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  • Song Categories: But What Do You Need?

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    The document provides guidance on building a well-rounded audition book, including categories of songs to include and roles to consider. It lists common song types needed for auditions, such as traditional ballads and uptempo songs. The document also outlines the essential materials and preparation needed for auditions, such as properly marked sheet music, headshots, and rehearsing with an accompanist. Finally, it offers tips for successfully navigating an audition, including communicating details to the pianist and focusing on acting through character, objective, and environment.

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    The document provides guidance on building a well-rounded audition book, including categories of songs to include and roles to consider. It lists common song types needed for auditions, such as traditional ballads and uptempo songs. The document also outlines the essential materials and preparation needed for auditions, such as properly marked sheet music, headshots, and rehearsing with an accompanist. Finally, it offers tips for successfully navigating an audition, including communicating details to the pianist and focusing on acting through character, objective, and environment.

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    Song Categories: But What Do You Need?

    Enviado por

    J Tran
    The document provides guidance on building a well-rounded audition book, including categories of songs to include and roles to consider. It lists common song types needed for auditions, such as traditional ballads and uptempo songs. The document also outlines the essential materials and preparation needed for auditions, such as properly marked sheet music, headshots, and rehearsing with an accompanist. Finally, it offers tips for successfully navigating an audition, including communicating details to the pianist and focusing on acting through character, objective, and environment.

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    SONG CATEGORIES

    I f youve ever thought, Oh my god, Im perfect for


    that rolebut I have nothing to sing for it!
    its time to take inventory of your audition book.

    Alright, so here are the basics At some point someone will


    every teacher will tell you that probably ask you for a:
    you need...

    __ SIMPLE ACTING SONG


    __ TRADITIONAL UPTEMPO __ BIG SING
    __ TRADITIONAL BALLAD __ SONG OFF THE RADIO
    __ CONTEMPORARY UPTEMPO
    __ CONTEMPORARY BALLAD
    Depending on your type you'll
    __ POP ROCK probably need a handful of
    these. Choose however many
    apply.

    BUT WHAT DO YOU NEED? __ JAZZ STANDARD


    __ OPERETTA/ART SONG
    What are 5 roles YOU could
    __ DISNEY
    step into today exactly as you __ SONDHEIM
    are? Do you have songs for
    those? __ SPECIALTY COMEDY SONG
    __ SPECIFIC ERAS OF POP-ROCK
    __ ROLE 1: ____________ __ 50S/ 60S
    __ ROLE 2: ____________ __ 70S FOLK ROCK
    __ ROLE 3: ____________ __ 70S/ 80S POP

    __ ROLE 4: ____________ __ COUNTRY/ BLUEGRASS

    __ ROLE 5: ____________ __ A SELF-ACCOMPANIED SONG


    BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR APT.
    A lright, so now your book is full to the brim with
    fabulous songs. Fantastic! But weve got a
    few questions to check off the list before you start
    pounding the pavement.

    Do you have...
    ALMOST THERE!
    __ A PLAIN BINDER
    Have you clearly marked...
    __ SHEET MUSIC PREPARED WITH
    MINIMAL PAGE TURNS* __THE START AND STOP OF EACH
    __ MULTIPLE STAPLED CUT (32 BAR, 16 BAR, 8 BAR)
    HEADSHOT/RESUMES __ANY KEY CHANGES
    __ YOUR AUDITION JOURNAL* __ANY TEMPO CHANGES
    __ AN OUTFIT THAT HINTS AT __ANY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
    THE CHARACTER BUT IS NOT A
    COSTUME**
    * More about that on the next page.
    ONE MORE THING...
    ** Do not wear character shoes!
    Have you rehearsed each cut...
    If asked, are you prepared to...
    __WITH AN ACCOMPANIST*
    __PERFORM THE WHOLE SONG __AT VARIOUS TEMPOS
    __SAY WHO WROTE THE SONG __AS A MONOLOGUE
    __SAY WHAT SONG THE SHOW IS __ IN YOUR AUDITION SHOES**
    FROM *Including intros
    **Believe me, it makes a difference

    C ongratulations! Youre now ready to bring these songs into an audition.


    But the preparation doesnt stop here >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    AT THE AUDITION
    W ell done! Youve made it to the moment
    of truth! Make sure to hit these checkpoints
    along the way to make the most of all your
    preparation!

    BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE PIANO Great job! Youre done!


    Now you can go home
    I know your music is well marked,
    but dont leave that piano until
    youve communicated:
    BUT WAIT!
    You still have to fill out your
    __ TITLE OF SONG audition journal!
    __ WHERE SONG IS FROM (This is the last step, I promise.)

    __ START AND STOP OF CUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE BUILDING


    __ TEMPO/ GROOVE OF SONG Update that audition journal.
    Every entry in your audition
    __ SHIFTS IN KEY/ TEMPO journal should include:
    __ SIGNAL TO START PLAYING
    __ GRATITUDE (SAY THANK YOU)* __ DATE __ MATERIAL
    *In fact, you should be saying __ TYPE OF CALL USED
    thank you after every part of your audition (EPA/OPEN __ HOW YOU
    CALL/APPT) PREPPED
    BEFORE YOU SIGNAL TO START __ SHOW(S) __ FEEDBACK
    Ask yourself these three
    AUDITIONED RECEIVED
    questions to keep your acting FOR __ NOTES FOR
    work grounded: __ WHOS IN THE SELF
    __WHO AM I TALKING TO? ROOM __ WHETHER
    __ OUTFIT OR NOT YOU
    __WHAT DO I WANT? __ HEADSHOT RECEIVED A
    __WHAT IS MY ENVIRONMENT? USED CALLBACK

    A nd there you have it! The Audition Rep Matchmakers Ultimate Audition
    Book Checklist. Happy auditioning!

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