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I am a professional vocal coach in San Francisco. In addition to answers from a previous web site (Askme.com - where my "tag" was "VocalCoach") I have published over 2000 responses related to vocal training - particularly as it relates to Musical Theatre and Opera. I have 24 years of experience as Personal Trainer to singers and actors in the San Francisco Bay Area. I sang professionally for 20 years and know what it means to live the life of a musician. I can determine your voice category, i.e., Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Alto Belter, etc., and how to broaden and strengthen your range. Need an audition song for a Broadway Musical? I will give you suggestions that are appropriate to your vocal category and to requirements specified in the audition notice. I have also created a vocal methodology, "The Belter`s Method". It will enable those in Musical Theatre to practice more efficiently because it focuses on the demands of professional performers as well as to those auditioning for school and community productions, and as University and Conservatory performing arts majors. If what you want is a better voice and more control over your career moves and choices, contact me. Also, as the Fine Arts Critic for SanFranciscoSentinel.com, it is my privilege to review productions at the San Francisco Opera, Ballet and Symphony, as well as Broadway National Tours booked into San Francisco's Orpheum, Golden Gate and Curran Theatres. I also review works by A.C.T (the American Conservatory Theatre) and Magic Theatre. I cover select films, tributes and retrospects, and various international film festivals – particulary those booked into The City's opulent Castro Theatre – including both the San Francisco International and Silent Film Festivals. For private vocal instruction, I can be contacted through craigslist.com. Look under Musicians, then keyword: Martinfield.

Experience
Distinctive celebrity voices and how they are used and promoted by the Entertainment Industry have always fascinated me. Drawing from all eras of film and animation, television, radio, Broadway plays and musicals, opera and a few politicians ? a huge bounty of actors and singers have had a profound effect upon my life, influencing all the choices I made with respect to my education and my dual careers as a professional singer and vocal coach. I am curious about what is promoted and, consequently, the competitive aspects of the Performing Arts. I am a Theatre Arts Graduate from San Francisco State University. During the years of my attendance, the school enjoyed the reputation for having the best Theatre Department on the West Coast. My academic training equipped me as an actor, enabling me to prepare for professional auditions and to compete successfully. I learned how to take direction and to apply my skills during the rehearsal process. Along the way I learned to identify my assets as a performer, to market my particular abilities and to find the audiences interested in my particular product. During my freshman year, I also began studying opera. For the next eight years, I trained as a baritone, learning the classical vocal methodology known as "Bel Canto" with well-respected coaches including Mr. James Schwabacher, then head of the San Francisco Opera's Marla Training Program. Because mastering the technique of Bel Canto is absolutely dependent upon its application to Italian opera and, consequently, perfect pronunciation of the language, I studied Italian as well as French and German with private coaches. I have performed the roles of ?Guglielmo" (COSI FAN TUTTE), "Marcello" (LA BOHEME), "Valentin" (FAUST), "Enrico" (LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR), "Dr. Miracle", (THE TALES OF HOFFMANN), "Top" (THE TENDER LAND), " Mr. Gedge, the Vicar" (ALBERT HERRING) and "Dr. Caius" (THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR). During these ten years, I also appeared in many classical recitals singing the standard classical Baritone repertoire. It was Mr. Schwabacher's training that expanded my upper range, turning me into a working tenor. My last appearances as a classical tenor were with conductor and pianist Robin Kay, performing Schubert's DIE SCHÖNE MULLERIN. I then re-trained my voice, dropped the Bel Canto methodology, and went on to sustain another 10 years doing standard American repertoire including Broadway, Jazz, Blues and Standards. Throughout this period I appeared regularly on the San Francisco cabaret circuit and was a featured soloist with Bay Area bands, orchestras and choruses. I continued producing my own solo concerts, the last being at the New Conservatory Theatre. As a vocal coach, I work primarily with singers and actors throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. My clientele ranges from absolute beginners to working professionals, from pre-schoolers to retired Senior Citizens. The vast majority of them come to me through recommendation. I know how to identify any singer's vocal category, i.e., soprano, tenor, alto, baritone, etc. I know how to muscle-up every singer's vocal range and to expand it beyond conventional definitions. I have developed a vocal methodology for those who want to know how to belt, THE BELTER'S METHOD. As a singer who spent half of his career doing Bel Canto, I know for certain that classical or Italian methodologies do not work in Standard American music. Bel Canto cannot be "adapted" to meet the needs of contemporary American music, including the demands of the Musical Theatre. There are two major components to my job. The first is to teach basic musical skills such as reading music, counting, breathing techniques, development and expansion of the vocal range, phonetics and diction ? specifically as it applies to Standard American English. The second is about presentation ? that is, everything involved with the client's audition and/or actual performance. In short, for any person relying upon their vocal endurance and performance skills to earn a living, my job is to enable them to compete for a job and, when hired, to maintain that job. Over the years my clients have appeared in all of the available Broadway musicals produced in virtually every theater throughout the Bay Area. Some have worked in New York and gone on National Tours. Most recently, my clients have been praised for their work in AIDA and WICKED. So, if you want to prepare for "American Idol" or the Broadway stage, contact me through http://www.geocities.com/broadwaybelters

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Questions Answered By Expert Sean Martinfield
In Category Acting in Plays, Singing

Subject	Date Asked

professional solo in a un uncomfortable tessitura	11/18/2009
Q: I am a lyrico spinto soprano and have been hired to sing a solo with chorus, and the tessitura of ... A: Becky Thank you for the question. Prior to accepting the gig, did you know this piece you are ...
Audition?	11/12/2009
Q: (I know you get a THOUSAND audition questions, but...) I need two audition songs that are ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. Your chosen songs, “My Strongest Suit” and “Gimme Gimme” are ...
Audition for Grease	11/11/2009
Q: I am a high school sophomore and am planning on auditioning for my high school's musical production ... A: Chris – Thank you for the question. Choosing monologues is not my field of expertise. I’m the ...
singing at karaoke	11/11/2009
Q: I hope you can help me. I have a good karaoke machine at home that I can key up. I am a mezzo ... A: Debra – Thank you for the question. All my mezzo-sopranos exercise from at least Low F to High A, ...
audition piece for Godspell	11/10/2009
Q: I am auditioning for Godspell in late November. We are NOT supposed to sing a song from the show, ... A: Meredith – Thank you for the question. GODSPELL is essentially a show for adolescents. It is not ...
West Side Story Auditions.	11/10/2009
Q: My high school is putting on a production of West Side Story this spring and auditions are in about ... A: Amanda – Thank you for the question. Choosing monologues is not my expertise. I’m the coach you ...
Oliver! Auditions	11/9/2009
Q: My community theatre is putting on the musical "Oliver!" and I would really like to audition for the ... A: Molly – Thank you for the question. The role of “Nancy” in OLIVER ranges from Low F to 3rd-line ...
low notes	11/7/2009
Q: I am a low mezzo soprano female who sings classical and musical theater repertoire. A strength of ... A: Anna – Great question. Thank you. If you are doing something “wrong”, then it is about ...
Hair the musical	11/7/2009
Q: I wil be auditioning for my colleges production of "Hair" soon and I'm trying to find a good ... A: Claudia – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following: Freddy, My Love – GREASE ...
Song Suggestions for Christmas Benefit Concert	11/6/2009
Q: I am in need of song suggestions for a Christmas benefit concert in which I'll be singing. I've ... A: Catherine – Consider Olympia’s aria, "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" from Act 1 of The Tales of ...
Music Opportunities	11/4/2009
Q: Martinfield! My name is Chelsea and I am seeking your professional advice. Ever since I was ... A: Chelsea – Thank you for the question. The answer is simple. You don’t have to stay a “small town ...
interested in becoming a singer	11/4/2009
Q: I've been wanting to become a singer for about a few years now. how do i know if i need voice ... A: Cheniqua – Thank you for the question. All you need to make a demo is plenty of cash or room on ...
audition piece	11/3/2009
Q: I am 17 yrs old and auditioning for My Fair Lady, this year's high school musical. Of course, I am ... A: Virginia – Thank you for the question. It’s not about your “Broadway sound” or conforming to the ...
song choice	11/2/2009
Q: I am an 18 yr old girl from Ireland with a HUGE love for musical theatre. I am currently finishing ... A: Aoife – Thank you for the question. Based on your description, you are probably a mezzo-soprano ...
Chicago Auditions	11/2/2009
Q: My college is putting on the Kander and Ebb musical "Chicago" in the spring and I am dying to get ... A: Emerald – Thank you for the question. Don’t settle for the Ensemble when you can get yourself ...
Looking for an audition piece for Man of La Mancha	10/31/2009
Q: I was wondering if I could get a few suggestions from you for a great audition song for my community ... A: Kyle – Thank you for the question. The role of “Don Quixote” in MAN OF LA MANCHA needs the bright ...
Musical Theatre College Audition-Song Choice HELP!	10/30/2009
Q: I will soon be auditioning for some top notch musical theatre colleges and I am FREAKING OUT. They ... A: Anthony – Thank you for the question. Based on your song list, I’m going to assume you are a ...
audition children's chorus La Boheme	10/28/2009
Q: My daughter is 10 and has been invited to audition for the San Diego production of La Boheme. She is ... A: Denise – Thank you for the question. Be wary of latching onto a vocal classification of “mezzo ...
