Is it detrimental being a bass?

mommybug
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:45:43 +0000

My son is a baritone bass (he played the role of Caiaphus in Jesus Christ Superstar his sophomore year of HS). During the last several years he has worked on his upper register and has played several bari/tenor and straight tenor roles. Being able to hit the low notes has helped him get some roles in High school and community theater. There is always a need for a good bass. That being said I agree with others that you should work to develop your range. Especially since many of the younger male roles are written for tenors or bari/tenors.