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Auditioning for Musical Theatre - Preparing an Audition Cut of a Song

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Ages 12-18
Self-Paced Course
In this 4-week self paced course, learners will learn about auditioning for a musical, selecting and audition song, and preparing their song for the audition.
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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Assignments
1 hour per week. 3-6 throughout the class
Assessment
If the class assignments are completed and a video is uploaded, I will provide written feedback once the course is completed.

Class Experience

Beginner - Advanced Level
Auditioning is an exciting (and sometime nerve-wracking) part of musical theatre! It is your chance to show your skills and personality and put forth your best self to try for the role of your dreams. Sometimes, the auditioning process can feel overwhelming, with lots of things to think about and plan. This class is designed to help make that easier.

In this class, we will cover preparation for musical theatre auditions, focusing on the song part of the audition. We will discuss auditioning generally, going over some of what to expect and some different types of auditions that might occur for musicals.

Learners will learn how to select a song for their musical theatre audition. Learners will also learn how to "cut" or shorten their song to the appropriate length for their audition. We will discuss marking the sheet music for these cuts and how to best prepare for working with an accompanist.

Learners will also learn a bit about taped auditions (self tapes), which is a common form of auditioning in this day and age. Finally, we will cover how to prepare for the song portion of a musical theatre audition - how to practice and the tools needed to gain confidence for the audition.

There are four lessons for this course. Each lesson contains a two-part video lesson with a subsequent assignment. It is estimated that this course would take one to two weeks to complete, depending on the speed that the learner chooses to work through the material. I will communicate with the learners upon completion of each assignment and will typically respond within a few days.

This is an invaluable audition course for young musical theatre performers and is a great way to demystify the audition process. Auditioning can feel intimidating, and it is my goal to help put performers' minds at ease so that they can present their best skills in the audition room.

Learning Goals

Learners will learn how to select a song for a musical theatre audition.
Learners will learn how to shorten or cut their song to an appropriate length for their audition.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Auditioning Basics
 This lesson will cover the basics of auditioning for a musical or musical theatre production. 
1 assignment
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Selecting a Song
 This lesson will provide tips for how to select the right song for your audition. 
1 assignment
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Audition Cuts
 This lesson will break down how to find sheet music and how to shorten your songs to a 16 or 32 bar cut. 
1 assignment
10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Preparing the Song
 This lesson will explain how to rehearse your song for the audition and some of what to expect when auditioning in person and in self tapes. 
1 assignment
13 mins of video lessons

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Joined June, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Seton Hill University
I have a Bachelor's of Music degree in Vocal Performance and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Performing Arts, and I have been working with young performers to help them prepare for auditions for many years. I've directed and vocal directed musicals with young performers. I also have many years of experience auditioning for and performing in musicals, so I also have lived experience to share with learners.

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