New Drama Sponser	10/27/2009
Q: I am a new drama sponsor for high poverty high school. While I have been in musicals, plays, and 1 ... A: Lindsy – Thank you for the question. It’s always about how many guys show up to do whatever. So, ...
countertenor upper and lower notes	10/26/2009
Q: I am a light tenor wishing to become a countertenor. I have managed to extend my upper notes to ... A: Stephen – Thank you for the question. It is very common for men exploring the countertenor range ...
Conservatory Auditions	10/25/2009
Q: I am preparing for college auditions. Can you tell me what to expect with the music theory ... A: Lala – Thank you for the question. I appreciate your sense of urgency. I think you would be ...
Back to the 80s audition song	10/25/2009
Q: My high school is putting on the play Back to the 80s as our spring musical and I need help picking ... A: Maggie – Thank you for the question. I’m glad the producers are asking for a pop Rock song for the ...
How to know my own voice type	10/23/2009
Q: i have always wanted to know that why the sound i recorced sound different from the voice i heard ... A: Jackie – Great question, thank you. Recordings lie in our favor and lie against us. Some people ...
Audition Songs for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels	10/23/2009
Q: Martinfield. Auditions for my school's production of "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" is quickly ... A: Erin – Thank you for the quesion. Christine in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is a very fun role. She is ...
Grease Audition?	10/22/2009
Q: I'm writing because I have a question. I've actually asked this of a few people and I always get ... A: Gillian – Thank you for the question. Anytime you think a song is “too safe” – it probably is. ...
vocal prep	10/18/2009
Q: I want to be on Broadway when I grow up. I take hour voice lessons, I'm in choir at school, I take ... A: H – Thank you for the question. As a professional singer and vocal coach I know that a reliable ...
Floyd Collins Audition	10/17/2009
Q: I am currently getting ready for an audition for Floyd Collins. I am a high tenor and looking for a ... A: Scott – Thank you for the question. I think the songs you have suggested are fine. You may also ...
Leader of the Pack: Young Ellie	10/15/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for Leader of the Pack and I was just wondering how much of a role young ellie has ... A: Steph – Thank you for the question. I have not seen LEADER OF THE PACK, so I’m not sure if “Ellie” ...
Audition Songs, Grease, Pop Musicals	10/15/2009
Q: Martinfield! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read this... I am ... A: Teddy – Thank you for the question. Let’s say you are either interested in or are considered for ...
Audition for "Gypsy"	10/14/2009
Q: I am auditioning for the musical "gypsy" in two weeks. I am auditioning specifically for "dainty ... A: Trish – Thank you for the question. Throw “Couldn’t be happier” into the shredder and don’t look ...
Questions about Voice Lessons	10/14/2009
Q: I am 26 years old and after being a single mom for two years I have began to pursue many of the ... A: Tracy – Thank you for the question. I appreciate all the details. The role of Eliza Doolittle in ...
audition song	10/12/2009
Q: In a couple of weeks i am auditioning for the school production of Les Miserables we are not ... A: Nikila – Thank you for the question. I’m going to assume that your rendition of “On My Own” ...
Into the Woods Auditions	10/10/2009
Q: My name's Nicole. I'm a junior in high school and auditioning for Into the Woods. I've been ... A: Nicole – Thank you for the question. You want to consider the role of “The Baker’s Wife”. It ...
Song choice for audition	10/8/2009
Q: I am a 22 year old performer who has been singing for about 5 years. I would consider myself a ... A: Brad – Thank you for the question. There are a number of roles available for baritones in RAGTIME. ...
Audition for Les Mis- piece and ... scale?	10/6/2009
Q: Here is another question for audition pieces: I am soon going to be auditioning for out school ... A: Linni – Thank you for the question. I am so glad the audition panel has requested scales at the ...
Too Old to start?	10/5/2009
Q: I am a 22 year old female and I am about to graduate with a BA in social work and a minor in music ... A: Emma – Thank you for the question and all the background information. The answer is simple. You ...
Belting	10/5/2009
Q: I have been training vocally for musical theater for two years now and I know that I am definitely a ... A: Ryan – Thank you for the clarification. Same answer. It’s all about placement. The quality or ...
Belting	10/4/2009
Q: I have been training vocally for musical theater for two years now and I know that I am definitely a ... A: Ryan – Thank you for the question. All my tenors sing to a fully-voiced High C, some go higher. My ...
Careers	10/2/2009
Q: Mr. Martinfield. I am a high school sophomore doing a research project specifically on ... A: Kelly - Thank you for the question. Sure! Let's keep it simple, OK? I am a professional singing ...
The Phantom of the Opera	10/1/2009
Q: i was wondering if there has ever been a african american Christine on broadway. I plan to audition ... A: Tyler – Thank you for the question. I don’t keep track of the vast amount of singers who have ...
Starting out.	9/30/2009
Q: It is my honor to ask you some questions because of your experience! I am 14 right now and I have ... A: Nathan – Thank you for contacting me. Let’s do one question at a time, OK? At 14, you are at the ...
Little Women	9/30/2009
Q: I'm thinking of auditioning for Little Women the musical, I have a few questions. FirstDoes the ... A: Grace – Thank you for the question. “Little Women” is a totally American Classic. Watch any of the ...
Audition Song - Need Guidance	9/27/2009
Q: ! My name is Amber Iman. Im a 23 year old, auditioning for the role of "The Girl with a Date" in ... A: Amber – Thank you for the question. Listen to on-line samples of the Original Cast recording of ...
Singing Agent	9/25/2009
Q: My friend's daughter, age 13, wants to find an agent to help her establish a singing career. I told ... A: Joann – Thank you for the question. Tell her to contact me. In the meantime, tell her that Mr. ...
Cabaret	9/25/2009
Q: I have an audition for the national tour of Cabaret in a few days. I know that I'm right for the ... A: Garrett – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following: Stairway to Paradise, (I'll ...
funny broadway duet for a male and female teenager?	9/24/2009
Q: martinfield! my friend and i want to do a funny duet for a concert coming up soon. i'm not really ... A: Jennie – Thank you for the question. Consider “You’re Just In Love” from Irving Berlin’s CALL ME ...
Site Reading	9/24/2009
Q: I have been singing for a while, but I've never learned how to site read music. I've always sang by ... A: Carlos – Thank you for the question. Assuming you mean sight reading – Check out this workbook. ...
Good mezzo-soprano songs, just for fun!	9/21/2009
Q: I'm in dire need of some good mezzo-soprano songs for my vocal lessons. I used to have loads of ... A: Nick – Thank you for the question. Assuming you are talking about the Broadway repertoire, then I ...
vocal range	9/20/2009
Q: I have been with my current singing teacher for about a year now and he has classed me as a ... A: Nick – Thank you for the question. Not every vocal coach is capable of correctly identifying the ...
Audition for High school Musical	9/19/2009
Q: Unfortunately, this year a local theater will be producing High School Musical; I don't know much ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. I have already heard about students banding together to ...
countertenor	9/16/2009
Q: I (43 yrs) have a light tenor voice extending from bottom A flat to the G (max) above middle C. ... A: Stephen – Thank you for the question. There is always hope of expanding your range. That’s my job ...
My Voice Type	9/16/2009
Q: I'm a 15 year old girl who loves singing. I'm currently in my schools choir, but i really wanted to ... A: Heather – Thank you for the question. As you know, school choirs are all about blending. You have ...
Godspell Audition	9/12/2009
Q: my High School is doing Godspell this year (auditions Tuesday) and there are 2 songs that I like ... A: David – Thank you for the question. Sing “Alas For You”. For future opportunities, I want you to ...
Vocal issues	9/12/2009
Q: I'm trying to find out a few answers, I'm a singer in the "rock" Genera of music. I have toured ALOT ... A: A.W. – Great question. Thank you. We all hate the term “should’ve”. Nevertheless, it would have ...
Audition Songs	9/11/2009
Q: Ok, well it's the time for our yearly musical audition in our school again. and although I've been ... A: Cochrane – Thank you for the question. The range of the "Narrator" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's ...
Please help me discover and expand my vocal range	9/10/2009
Q: I am 17 and a high school senior preparing for auditions at MT schools this winter...and I don't ... A: Hey, Cynthia – Thank you for the question. Nice job on the LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS videos. I hear ...
Millie Audition	9/10/2009
Q: I am auditioning for Thoroughly Modern Millie. I need a upbeat song in the style of the show. Any ... A: Mandy – Thank you for the question. Depending on your vocal category and range in selecting the ...
High School Audition	9/9/2009
Q: I am a 15 year old soprano 1. I am going to audition for my school's musical this year, Fiddler on ... A: Gabriela – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following songs: Ribbons Down My Back ...
Voice Type	9/6/2009
Q: I was wondering if you can classify my voice type--these are videos from facebook. The first is of ... A: Deanne - Thank you for the follow-through. I still cannot access your stuff on-line. The message ...
Cabaret Emcee Audition Song	9/6/2009
Q: I've been looking desperately for a song to sing to audition for the role of the Emcee in "Cabaret". ... A: Jonathan – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following: Stairway to Paradise, (I'll ...
