Audition (for show) when accompanist messes up

tramsmom
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:12:37 +0000

This probably does not apply to anyone here, but I will say that some with limited experience make the error of practicing with something other than the actual sheet music they will use at audition ( a CD version or even a different version of the same piece) which (unknown to the auditioner) turns out to be different than the sheet music presented to the accompanist. I work at a community theatre and have seen it happen over and over. (That awkward moment when the singer realizes there is a complete disconnect). But primarily with novices. So likely not the OPs experience. But it happens a lot.

I should also add that I’ve also seen accompanist lose their place, have the music fall on the floor, or just pain not be able to play the piece. Also happens a lot. And its not always Sondheim!