The 16-Bar Theatre Audition: 100 Songs Excerpted for Successful Auditions (Vocal Collection-Mezzo Soprano/Belter)
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (786 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 063406441X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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J. Davis said Great addition to your theatrical library. This is a great audition resource, as it not only has the songs already broken down into audition-ready length, but it also includes a wide variety. There are pieces from shows old and contemporary. And although some of the music goes a bit over 16 bars, this is generally nto a big deal. It's maybe two-four bars over. Directors are typically more concerned with your voice than PRECISE bar count. These selections keep it close, though.. Apeterson"Great songs but odd selections" according to Apeterson27. I ordered this book for an audition (obviously) based on the song choices but was disappointed to find the selections within each song. They are kind of awkward timing. They should have either not chosen the songs or found a different part in some of the songs to do. It may be because 16 measures is a short amount of time to showcase a voice. Very well known songs though.. 7 said Great songs but odd selections. I ordered this book for an audition (obviously) based on the song choices but was disappointed to find the selections within each song. They are kind of awkward timing. They should have either not chosen the songs or found a different part in some of the songs to do. It may be because 16 measures is a short amount of time to showcase a voice. Very well known songs though.. "So Handy" according to T. L. Weitze. Many theaters want a 16-bar audition song and it is often hard to find a snippet of a song to use. This book gives you lots of choices, and you are assured that you are not going to go over the 16-bar restriction.
With 100 songs per volume, any singing actor, whatever his or her talents and strong suits, will have many choices. No more illegible scribblings for the poor audition accompanist! An enormous variety of literature is represented, from old standards to movie songs to the latest Broadway and Off-Broadway material. (Vocal Collection). Each excerpt has been given a thoughtful, graceful and effective form. The professionals in musical theatre often complain that singers don't know how to construct an appropriate 16 bar audition, either in choosing a song or in editing an excerpt. In the preface, the editor gives valuable pointers on the nature of a good audition and some factors in choosing songs.. Most large audition calls for