decided to invest these money in your country or anywhere safe enough outside Africa for security and political reasons.We want you to help us claim and retrieve these fund from the security company here and transfer it into your personal account in your country for investment purposes on these areas:
1). Telecommunication
2). the transport industry
3). Five star hotel
If you can be of an assistance to us we will
be pleased to offer to you 10% Of the total fund.
PLEASE REPLY ME WITH THIS EMAIL BOX/ joy_kk06@yahoo.fr
I await your soonest response.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. joy Kabila
FROM:joy KABILA
Tel:00225 07 41 24 61.
Abidjan,Cote d'Ivoire
My Dear,
It is my pleasure to contact you for a business
venture which I and my Son Mack,intend to establish in your country.
Though I have not meet with you before but I believe,
one has to risk confidence to succeed sometimes in
life.
There is this huge amount of Eigtheen million
U.S dollars($18,000,000.00) which my late Husband
kept for us in a security company here in Abidjan, (Cote D'Ivoire) before he was assasinated by his body guard.Now I and my son Mack decided to invest these money in your country or anywhere safe enough outside Africa for security and political reasons.We want you to help us claim and retrieve these fund from the security company here and transfer it into your personal account in your country for investment purposes on these areas:
1). Telecommunication
2). the transport industry
3). Five star hotel
If you can be of an assistance to us we will
be pleased to offer to you 10% Of the total fund.
PLEASE REPLY ME WITH THIS EMAIL BOX/ joy_kk06@yahoo.fr
I await your soonest response.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. joy Kabila