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A guide to a musical theatre actors audition book posted on september 23, 2014 april 27, 2020 by new york film academy if you plan on being a musical theatre performer, your audition book is one of the most important things youll own. You should have full audition cuts for all the songs you keep in your book. The professional singers audition book includes piano, vocal and guitar arrangements of many popular choices from musical theatre, including memory cats, dont cry for me argentina evita, big spender sweet charity. Were not sure when well get to be in choirs again, so id like a book to work through for possible audition pieces. This blog is about what the actual audition book should be. At the audition without a microphone, youll have to show that you can project your voice. How blind auditions help orchestras to eliminate gender. I would prefer german as its my best language, but i will take other suggestions for standards. His scene study samples with students are relatable and enjoyable. Audition songs for professional singers paperback january 1, 2000 by divers auteurs author 4.
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