Leggiero Tenor	9/4/2009
Q: I am a Tenor and with no difficulties in singing high notes but I have difficulties in singing fast ... A: S K – Thank you for the question. Basically what you are talking about is agility throughout your ...
Thespian audition songs.	9/4/2009
Q: I am 16 years old and have been in theater performances since I was 8 years old. In 2 weeks there ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. Based on your description – and without being able to hear ...
Where to find legit talent agencies in ny	9/3/2009
Q: find an angent in NY or somewhere near. My skills and passion include several types of dancing, ... A: Tiffany – Thank you for the question. Simply Google: Talent agencies, New York City and Auditions, ...
classical vs. musical theatre	9/3/2009
Q: My daughter is 10 and has had 3 years of classical voice training (carefully done given her age). ... A: Alice – Thank you for the question. Here in San Francsico we are fortunate to have the SF Girls ...
Audition song choice	9/2/2009
Q: I will be auditioning for my college's production of CATS, and I am completely stuck on choosing a ... A: Brittany – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible it’s always a good idea to sing another ...
Joseph	9/2/2009
Q: Do you have a listing of the principal male characters in Joseph and related vocal ranges (baritone, ... A: Noel – Thank you for the question. The breakdown in voices for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR ...
Uptempo Audition Songs	9/1/2009
Q: I'm a 16 year old boy preparing an an a capella uptempo audition song for my school musical "animal ... A: Connor – Thank you for the question. As a professional vocal coach and singer I know that you must ...
audition song	9/1/2009
Q: so i'm 15, trying out for a part in the sound of music at my high school...tomorrow! it was really ... A: Amber – Thank you for the question. By now you have been through your audition and probably know ...
Musical theatre audition song	8/31/2009
Q: I am auditioning for Titanic the musical and am looking for a good audition song not from the show. ... A: Hey, Chris – Thank you for the question. Add these songs to your repertoire. They will challenge ...
Singing, belting, mix voice.	8/30/2009
Q: I need a bit of help. I have been with a vocal coach now for 6 months. I am 15. And at home, I can ... A: Kyla – Thank you for the question. At 15 and with limited experience and perhaps a limited ...
Voice Type Change	8/30/2009
Q: Can a 20 year old soprano become a mezzo soprano? I've always been interested in pursuing a career ... A: Monica – I understand the frustration of what you are experiencing. Been there, done that. You ...
'Good News!' Audition Song	8/28/2009
Q: my name is Arielle. This fall my school is putting on the musical 'Good News!', and I was thinking ... A: Arielle – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following songs by George Gershwin. To ...
Voice Type	8/28/2009
Q: I was wondering if you can classify my voice type--these are videos from facebook. The first is of ... A: Deanne – Thank you for the question. You need to send me the separate URLs of your material on ...
Sound of Music Audition	8/26/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for Friedrich von Trapp in Sound of Music in a couple of weeks and I can't find the ... A: Truman – Thank you for the question. Lucky you as a high tenor. Lots of great repertoire needs the ...
Help	8/19/2009
Q: I have wanted to be a singer since i was about 6. Right now i am turning 13. I have no experience ... A: Kayla – Thank you for the question. A singer is someone who sings – to an audience who wants to ...
Movies	8/18/2009
Q: What is the choir that provides dramatic movie backgrounds? The songs without words, just dramatic ... A: It’s up to the composer, the music director, the producer and the alloted budget. Some film scores ...
Desperate for an upbeat soloist song!	8/18/2009
Q: hey sean, im 13 & ive been asked 2 audition for a christmas show, and i am in desperate need of an ... A: Alexandra – Thank you for the question. Choosing Christmas music starts with the issue of Sacred ...
monologue and song	8/17/2009
Q: my name is Emmy and i was asked to audition for a theatre camp in missoula MT with the missoula ... A: Emmy – Thank you for the question. Choosing monologues is not part of what I do as a vocal coach. ...
Oliver Audition Song?	8/15/2009
Q: I'm soon to try out for Oliver! and I can't think of a song to sing! I really want to go for the ... A: Christina – Thank you for the question. You are not the first girl who wants to play the Artful ...
Vocal Problems	8/15/2009
Q: I am having vocal problems and trying to get as much advice as I can. When I was 14, my voice ... A: Shaun – I thank you for your response. I would welcome even one lesson with you. I’m not surprised ...
Oklahoma Audition	8/12/2009
Q: I have sought your advice before and things have panned out pretty well, and I'm hoping this time ... A: Krishna – Thank you for the question. In Rodgers and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA, the role of Curley ...
Audition songs	8/12/2009
Q: I have a four octave range Contralto to high Soprano, including being a belter. I am going to ... A: Rebecca – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, sing another song by the same composer ...
Audition Songs	8/11/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for "Wizard of Oz" in a month, and I'm looking for an audition song. I'm looking ... A: Grace – Thank you for the question. “The Trolley Song” from Meet Me in St. Louis is a great choice ...
voice category....	8/11/2009
Q: I was on this website looking up information on the contralto voice and I was intrigued when I read ... A: Leila – Thank you for your response. I am so happy to read of your studies. Just be patient and ...
High School Musical	8/9/2009
Q: I am looking for an audition song for auditioning for High School Musical. I am a ... A: Kelsey – Thank you for the question. I Can Hear the Bells from Hairspray is a good choice for your ...
Audition help	8/8/2009
Q: As an upcoming senior at my high school, I am pretty established in the theatre dept. here. Our ... A: Hey, Trenton – Thank you for the question. Let me help you, OK? You are a second tenor. ...
Audition Pieces for Into the Woods	8/8/2009
Q: The local theatre in my area is producing Into the Woods (which is a show I have wanted to be doing ... A: Annette – Thank you for the question. This is totally within my area. I have had a number of ...
Grease Muisical school Audition	8/7/2009
Q: My school is doing the Musical Grease and i wanted to know what song would be best for me to sing ... A: Tanya – Thank you for the question. Order the anthology below. Just click on or paste the URL into ...
hairspray	8/7/2009
Q: I'm going to attend an audition soon for Hairspray, and they are asking for a late 50s/early 60s pop ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. Order the anthology below. Just click on or paste the URL ...
Vocal Problems	8/6/2009
Q: I am having vocal problems and trying to get as much advice as I can. When I was 14, my voice ... A: Shaun – Thank you for the posting. I appreciate your confidence and trust. I’m not in the position ...
I have a quesion	8/6/2009
Q: Martinfield I was just recently casted in an adult theatre cast of Les Miserables as Marius ... A: Armando – Thank you for the question. The song “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” from LES MISERABLES ...
Higher Education	8/5/2009
Q: Hey Mr. Martinfield, I have a fast question for you. I'm 18 and am starting college in the fall, ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. I am the Theatre Arts major who went to a private singing ...
Sondheim!!!!!!	8/4/2009
Q: Alright, I'm desperate! This year I am auditioning for Sondheim's play, Into the Woods. I am very ... A: Celina – Thank you for the question. What we know about whoever sings the role of The Witch in ...
Character song for Ruthless! audition	8/4/2009
Q: I have an upcoming audition for Ruthless! The Musical, where I'll be going for the role of Judy ... A: Susannah – Thank you for the question. Throw "Popular" from WICKED into the trash and don't look ...
vocal range of particular song	8/3/2009
Q: I want to sing Waitin' for the Light to Shine from Big River. My sweet spot is in the mezzo range ... A: Terry – Thank you for the question. The range of “Waitin' for the Light to Shine” from Roger ...
voice category....	8/2/2009
Q: I was on this website looking up information on the contralto voice and I was intrigued when I read ... A: Leila – Thank you for the question. No test here. At 14, I am very curious about the nature of the ...
Changing Voice	8/1/2009
Q: I'm 15 years old. My voice has changed and gotten lower, and everyone is always saying how all the ... A: Evan – Thank you for the question. At 15, the adventure with what your voice will become is just ...
POP Audition songs	8/1/2009
Q: I have a couple auditions coming up and they are asking for pop/rock songs. Should I stick to ... A: Jerri – Thank you for the question. When auditioning for a musical it’s always a good idea to sing ...
audition	7/31/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for a Michael Jackson's musical in my high school any time soon, and i was wondering ... A: Liliana – Thank you for the question. You can sing any song by Michael Jackson you want. Just be ...
Voice	7/30/2009
Q: My voice(from what people have told me)is pretty soft/quiet but the way I hear it is a pretty normal ... A: Mary – Thank you for the post. What it boils down to is you booking a lesson with me. It doesn’t ...
voice range	7/28/2009
Q: I am 14 and my range is about from a d below middle c to a d above the c above middle c.(That is ... A: Anna – Thank you for the question. You must learn to read in treble clef – the standard language ...
Enjolras Audition	7/26/2009
Q: I am a 15-year old tenor 2(sometimes, sometimes I am tenor 1), and I have an audition for Les ... A: Blake - Thank you for the question. Your job at this audition is to prove your vocal chops. The ...
singing audition	7/26/2009
Q: I am auditioning for Disney in a few days. I've never done this before so I'm not sure if my song ... A: Teri – Thank you for the question. My apologies if this reaching you late. The Burton Lane ...
fall concert with light baritone and dramatice Soprano	7/25/2009
Q: Doing a concert with dramatic/Wagnerian soprano, and light Baritone. I am a coloratura. I'm ... A: Deb – Thank you for the question. Baritones and coloratura-type sopranos don’t have a long list of ...
