<p>Hey everyone,
I have to send in a pre-screening CD to Montclair State University and it requires a english piece and a piece in another language I don’t have much time so I was thinking a Handel and just an Italian piece I have been working on for a scholarship “Se tu della mia morte” but I can’t think of an English piece. I have a mezzo vocie so any ideas will be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Thank You!!!</p>
<p>Unless musical theater is allowed, they are usually looking fro an English art song. Do you have a teacher you are working with or a chorus director who knows your voice? They are in the best position to advise something that would show off your particular talents. Soem composers such as Barber, Copland, Gordon (Ricky Ian), Ives, Rorem, Bernstein, Britten, Musto, Bolcom, Argento, Finzi, Gurney, Warlock, Vaughan Williams are often used.</p>
<p>Are you trying to learn a brand new piece at the last minute? If yes, I recommend checking out Britten’s settings of English folk songs. Seymour Barab’s setting of Dorothy Parker poems are also really good, although it’s possible they’re out of print now.</p>
<p>If at all possible, recycle previously learned repertoire. I assume that your prescreen must be due fairly soon. Repertoire which has sat with you for a long time is generally more convincing than stuff you have just learned.</p>