| Contents |
Part one: the knowledge -- The terminology -- The exercises -- The audition -- Part two. The songs. Tenor/high baritone. Classical musical theatre (1925-65). 'Almost like being in love' from Brigadoon -- 'It ain't necessarily so' from Porgy and Bess -- 'Soliloquy' from Carousel -- 'Something's coming' from West Side Story -- 'Younger than springtime' from South Pacific -- Contemporary musical-theatre ballads (post-1965). 'A world without you' from Children of Eden -- 'And the rain keeps falling down' from Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens -- 'Endless night' from The Lion King -- 'Finishing the hat' from Sunday in the Park with George -- 'The journey home' from Bombay Dreams -- 'Stranger in this world' from Taboo -- 'Til I hear you sing' from Love Never Dies -- 'What is it about her?' from The Wild Party -- Contemporary musical-theatre up-tempo (post-1965). 'Corner of the sky' from Pippin -- 'I'll be there' from The Pirate Queen -- 'Lost in the wilderness' from Children of Eden -- 'Marry me a little' from Company -- 'Martin Guerre' from Martin Guerre -- 'Out there' from The Hunchback of Notre Dame -- 'That's what he said' from Parade -- Comedy/character songs. 'And they're off' from A New Brain -- 'The streets of Dublin' from A Man of No Importance -- 'To excess' from Out of Our Heads -- 'Try me' from She Loves Me -- 'When I find my baby' from Sister Act -- Baritone/bass. Classical musical theatre (1925-65). 'Lonely room' from Oklahoma! -- 'Man of La Mancha' from Man of La Mancha -- 'So in love' from Kiss Me, Kate -- 'They can't take that away from me' from Crazy for You -- 'Young and healthy' from 42nd Streets -- Contemporary musical-theatre ballads (post-1965). 'A bit of earth' from The Secret Garden -- 'Different' from Honk! -- 'I chose right' from Baby -- 'If I can't love her' from Beauty and the Beast -- 'If I didn't believe in you' from The Last Five Years -- 'If I sing' from Closer Than Ever -- 'It's hard to speak by my heart' from Parade -- 'Johanna' from Sweeney Todd -- Contemporary musical-theatre up-tempo (post-1965). 'Blackrock (What would you say to your son?)' from The Hired Man -- 'Everybody says don't' from Anyone Can Whistle -- 'Giants in the sky' from Into the Woods -- 'I don't remember Christmas' from Starting Here, Starting Now -- 'If you can find me, I'm here' from Evening Primrose -- 'The kite' from You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown -- 'Use what you got' from The Life -- Comedy/character songs. 'I wanna go home' from Big The Musical -- 'Larger than life' from My Favorite Year -- 'Miracle of miracles' from Fiddler on the Roof -- 'Premature' from A Slice of Saturday Night -- 'The phone call' from Lucky Stiff. |
| Abstract |
If you're auditioning for a musical - or needing to choose a song to perform for an exam, showcase or drama-school application - it's vital you find a song that shows off your voice and reveals your full potential as both a singer and an actor. In this invaluable book, you'll find comprehensive introductions to fifty of the best songs from musical theatre, for tenor/high baritone and baritone/bass voices, and in a variety of periods, styles, genres and tempos. Each song comes with detailed textual, vocal and musical analysis, and a practical performance guide to ensure you perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way. Drawing on his experience as a performer, musical director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Paul Harvard gives his top tips for performing each song, note by note, moment by moment. He also recommends soundtrack recordings to inspire you, and tells you where to find the correct sheet music for your chosen song (please note: the book does not contain the sheet music itself). The selection includes songs from acclaimed contemporary musicals such as Children of Eden and Pippin by Stephen Schwartz, Parade and The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown, as well as Martin Guerre, The Wild Party, Taboo and The Lion King - alongside many much-loved classics like Carousel, Fiddler on the Roof, 42nd Street, Kiss Me, Kate, and six of Sondheim's masterpieces. Also included is an extensive introduction to the process of choosing your song, preparing your performance and approaching the audition itself, along with many vocal and acting exercises to improve your technique and boost your confidence. |