Singing for Broadway	7/25/2009
Q: I want to be on Broadway more than anything in the world. I am fifteen years old now and I am not ... A: Sally – Thank you for the question. At fifteen, most girls are unhappy with the sound of their ...
Voice type queries	7/24/2009
Q: I realise that the majority of rockers are tenors and versatile baritone's but in your opinion, is a ... A: Hey, Pete – Thank you for the question. Ivan Rebroff is a bass-baritone with a very bright sound. ...
lost voice	7/24/2009
Q: I wanted just to ask you if it is necessary to project, to impost the voice every time you are going ... A: Jose – Thank you for the question. Humming for 10 minutes will only make you a better hummer. If ...
Summer Musical Theatre Programs or Conservatories	7/23/2009
Q: Martinfield! I am very interested in musical theatre. I feel it has a lot of passion and creativity ... A: Whitney – Thank you for the posting. My expertise is in private consulting. Do your research on ...
Yet another musical theatre audition question...	7/22/2009
Q: Your advice and opinions have been very helpful to me in the past when I am searching for musical ... A: Leah – Thank you for the question and for your support. Here is the blunt answer. If you can’t ...
Willy wonka	7/21/2009
Q: My local theater is doing a youth production of willy wonka and the chocolate factory. There is ... A: Yvonne – Thank you for the quesion. Songs from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory were composed ...
relaxation	7/21/2009
Q: I'm a 21 year old bass. My low range is beautiful and solid. But when I attempt to sing higher ... A: Sean – Thank you for the question. All my basses exercise to High G, some go higher. Thus, their ...
College Audition	7/20/2009
Q: I am a 16, almost 17, year old tenor. I am looking for audition pieces for colleges. I have a friend ... A: Ryan – Thank you for the question. In the world of Classical singing there are all kinds of ...
audition song...HELP	7/19/2009
Q: I am going to a fine arts camp for musical theatre in a week and a half. I need to prepare 32-bars ... A: Addie – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following songs: I got the sun in the ...
College Audition Troubles	7/17/2009
Q: I'm having a little bit of a struggle with choosing an appropriate song for my college audition. I'm ... A: Brittany – Thank you for the question. Pronouncing “foreign languages” correctly is simply a ...
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum	7/17/2009
Q: I'm a baritone in college, and our school is doing a production of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way ... A: Louis – Thank you for the question. Whoever plays “Pseudolus” in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED, etc., is ...
Vocal chord and singing\talking in low tone	7/16/2009
Q: I am an actor. I would like to know if singing and talking in a very low tone can damage the vocal ... A: Hey, Ron – Great question. Thank you. I know exactly what you are talking about and understand all ...
Rent Audition Help!	7/16/2009
Q: Hey Sean, Quick question I am auditioning for RENT pretty soon and I am going to audition for Angel ... A: Brittney – Thank you for the question. The role of “Angel” belongs to a guy. The ones I know who ...
I need and audition song for a lower voice!	7/15/2009
Q: I am 14 and auditioning for my theater's play, Aida. My range is from about a D below middle C to ... A: Anna – Thank you for the question. There is no room for shyness in Elton John’s AIDA. This is a ...
hello	7/15/2009
Q: First off, I'd like to thank you for your time and I would greatly appreciate it if you could help ... A: Jennifer – Thank you for the question. Any show that involves the exchange of money between the ...
Audition Song	7/14/2009
Q: I am planning to audition for a production of Rent. I have been asked to prepare a song from the ... A: Krishna – For the musical RENT, if you are the “Roger” type, then prepare “One Song Glory”. If you ...
Audition Song	7/14/2009
Q: I am planning to audition for a production of Rent. I have been asked to prepare a song from the ... A: Krishna – For the musical RENT, if you are the “Roger” type, then prepare “One Song Glory”. If you ...
Head Voice	7/13/2009
Q: How do I use my "Head Voice Resgister" singing? A: Kyle – Thank you for the question. The voice is not divided into separate hemispheres marked “Head ...
vocal type and mixed voice	7/13/2009
Q: i've been singing for 6 months now, i have singing lessons. i don't really know what kind of a vocal ... A: Bart – Thank you for the question and for the links to your material. Let me help you, OK? ...
Vocal Range	7/12/2009
Q: Sorry to bother you, but i have a question. Is it possible for me to be an alto even though i am ... A: Fern – Thank you for the question. I don’t know what you mean by being too high to be a tenor or ...
help, pain	7/12/2009
Q: I use to read books in a loudy voice to may doughter, but, after 20 minutes of reading my throat ... A: Auripol - Thank you for the question. The solution is simple. When you go to the bank - you ...
Audition pieces, vocal prep before audition	7/11/2009
Q: I'm preparing for an upcoming audition which will hopefully cast me in one of 7 musicals- Hair, ... A: Molly – Thank you for the question. Your job at this audition is to prove your vocal chops as a ...
Belt/Mix Confusion	7/10/2009
Q: I have been trying to strenghten my belt for a while now because I can only belt up to a fourth line ... A: Becca – Did you warm up again the following day for a really long time? Probably not. You have to ...
Audition Piece	7/9/2009
Q: Sean. My high school is doing Urinetown for our annual musical this year, and I really want the part ... A: Chloe – Thank you for the question. The role of “Hope Cladwell” in URINETOWN belongs to a ...
audition piece suggestion	7/9/2009
Q: I am auditioning for the role of Janet Weiss in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. I was wondering if ... A: Nicole – Thank you for the question. If you can do a Pop/Rock piece, consider Pat Benatar’s ...
Audition Song	7/7/2009
Q: I am planning to audition for a production of Rent. I have been asked to prepare a song from the ... A: Hey, Krishna – Thank you for the question. RENT is not like other Broadway musicals. Neither is ...
Audition Help	7/2/2009
Q: Mr. Martinfield: I have a general audition for a local theater's season which consists of ... A: Travis – Thank you for the question. I want you to invest in the anthologies listed below. They ...
Chest Voice, Middle Voice, Head Voice	7/1/2009
Q: Sean, I know what the Chest Voice, Middle Voice, and Head Voices are, but I'm having some trouble. ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. The first thing you need to understand is that the breadth of ...
duets	6/30/2009
Q: i need a duet for a baritone and a mezzo/soprano, though it needs to be under 4 minutes. Ive been ... A: Hey, Daniel – Thank you for the question. Outside of “Carmen”, consider any of the following: Old ...
Into the Woods audition	6/29/2009
Q: My theater company is doing Into the Woods this year and I really want the role of Little Red ... A: Cate – Thank you for the question. I will coach the presentation of your monologue, but you have to ...
singing	6/29/2009
Q: My situation is pretty bad. I'm pretty much a beginner at singing, and I'm in a hard rock band, and ... A: Hey, Daniel! Thank you for the posting. Daniel, my friend, the best advice I can give you is to ...
voice types?	6/28/2009
Q: I am a seventeen year old singer, and I am very confused about my "voice type." My teacher ... A: Jasmine – Thank you for your question and all the information. I’m sure you understand that it’s ...
hello	6/28/2009
Q: One i want to know am i to young to become a singer,Two i want to know where i can go to audition ... A: Selena – Thank you for your questions. You are not too young to become a singer. There are kids ...
What to do?	6/27/2009
Q: I am almost 14. I caught the performing arts bug when I had the priveledge to perform in the ... A: Alaina – Thank you for the question. When I was 14 I wanted the same thing and was in a situation ...
Belt/Mix Confusion	6/27/2009
Q: I have been trying to strenghten my belt for a while now because I can only belt up to a fourth line ... A: Becca – Thank you for the question. Speaking in treble clef, your range spans from Low F to High ...
audition pieces	6/25/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for a community theatre production or reefer madness next month and i must prepare ... A: Hey, Sam – Thank you for the question. Do your research on the original film and musical score. ...
Extending Belting Range	6/25/2009
Q: I'm 17 and going into my senior year of high school. I am a triple threat, and I love to be involved ... A: Emily – Consider these songs by Cole Porter: From This Moment On – LEAVE IT TO ME Most Gentlemen ...
Beginning Vocal Exercises	6/23/2009
Q: I have been around music playing guitar, sax, and other instruments. I sing from time to time, but ... A: Hans – Thank you for the question. You know how to play chords on a guitar and sax. You must learn ...
Titanic, The Musical	6/23/2009
Q: Can you recommend charaters to audition for (I sing baritone...tenor) and audition songs as well? A: Noel – Thank you for the question. Maury Yeston’s TITANIC is a dreary musical. You cannot be both ...
countertenor	6/22/2009
Q: I'm a 25 yo countertenor with a very broad range, can you please adise on what are the countertenor ... A: Nicolas – Thank you for the question. There is one countertenor role that everyone is aware of in ...
Tenor 1 Tenor 2	6/21/2009
Q: Tenor 1 and Tenor 2. What's the difference between both sections? What are their ranges? A: Carlos – Thank you for the question. It all depends on the situation and the material involved. ...
singing	6/19/2009
Q: I want to become a country singer. I love country music. Every country singer I met I sing to them, ... A: Kaitlyn – Thank you for the question. As you know – there’s lots more ahead of you before securing ...
