Synopsis
Audition Songs for Men
Published by Nick Hern Books
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If you're auditioning for a musical - or needing to choose a song to perform for an exam, showcase or drama-school application - it's vital you find a song that shows off your voice and reveals your full potential as both a singer and an actor
In this invaluable book, you'll find comprehensive introductions to fifty of the best songs from musical theatre for tenor/high baritone and baritone/bass voices, and in a variety of periods, styles, genres and tempos
Each song comes with detailed textual, vocal and musical analysis, and a practical performance guide to ensure you perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way
Drawing on his experience as a performer, musical director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Paul Harvard gives his top tips for performing each song, note by note, moment by moment
He also recommends soundtrack recordings to inspire you, and tells you where to find the correct sheet music for your chosen song
The selection references songs from acclaimed contemporary musicals such as:
Children of Eden and Pippin by Stephen Schwartz
Parade and The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown
Martin Guerre
The Wild Party
Taboo
The Lion King
Carousel
Fiddler on the Roof
42nd Street
Kiss Me, Kate
And six of Sondheim's masterpieces
Also included is an extensive introduction to the process of choosing your song, preparing your performance and approaching the audition itself, along with many vocal and acting exercises to improve your technique and boost your confidence
PLEASE NOTE : This book does NOT contain sheet music for the selection of songs
FOR AUDITION SONGS FOR WOMEN
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SEE ALSO Paul Harvard's bestselling
Acting Through Song
FOR MORE AUDITION TITLES
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AND FOR VOCAL & BACKING TRACKS OF MAJOR MUSICALS
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