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Old 10-02-2006, 08:28 PM   #1
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I have a question for singing during the audition

when a student is singing for auditions, does she need to be in character? Or is singing like a test to see just her vocal range? I've picked out two songs for fast tempo and one of them is from My Fair Lady. I like the song but then I'm afraid it might be on the "dont sing list" since the musical is very well known. Well, thanks for reading and i'll be waiting for your advice!
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Old 10-02-2006, 08:46 PM   #2
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When auditioning for musical theater, it is crucial that one ACTS the song. If you were auditioning just for a voice major, that's one thing. But Musical Theater involves not only terrific vocal technique, but also the acting and presentation of the song. It is THEATER, after all. If you merely just sing the song, that is not going to be an effective audition. You must act and PERFORM the song. You must interpret the lyrics. You can even work on a song with your acting coach a capella on the way you act it. A singing teacher will help with technique and good songs for your range and skill set, and eventually help you sing the song you have chosen technically well. You may know a vocal coach who can coach you on acting the song as well. Both aspects are important.

I do not know which particular songs you are considering from My Fair Lady, but try to avoid overdone songs, but also avoid singing and acting in dialect for college auditions.

Hope that helps.
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