Performance Tips	6/18/2009
Q: Mr. Martinfield. I'm 16 years old and would consider myself a Baritone or Bass-Baritone. My range ... A: Michael – Thank you for the question. There are far worse things than not being available for ...
Extending Belting Range	6/18/2009
Q: I'm 17 and going into my senior year of high school. I am a triple threat, and I love to be involved ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. Which character do you want? I’m going to assume it’s “Reno”. ...
West Side Story Audition	6/16/2009
Q: My name is Michael. I'm a 21 year old college student getting ready to audition for West Side ... A: Michael Hello, Michael – Thank you for the question. As you know, WEST SIDE STORY is a work that ...
Please Help!! Choosing audition songs for upcoming NYC auditions!!	6/16/2009
Q: Martinfield. My name is Amber Iman. I have 3 auditions in NYC the week of June 22. I'm audtioning ... A: Amber – Thank you for the question. The only thing these three musicals have in common is your ...
Head voice problems	6/15/2009
Q: It is difficult to describe my issue, but I really need help, so I'll do my best. If something is ... A: Jonas – Thank you for the question. All answers to questions involving the vocal range start with ...
Ragtime Audition HELP	6/14/2009
Q: So I have read a lot of the other questions that people have asked you and you give such great song ... A: Jasmine – Thank you for the question. The musical RAGTIME is all about “Music Hall”. Do your ...
Voice changes?	6/13/2009
Q: I am a twenty-one year old woman who used to be able to sing in the high soprano range. As of late, ... A: Nicole – Thank you for the question. I never give pharmaceutical advice. However, if you have ...
Chicago Audition	6/13/2009
Q: I am auditioning for Chicago. I need a song that fits this show perfectly. I have a very "jazzy" ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. The perfect-fitting song is in relationship to the character ...
I want to be a musical theatre actress, what do I do?	6/12/2009
Q: I'm 19 years old and seriously want to pursue a career in musical theatre. But I'm really concerned ... A: Monica – Thank you for the question. As a private vocal coach it is my privilege to work with ...
audition material for upcoming audition	6/11/2009
Q: I am a 24 year old girl with a powerful mezzo/belt auditioning for a production of Batboy next week. ... A: Victoria – Thank you for the question. Consider “Acid Queen” (TOMMY) and Pat Benatar’s ...
I have no falsetto :(	6/10/2009
Q: My name is Alex and i have a serious problem that has been bothering me for a while. I act and sing ... A: Hey, Alex – Thank you for the follow-through and for linking me to your video. The most ...
Audition song for The Sound of Music	6/8/2009
Q: I am 22 years old, and I am a mezzo-soprano. I'm going to be auditioning for the Sound of Music in a ... A: Ashley – Thank you for the question. The role of “Maria” in SOUND OF MUSIC is always described as ...
character vs. singing	6/8/2009
Q: My high school is performing "Grease" this next school year. I will be a sophomore, but my school is ... A: Kara – Thank you for the question. GREASE is a musical that will never go away. I recently saw the ...
Vocal Training	6/7/2009
Q: I have been training in voice for a year. My range is G below middle C (though it makes my throat ... A: Katie – Thank you for the question. Laryngitis does not come from practicing too much. But ...
Alto Audition Piece	6/7/2009
Q: I'm looking for a song to audition with for Cats. I'm auditioning as a dancer, but may be called ... A: Jen – Thank you for the question. Ideally, you want to sing a song by the same composer. Start by ...
Suggestions for audition piece	6/6/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for Into the Woods in a few days. I'm trying to decide which song to sing to ... A: Aimee – Thank you for the question. Don’t sing “If I Loved You”. It’s not in the same style and ...
Tense/ Higher Range	6/5/2009
Q: I have two questions my first question is how can I loosen up and not be so tense the higher note I ... A: Hey, Kyle – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to demonstrate how ...
SOPRANO BROADWAY AUDITION	6/5/2009
Q: I have an audition for a solo in September and the theme is broadway. I sing Soprano I and I would ... A: Shelley – Thank you for the question. Very nice photo. The early Broadway repertoire is loaded ...
lessons	6/4/2009
Q: Do you think it would be possible to give me lessons or do you know a good vocal coach to give ... A: Aaron – Thank you for your question. All you have to do is contact me. My studio is in San ...
Soprano solo?	6/4/2009
Q: I am taking voice lessons with a teacher that I have worked with for most of the year. Instead of ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. I agree with your teacher. You should be picking songs for ...
Blanche Ingram audition song	6/3/2009
Q: My college is auditioning for their fall theatre season in a couple of months, and Jane Eyre and ... A: Deirdre – Thank you for the question. If you are a true soprano with a lot of coloratura-type ...
Audition Song for Jekyll and Hyde	6/3/2009
Q: im a alto-second soprano sometimes im put at tenor sometimes first soprano. and i can belt but i ... A: Ashley – Thank you for the question. Lucy in JEKYLL AND HYDE is an entertainer. Her song, “Good ...
Fiddler On the Roof audition song	6/2/2009
Q: I am a baritone, and I want to play the role of Tevye in my High School's production of Fiddler. I ... A: Aleks – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following songs for your audition as Tevye ...
Audition Song Choice	6/1/2009
Q: I have been doing theatre -- mostly musicals -- for about 10 years, starting in college, and for the ... A: Allison – Thank you for the question. Unless stated otherwise in the audition notice, it is common ...
Auditions for an un-known role	5/31/2009
Q: This year I will be going to Stagedoor Manor, a theatre camp in New York...and I am wondering what ... A: Clare – Thank you for the question. Your job is to demonstrate your soprano vocal chops. There is ...
beginner!	5/28/2009
Q: I just recently was introduced to musicals and broadway music and I really love it. But I'm such a ... A: Nicole – Thank you for the question. Nicole, my friend – you already know the answer to all of ...
genres	5/28/2009
Q: I'm really into singing, and really into rocknroll. i love singing heart, pat benatar, styx, guns n ... A: Mando – Thank you for the question. It is not weird at all. As a professional singer I know that ...
An Audition Song!	5/27/2009
Q: I am having a hard time finding a good audition song for the role of Little Red Riding Hood in Into ... A: Carly – Thank you for the question. “Little Red Riding Hood” is a self-centered little B(word). ...
Spring Awakening vocal ranges	5/27/2009
Q: Which are the vocal ranges of the male characters of Spring Awakening? Melchior: tenor Moritz: ... A: Martin – Thank you for the question. In SPRING AWAKENING, the role of “Melchior” sits on the ...
Singing Training	5/26/2009
Q: My son will be a senior in a high school and is just beginning to develop his tenor voice. I am ... A: Laurie – Thank you for the question. What kind of music does your son want to sing? If money is ...
Audition Suggestion	5/25/2009
Q: I'm a "character actor" late 30's and have an upcoming audition which suggested we prepare an ... A: Hey, John – Thank you for the question. Pop material of any persuasion is highly subjective and ...
vocal help?	5/25/2009
Q: I am a current high school student with the hope of becoming a singer/songwriter. I would like to ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the questions. They are essentially about one thing. All altos are ...
Finding a song	5/24/2009
Q: I would like a song that could go with my voice but i really want a song powerful like 'fine, fine ... A: Melanie – Thank you for the question. There are all kinds of songs and roles for powerful ...
Vocal type.	5/23/2009
Q: I am a fourteen year old singer, and I have been doing classical voice for three years now. Now my ... A: Jaz – Thank you for a well-stated question. There is no such thing as a “whistle register”. You ...
Miss Saigon Audition/Voice Type	5/22/2009
Q: Mr. Martinfield, I am a 17-year-old male, and I am planning to audition for an upcoming community ... A: James – Thank you for the question. The range you state is typical for a bass-baritone. All my ...
Exceptionally Low Female Voice	5/21/2009
Q: I am a 44 year old woman and have an extremely low voice. It was higher (20 years ago, but has ... A: Cathy – Thank you for the question. What variety of vocal surgery have you heard about? What ...
Audition song for Fiddler on the Roof	5/21/2009
Q: I am a 15 year old soprano 1. I have a pretty good range, but I can't sing anything too low. I am ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. Neither of these roles sits in the ideal soprano range, but ...
Equity Membership Program	5/20/2009
Q: Can I audition for an equity chorus call if I am not an equity member -- and if not, how do I go ... A: Tiffany – Thank you for the question. An Equity call is an Equity call. But sometimes it depends ...
Beauty and the Beast auditions	5/19/2009
Q: I'm a mezzo soprano/belter. I will be auditioning for Beauty and the Beast soon for the part of ... A: Claudia Thank you for the question. “Mrs. Potts” in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a fun and well ...
belting	5/18/2009
Q: While studying at the MC Arts High School for Broadway singing, I started to learn how to belt ... A: Heather – Thank you for the question. There is a difference between belting and having a strong ...
Audition piece problem	5/18/2009
Q: I am trying to figure out what song I could sing for an audition for Golde in Fiddler. She doesn't ... A: Lori – Thank you for your question. Tevye’s daughters are way younger than 25. The role of ...
I have no falsetto :(	5/16/2009
Q: My name is Alex and i have a serious problem that has been bothering me for a while. I act and sing ... A: Alex – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach includes determining your ...
