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Karissa
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Topic: questions about audition songs
Posted: 6/29/05 at 2:50pm

hey,

i'm trying out for suessical... i know a lot of people hate that show but... i still want to audition! I'm trying to pick an audition song for it... i figured something really upbeat like new philosophy (charlie brown) or popular (wicked)or some people(gypsy). see i'm getting a voice teacher and i want to have a few songs in my "back pocket" so i figured an upbeat song and a ballad-love song... but i dont know so that's why i really need your help!!

thanks karissa

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Posted: 6/30/05 at 4:18pm

It is always a good idea to have several songs in your back pocket. I would go with 1 up beat and 1 ballad. I don't know your voice range so I'm not sure what would work for you. Ask the voice teacher what they think. they should be able to help you pick good songs for you.

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casey05
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Posted: 6/30/05 at 8:56pm

Mm. Have a few songs in your back pocket. I know that - from what you've said - you're not gonna do this, but if you're gonna audition for a show, it's a big mistake to pick a song from that show to sing. God knows how many people sing Tomorrow when auditioning for Annie, or Memory when auditioning for Cats.

Try to pick songs that have character and allow you to act as much as sing. Most directors don't look for actors who can sing, but singers who can act.

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Juliet
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Posted: 7/04/05 at 3:08pm

New philosophy may not be a good idea; it's a duet. You want, when auditioning, to choose a song in the style of the show that you're auditioning for. Maybe look into songs that the person who wrote the musical seussical(ahrens and flaherty, i think) wrote. Good luck with your audition and let us know the outcome!

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POB14
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Posted: 7/06/05 at 2:45pm

Is there any information from the auditors available to you? How did you find out about the auditions? Usually there is some info: for example, the audition announcement may say "prepare 16 bars of an uptempo contemporary song in your range." If there is any such info available,

DO WHAT IT SAYS!!!

If they ask for a ballad, don't do a patter song. If they want 1 minute, don't do a minute and a half. That's the fastest way to put off the auditors.

If there isn't any info, can you get some? Is there a phone number or email available for the director or MD or someone?

That being said, a song by the authors of the show is a good choice. I know nothing of Seussical The Musical, but it is Ahrens and Flaherty, and they've done some great stuff (Once On This Island, Ragtime, Schoolhouse Rock) - check into those for something appropriate. You want to show what you can do. Do you have a rich gospel-type voice? A rock voice? Belt? High? Low? Work with your voice teacher to find some songs that show off what you do best.

Hope this helps!

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Karissa Walk-On Joined: 6/29/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: questions about audition songs Posted: 6/29/05 at 2:50pm
	hey, i'm trying out for suessical... i know a lot of people hate that show but... i still want to audition! I'm trying to pick an audition song for it... i figured something really upbeat like new philosophy (charlie brown) or popular (wicked)or some people(gypsy). see i'm getting a voice teacher and i want to have a few songs in my "back pocket" so i figured an upbeat song and a ballad-love song... but i dont know so that's why i really need your help!! thanks karissa

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Shatcher Celebrity Joined: 2/21/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 251	Posted: 6/30/05 at 4:18pm
	It is always a good idea to have several songs in your back pocket. I would go with 1 up beat and 1 ballad. I don't know your voice range so I'm not sure what would work for you. Ask the voice teacher what they think. they should be able to help you pick good songs for you.
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casey05 Lead Joined: 6/17/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 42	Posted: 6/30/05 at 8:56pm
	Mm. Have a few songs in your back pocket. I know that - from what you've said - you're not gonna do this, but if you're gonna audition for a show, it's a big mistake to pick a song from that show to sing. God knows how many people sing Tomorrow when auditioning for Annie, or Memory when auditioning for Cats. Try to pick songs that have character and allow you to act as much as sing. Most directors don't look for actors who can sing, but singers who can act.
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Juliet Star Joined: 8/26/04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 73	Posted: 7/04/05 at 3:08pm
	New philosophy may not be a good idea; it's a duet. You want, when auditioning, to choose a song in the style of the show that you're auditioning for. Maybe look into songs that the person who wrote the musical seussical(ahrens and flaherty, i think) wrote. Good luck with your audition and let us know the outcome!
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POB14 Celebrity Joined: 7/01/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 349	Posted: 7/06/05 at 2:45pm
	Is there any information from the auditors available to you? How did you find out about the auditions? Usually there is some info: for example, the audition announcement may say "prepare 16 bars of an uptempo contemporary song in your range." If there is any such info available, DO WHAT IT SAYS!!! If they ask for a ballad, don't do a patter song. If they want 1 minute, don't do a minute and a half. That's the fastest way to put off the auditors. If there isn't any info, can you get some? Is there a phone number or email available for the director or MD or someone? That being said, a song by the authors of the show is a good choice. I know nothing of Seussical The Musical, but it is Ahrens and Flaherty, and they've done some great stuff (Once On This Island, Ragtime, Schoolhouse Rock) - check into those for something appropriate. You want to show what you can do. Do you have a rich gospel-type voice? A rock voice? Belt? High? Low? Work with your voice teacher to find some songs that show off what you do best. Hope this helps!
	POB Old Bugger, Curmudgeon, and Antisocial B**tard
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