Chest and Head Voice	5/16/2009
Q: I am a 14 year old tenor and I can belt pretty good. I can belt an A well. How high should I go ... A: Carlos – Thank you for another question. You can break into your falsetto around 5th-line F. ...
more than a dancer... a singer too!	5/15/2009
Q: I am a dancer and I've been dancing all my life. I began musical theatre in middle school though and ... A: Kate – Thank you for an interesting post. The first thing you have to accept is that “choir ...
Nunsense audition alto/mezzo	5/15/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for Nunsense and have been told by 3 different people I should try out for the ... A: Sharon – Thank you for the question. Consider the following songs for all three roles. You should ...
Voice part? Barely there vibrato?	5/14/2009
Q: I am a voice student and have been for the past 3 years privately. During this time, I also sang ... A: Kacie – Thank you for the question. It is very layered and complex. Vibrato is natural. Some ...
Asking for Adelaide Auditioning Advice	5/14/2009
Q: First I want to say I've loved reading your advice to others, it has really helped me in past ... A: Jackie – Thank you for the question. Choosing monologues is not within my expertise. As a ...
Singing Audition	5/13/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for the role of the Scarecrow in the musical, The Wizard of Oz, though I don't have ... A: Tom – Two of my clients have recently sung the role of “Scarecrow” in THE WIZARD OF OZ. The range ...
Another "what audition song should I pick?" question	5/13/2009
Q: Mr. Martinfield, My name is Aaron and i'm a 16 year old baritone auditioning for the role of ... A: Aaron – Thank you for the question. John Cullum created the role of “Cladwell” in Urinetown. He ...
trio	5/12/2009
Q: My school is currently creating quartets of either all female or all male categories and it's all ... A: Kayla – Thank you for the question. Your job is to work with all the liabilities and assets of ...
Song suggestions?	5/12/2009
Q: I was wondering if you might be able to help me out with some song suggestions for me. This isn't ... A: Ashley – Thank you for the question. When it comes to the Broadway repertoire, you can sing ...
Auditioning for a part in Chicago at a local theatre	5/11/2009
Q: I have been out of theatre for about 6 years now and haven't had any formal vocal training either in ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. If you were auditioning for a Broadway Revival or National ...
Songs for a Master Class?	5/11/2009
Q: The vocal studio I sing at is having a master class at the end of the summer, and I am trying to ... A: Emma – Thank you for the question. Within your nearly four octave range is a stretch of notes that ...
Upper register	5/1/2009
Q: I am a 13 year old girl, going into high school next year. I have taken a few classical voice ... A: Emma – Thank you for a very well expressed question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to ...
help about picking an audition song	5/1/2009
Q: you see i will attend a disney audition for a role on a disney cruise line's show, i will attend 2 ... A: Alejandria – Thank you for the question. Seeing that your preferences lean towards Christina ...
i need help finding an audition song:) PRONTO!	4/30/2009
Q: i am a 14 year old girl auditioning for the part of anybodys in west side story. i need to sing 32 ... A: Annie – Thank you for the question. Computer problems, sorry for the delay. Consider "Big Spender" ...
increasing my belt/mix range	4/29/2009
Q: I practice singing all the time...several times a week for a couple of hours. I used to have a ... A: Kate – Thank you for the question. I don't know what you mean by "practicing". Whatever it is ...
suggestions as to selection of a song!	4/28/2009
Q: Martinfield! This is Kay, coming to you all the way from India! I'm planning to audition for the ... A: Kay – Thank you for the question. Neil Sedaka's BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO is a "juke box ...
musical question for audition	4/28/2009
Q: I just started acting in college. I am doing well but I really want to try out for our musical ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. You can recognize a measure line in any piece of sheet music ...
Auditioning for Pirates of Penzance	4/27/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for Pirates of Penzance in about 2 weeks and need "a prepared song (at least 32 ... A: Patrick – My apologies for taking so long to get back to you. I want you to get this anthology. ...
Audition Peice	4/26/2009
Q: I'm a 16 year old soprano auditioning for a production of Gypsy. I'm really interested in the role ... A: Jillian – Thank you for the question. The role of "Louise" in GYPSY is surprisingly deceptive. It ...
Musical theatre vocals help!	4/26/2009
Q: I'm almost 15, and an overly keen musical theatre fanatic, my obsession being Wicked the musical. I ... A: Asha – Thank you for the question. The voice is not divided into two separate hemispheres marked ...
I dont know which song to sing!! HELP!!	4/25/2009
Q: I'm doing "The Wiz" this summer and i need to know a couple songs that are in the style of the ... A: Sam – Thank you for the question. Consider "Good Morning Starshine" from HAIR and "Dancing Queen" ...
Audition song suggestions	4/22/2009
Q: Martinfield, My 13 year old son will be auditioning for The Wiz and West Side Story in a few weeks, ... A: Barb – Thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay. Have your son consider the ...
Drama Showcase	4/21/2009
Q: A few from my year in Musical theatre college have been chosen to perform some drama pieces in our ... A: Victoria – Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay. Choosing scenes and monologues ...
Fame audition	4/20/2009
Q: im a 15 year old soprano, and im auditioning for Fame soon. I need a good 16-bar auditoin song and a ... A: Katie – Thank you for the question. Choosing the right monologue is your job. Mine is to help you ...
young coloratura	4/19/2009
Q: My daughter is 12 years old and is a coloratura. She is able to sing to a high D (6) with ease, but ... A: Brenda – Thank you for the question. My apologies for the delay. There are always exceptions when ...
Adelaide's Lament	4/19/2009
Q: I am a dancer who sings and I am currently preparing for my first audition with a major theater ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. "Adelaide's Lament" begins in the key of C and modulates at ...
audition guidelines for professional productions	4/18/2009
Q: If a singer is Caucasion, must she avoid choosing audition tunes from Flower Drum Song, etc? 2. If ... A: Bonnie – Thank you for the questions. Do a reality check about what is appropriate in terms of Who ...
singing - chest voice range	4/17/2009
Q: ) I'm really wanting to increase my chest voice range and smooth out my break. Any advice, tips, ... A: Jessie – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to prove to you that ...
Break	4/17/2009
Q: I am 15 and I break at the D sharp above middle C. My break is very obvious and absolute. I can ... A: Eric – Thank you for the question. Besides accepting that you may be a Baritone or Bass-Baritone – ...
audition song for chamber choir audition	4/16/2009
Q: In a couple weeks I am auditioning for my school's top choir, our chamber choir. I will be a ... A: Kelsey – Thank you for the question. I've known many choir directors. What they want to hear is ...
Audition songs for a 14-year-old mezzo soprano	4/15/2009
Q: I am auditioning for North East School of the Arts (San Antonio, TX), and I need a good audition ... A: Justine – Thank you for the question. When it comes to competitions – especially auditions and ...
Broadway	4/15/2009
Q: Well I'm going to be thirteen in a matter of days and I really really really want to be on Broadway ... A: Madi – Thank you for your question. It may not be every kid's dream to be in a Broadway show. ...
Threepenny Auditions	4/14/2009
Q: My name is Lacy and I am audition for Threepenny Opera soon in Nevada. I am going for the role of ... A: Lacy – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following songs by Kurt Weill. My Ship ...
Vocal range and audition	4/14/2009
Q: I took voice lessons from a retired member of the San Francisco Opera company when I was younger ... A: Shannon – Thank you for your question and for your support. I apologize for the delay in getting ...
voice training	4/13/2009
Q: Do I need voice training if I want to be on Broadway? I know I would need it somewhere along the ... A: Madi – Thank you for the question. Being on Broadway – specifically, a musical – means that you ...
scratchy-ish voice	4/13/2009
Q: My voice is sort of strange. Its a little bit scratchy, but only my singing voice. On higher notes ... A: Bitty – Thank you for the question. Vocal training is about solving the problems you describe. ...
voice strength	4/11/2009
Q: I am an eighteen year old mezzo-soprano and have had six years of classical training. I am ... A: Aleisha – Thank you for the question. I am not totally certain of what you mean by "classical ...
Competition and audition	4/9/2009
Q: My name is Michael. I'm 18 years old and preparing for an audition for my first professional show; ... A: Michael – Thank you for the question. My sincere apologies for the delay in answering. Based on ...
Auditions for Into the Woods	4/9/2009
Q: Our music theatre degree is putting on Into the Woods (the real version, not that silly Junior ... A: Hayley – Thank you for the question. My sincere apologies for the delay in answering. I assume ...
I need an audition song	4/8/2009
Q: I am 14. I am a tenor and I need an audition song. Which song would be good for me? A: Carlos – Thank you for the question. The nature of the audition dictates the song choices, Carlos. ...
I need an audition song	4/8/2009
Q: I am a 14. I am a tenor and I need an audition song. Which song would be good for me? A: Carlos – Thank you for the question. The nature of the audition dictates the song choices, Carlos. ...
vocal, singing, critiscim	4/7/2009
Q: I apologise in advance for rambling nature of tis question. I am a 22 year old singer songwriter. ... A: Dave – Thank you for a great question! I very much appreciate your honesty and concerns. So! ...
Footloose Audition	4/6/2009
Q: I will be auditioning for Footloose at the end of May and I would like some help in finding a song ... A: Kylee – Thank you for the question. Considering that you have the option to sing something other ...
Audition song	4/6/2009
Q: I am planning to audition for a community theater production of The Producers. I would like to ... A: Krishna – Thank you for re-submitting your question. The role of "Leo Bloom" in the PRODUCERS is a ...
Singing!	4/5/2009
Q: I have never taken a vocal class, but I do enjoy singing a lot. I recorded myself & here's the link: ... A: Julienne – Thank you for submitting your mp3. I appreciate the time you took to create it and to ...
is it to late?	4/5/2009
Q: Well I just turned 15 no later than a week ago. I want to persue the acting career and singing ... A: Randi – Thank you for the question. The world is full of wannabe performing artists who either are ...
Jazz ensemble Auditions	4/3/2009
Q: I'm a very energetic person and I love upbeat songs, I normally sing tenor for chorus but I can hit ... A: Carrissa – Thank you for the question. I want you to get the following anthology of Jazz ...
Can you help me with my voice range?	4/2/2009
Q: I have been wondering for a while if I should be considered an alto or a belter and was wondering if ... A: Alyssa – Thank you for your question. It's always related to the repertoire. There is a ...
My range	4/2/2009
Q: I am a 14 year boy and I've been taking vocal lessons for about a good 5 years. I am considered in ... A: Carlos – Thank you for your question. At 14 and with a history of vocal training going back 5 ...
High School Musical and Annie auditions	4/1/2009
Q: I was recently asked by the music director of a professional theatre company to audition for their ... A: Kim – Thank you for the question. You are going to be intriguing no matter what you sing. It ...
Audition Songs	3/31/2009
Q: I'm preparing to audition for Seussical in mid-May. I am auditioning for the roles of Gertrude ... A: Chelsea – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible it's always a good idea to sing another ...
possible audition pieces	3/31/2009
Q: I am a soprano/sometime mezzo-soprano. I have had voice teachers tell me I am more of a lyrical ... A: Claudia – Thank you for the question. The best thing for you to do is get your voice back in ...
several questions	3/30/2009
Q: Sean! I'm a 20 year old male and I want to be a voice actor. I am however a little bit confused. My ... A: D. – Thank you for your question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to correctly identify ...
voice lesson	3/29/2009
Q: What should we look for when trying to select a voice teacher for a 7 year old A: Lisa – Thank you for the question. The very best thing you can do – especially as the years go by ...
Bye Bye Birdie Audition Piece	3/29/2009
Q: I am a seventeen years old. I will be auditioning in the upcoming weeek for the Bye Bye Birdie ... A: Gabriella – Thank you for the question. A client of mine recently played "Ursula" in a production ...
Training for the amateur	3/27/2009
Q: Martinfield, I have always sung but unfortunately I never learned to read music, so all of my ... A: Mandy – Thank you for the question. Contemporary pop songs have virtually nothing to do with ...
Which song would show the best range?	3/26/2009
Q: I'm really sorry, I asked this question before but I accidentally sent it before I was done. Let me ... A: Sneha – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, it's always a good idea to sing another ...
Which song would show the best range?	3/26/2009
Q: I'm 15 years old, and I am auditioning for Cats this weekend. The audition needs to be about a ... A: Sneha – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, it's always a good idea to sing another ...
Audition songs??	3/23/2009
Q: I'm trying out for "West Side Story" very shortly and I need your advice on a one minute long ... A: Ella – Thank you for the question. Whoever plays "Anita" in WEST SIDE STORY must be the best ...
Auditions for Throughly Modern Millie	3/22/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for my school's musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. I've looked at the different ... A: Lisa – Thank you for the question. In addition to the title role, there are two other mezzo roles ...
NINE and Reefer Madness	3/21/2009
Q: over this summer I will be auditioning for both nine and reefer madness. However, I have no idea as ... A: Michael – Thank you for the question. If you are a tenor, then you must audition as a tenor and ...
Low Notes	3/21/2009
Q: Hey there. I'm Alyssa S. and I am 15 years old. My school is holding a talent show so my friend ... A: Alyssa – Thank you for the question. Here is the very best tip I can give you: The first thing ...
Legit Full Lyric / Possible Spinto Soprano Looking for Belty Musical Theatre Piece	3/19/2009
Q: Alright. This is going to take a little bit of explaining. Thank you for your patience! hah I am a ... A: Stefanie – Thank you for the question. I want you to get the following anthology. Click on or ...
audition song	3/18/2009
Q: I will be auditioning for Fiddler on the Roof and would like to audition for the part of Golde. Can ... A: Mary – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following: Little Girls – ANNIE You Gotta ...
Audition Song for Sister Amnesia	3/17/2009
Q: I have an audition on June 14 for "Nunsense". I am trying out for the part of Sister Amnesia. I am ... A: Sharyl – Thank you for the question. I want you to get the following anthology. Click on or paste ...
Looking for song suggestion for Youth Talent Contest	3/16/2009
Q: My 9 year old son has been invited to sing in a Youth Talent Contest in our community. He has a ... A: Stephanie – Thank you for the question. Does he confine his delivery to his boy-soprano range? Is ...
little shop of horrors	3/13/2009
Q: I am involved in a local Arts Council and an instructor at the local high school and middle school ... A: Kendra – Thank you for the question. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has been licensed out to High Schools ...
Beauty and the Beast Auditions.	3/12/2009
Q: I'm sure you've gotten many "what should I audition with?" questions relating to Beauty and the ... A: Amanda – Thank you for the question. The first thing you want to do is to study both the film ...
Raspy Effect	3/11/2009
Q: I would love to know what exactly is going on physiologically with the raspy voices of singers like ... A: Dale – The sound you are talking about is what many would call the "vocal fry". It's not a ...
audition song	3/10/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for a production of RENT, and would really love to get the part of Mimi Marquez. ... A: Clio – Thank you for the question. If you have the option to sing a Pop/Rock song, that would be ...
Man of La Mancha	3/10/2009
Q: I am a twenty-one year old vocal performance major. I always try to get a musical theater ... A: Katherine – Thank you for the question. The role of Aldonza in MAN OF LA MANCHA is the property of ...
Raspy Effect	3/9/2009
Q: I would love to know what exactly is going on physiologically with the raspy voices of singers like ... A: Dale – Thank you for the question. Bryan Adams turns 50 this year and Rod Stewart is 64. By the ...
Vocal Training for Broadway	3/9/2009
Q: My name is Ellie, I am 14 years old, and I am aspiring to be on Broadway. I have never had formal ... A: Ellie – Thank you for the question. Before you are actually on Broadway – you must become the most ...
I need a good audition song :)	3/6/2009
Q: I am in search of a good audition song! i am trying out for the show Beauty and the Beast, and i am ... A: Abby – Thank you for the question. The vocal range of "Belle" in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ...
Identifying vocal fach on choir	3/6/2009
Q: I have read about your experience, so i decided to ask you a question that is REALLY bothering me... ... A: Luis – Thank you for the question. Based on my previous answers, you know that I know that ...
Quilters The Musical Audition	3/5/2009
Q: I have an audition coming up for Quilters The Musical, I have to sing 32 bars for my audition, the ... A: Cheryl – Thank you for the question. Your first obligation at any musical audition is to prove ...
Once Upon A Mattress - Audition	3/4/2009
Q: I'm Val, I'm fourteen years old and two weeks from now I'm going to be auditioning for a role in ... A: Val – Thank you for the question. "Lady Larken" in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS sings to High G. ...
Improving bass singing and general range issue.	3/3/2009
Q: I'm Patrik from Sweden. I'm 24 years old and started singing 2 years ago. I'm not sure what kind of ... A: Hey, Patrik – Thank you for the question. I appreciate you sending me a link to your YouTube. At ...
Voice type	3/3/2009
Q: I would be interested to find out what my voice type is. I know that could prove difficult since ... A: Tandile – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to correctly ...
Meaning of Se Tu M'ami	3/2/2009
Q: What is the meaning of Se Tu M'ami? A: Anna – Thank you for the question. One set of English lyrics for the arietta, "Se Tu M'ami", reads ...
Meaning of Se Tu M'ami, Se Sospiri	3/1/2009
Q: What is the meaning of Se Tu M'ami? A: Anna – Thank you for the question. One set of English lyrics for the arietta, "Se Tu M'ami", reads ...
Can you tell me what my voice would be classified as?	2/28/2009
Q: My range is F3-G5, with F3-B4 being in my chest voice and everything above being in my head voice, ... A: Audrey – Thank you for the question. There is a huge difference between the student-singer who ...
Fundraiser...Broadway Songs...	2/27/2009
Q: I will be directing a community theatre show this summer. In order to raise some money for the ... A: Roy – Thank you for the question. Securing rights to perform songs for fundraisers or charity ...
Little Shop of Horror Audition Song	2/26/2009
Q: I have an upcoming audition for Little Shop of Horrors. I'm aiming for the part of Audrey II. I have ... A: Daniel – Thank you for the question. You know how the character voice of "Audrey II" is supposed ...
Belting higher	2/25/2009
Q: I'm 17 this year and I was just wondering how to belt higher. I can belt up to an E5 quite well but ... A: Movin – Thank you for the question. The "E technique"? Concentrating on the vowel sound "E" is ...
audition songs for a baritone or bass	2/25/2009
Q: I am auditioning for the musical Cats, and I have not done a lot of musical theater. I have mainly ... A: Hey, Ted – Thank you for the question. Consider the following songs: Reviewing The Situation – ...
Frustrated in my Vocal Classification	2/24/2009
Q: I have always been able to sing low. In fact, I've never been in a choir where I wasn't the lowest ... A: Ethan – Thank you for the question. If you have made a commitment about a specific performance to ...
Auditioning for Titanic...	2/24/2009
Q: I am a 21 yr. old mezzo-soprano auditioning for the musical 'Titanic' and I would love advice for ... A: Rachel – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible choose a song by the same composer for your ...
Boston Conservatory Audition	2/21/2009
Q: Martinfield! Thanks a billion in advance for responding to this question. I am a 17 year old high ... A: Hey, Aubree – Thank you for the question. You cannot be both a baritone and tenor. You are ...
Broadway director	2/21/2009
Q: Hey! My name is Brittney. I am currently a jr in high school, and I have always been interested in ... A: Britney – Thank you for the question. The first thing you have to do is get your grades up. It's ...
College Choices / Audition Songs	2/19/2009
Q: Hey there Mr. Marinfield, As a junior in high school, I have been looking seriously at pursing an ... A: Chris – Thank you for the question. No inconvenience at all. I appreciate all the information. ...
vocal chords and accents	2/18/2009
Q: I would like to ask two questions, first, I have to do a report and was wondering how vocal chords ... A: Ali – Thank you for the question. You will need to do some outside research as to exactly how the ...
Kiss me, Kate audition	2/18/2009
Q: I am a 21 year old vocal performance major. My voice has a darker, more dramatic quality, but not ... A: Katherine – Thank you for the question. Kate is a very special kind of soprano. You'll find that ...
Minstrel Auditions for OUAM	2/17/2009
Q: A community theater in my area is putting on Once Upon a Mattress this summer. The typical audition ... A: Aladdin – Thank you for a well-stated question. "The Minstrel" in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is what is ...
Audition for Jane Eyre	2/17/2009
Q: I'm not sure if you're familiar with the show, but I have an audition for Jane Eyre coming up in a ... A: Anne – Thank you for the question. "Helen" in JANE EYRE needs to convey warmth and understanding, ...
Returning to pro music after long illness	2/16/2009
Q: I am a lyric coloratura soprano in my late 20s based in the NYC area. Upon first glance, my ... A: Mimile – Thank you so much for the question. I truly appreciate your confidence. In other words, ...
opera contests	2/14/2009
Q: I'm a dramatic coloratura soprano with not much formal training or stage experience. This coming ... A: Constantina – Thank you for the question. I have a particular fondness for the coloratura soprano ...
auditioning for Annie Get Your Gun	2/13/2009
Q: My daughter is auditioning for the lead in AGYG this coming week and is panic-stricken because she ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. Investigate your Main Library for collections of monologues ...
Broadway-type singing voice?	2/13/2009
Q: I'm a soprano that is majoring in music. I'm being trained to sing classically through my school, ... A: Jenny – Thank you for the question. I want you to read my response from today to Sandra. If you ...
Audition songs???	2/11/2009
Q: I am 12 years old and my voice hasn't quite matured yet. I'm auditioning for a quite professional ... A: Heather – Thank you for the question. Professional musical theatre auditions are about presenting ...
"re-training" the voice for American pop	2/11/2009
Q: You mention in your informative profile that after singing Bel Canto, you retrained your voice. My ... A: Sandra – Thank you for the question. Classical training is not about expanding the "head voice". ...
vocal problem	2/10/2009
Q: i don't know which is the proper way for me to sing. i can use head voice, falsetto or even can sing ... A: MD – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to correctly identify ...
thouroughly modern millie	2/10/2009
Q: i have an upcoming audition for Thoroughly Modern Millie at my high school, and I'm having troubles ... A: Cheyenne – Thank you for the question. I'm going to need some more information from you. What is ...
Les Mis School Edition Audition Song	2/8/2009
Q: I'm sure you get plenty of "what audition song should I use?" questions without my adding to them, ... A: Hey, Tim – Thank you for a really well-written question. The role of "Enjolras" in LES MISÉRABLES ...
Sustaining High Notes	2/8/2009
Q: Sean, Let me first thank you for reading my question. You offer a lot of great advice on ... A: Mike – Thank you for the question. If you are a baritone, then High F# is the equivalent to a ...
Play audition	2/7/2009
Q: I have an audition for a community theater play next month. I have not done any theater for a very ... A: Rebecca – Thank you for the question. If you are confident enough to again go through the audition ...
singing	2/7/2009
Q: well i really have a passion to sing and i was wondering if you could help me out to find a agent :> A: Jocelyn – Thank you for the question. Do you have samples of your work available on-line? If so, ...
Audition piece	2/5/2009
Q: Hey there. My favorite community theatre is preparing to do my favorite Sondheim musical-Into the ... A: Hey, Joe – Thank you for the question. As a professional vocal coach I know that most "nerves" ...
song choice and monologue choice	2/5/2009
Q: My daughter is taking classes at CCM Prep and will be auditioning for Into the Woods, Jr. She was ... A: Serena – Thank you for the question. Your daughter must prove that she can sing Sondheim. "Happy ...
Auditioning for Belle	2/4/2009
Q: I actually read some of your other answers and you seem very honest, I would appreciate your ... A: Maranda – Thank you for a great question. Thank you for your support. I attended tonight's ...
Theater in the park audition	2/3/2009
Q: I am auditioning for The Theater in the Park at the end of february and need some suggestions on an ... A: Grace -- Check my response to you from February 2nd. I think the same list of songs reflects the ...
Children of Eden	2/1/2009
Q: I'm auditioning for Children of Eden at my college and I was wondering if you had any suggestions ... A: Josey – Thank you for the question. What role are you auditioning for? Here is a perfect example ...
singing	2/1/2009
Q: I am 14, I have little experiance with voice lessons, but I am confident when it comes to my voice. ... A: Anna – Thank you for the question. I appreciate what you are saying. Anna, my friend, the day you ...
proper voice for Jazz	1/29/2009
Q: I am in the West Palm Beach area and have 2 questions. 1 - do you have anyone you can recommend for ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. Sorry – I don't know of any coaches in the West Palm Beach ...
Problems with Range/Voice Type	1/29/2009
Q: My name is Elizabeth and I'm 18 years old. All throughout my life, I have classified myself as a ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. Your descriptions are all over the map. What you don't ...
Theater in the Park audition	1/28/2009
Q: I am auditioning for High School Musical and The Wizard of Oz at The Theater in the Park at the ... A: Grace – Thank you for the question. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and THE WIZARD OF OZ are on opposite sides ...
elderly singing	1/26/2009
Q: Can old people sing well? Vladimir Horowitz played piano brilliantly into his 80's, but Stan Laurel ... A: David – Thank you for the question. How about the great Tony Martin? Mr. Martin turned 97 this ...
Jazz/Swing Duet for Soprano/Bass- Baritone	1/24/2009
Q: a friend of mine, a soprano, and me are looking for a jazz or a swing duet, but haven´t found ... A: Tam – Thank you for the question. Duets for Bass-Baritone and Soprano are rare enough in Classical ...
contralto/difficulty with head voice	1/24/2009
Q: I'm 16, with absolutely no time for proper voice lessons so this is a god send! I'm a contralto ... A: Jessie – Thank you for the question. Speaking in treble clef, all my contraltos sing comfortably ...
vocal emergency	1/22/2009
Q: whenever I sing high around high c my throat tightens and my voice sounds all strained. sometimes I ... A: Cheeze – Thank you for the question. The standard Baritone Anthology does not include High C. Tell ...
Cats Audition Song	1/22/2009
Q: I am auditioning for a dinner theatre version of Cats soon, and would love to play the character ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, sing something by the same composer of the ...
Song suggestions	1/21/2009
Q: I'm Monica, 16, and I've been classically trained for 4 years now. I love to sing the classical ... A: Monica – Thank you for the question. I went to the URL you posted, but there is nothing to see or ...
Into the Woods, Song and Monologue	1/21/2009
Q: I'm going to try out for Into the Woods in a couple months and I need some help. It's for high ... A: Elise – Thank you for the question. You have to be the best actress you can be no matter what you ...
Godspell Audition Piece	1/20/2009
Q: my name is Elizabeth and I have a Godspell audition coming up in a few weeks at my school and I am a ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" from GREASE is an ...
Muscal Theatre	1/19/2009
Q: When attending college do you have to earn a BFA to get work as a musical theatre performer? I am a ... A: Brad – Thank you for the question. No one in the Real World cares if you have a degree in Musical ...
Classic American Musical Theater repertoire	1/18/2009
Q: I am doing a musical theatre audition for my college and we have to stay within the classic American ... A: Dee – Thanks for the follow-through question. Just for starters, consider the works of: Jerome ...
General Vocal Questions	1/18/2009
Q: I'm sure you get a TON of these but I was hoping to borrow a second of your time. My name's Chris ... A: Chris – Thank you for the question. The best "second" of my time is a simple truth to all your ...
RagTime	1/17/2009
Q: Martinfield, I love singing. I took chorus for 1 semester I'm a Junior. I was actually going to take ... A: Tiffany – Thank you so much for the question. I really appreciate you including the YouTube. I ...
My vocal range	1/16/2009
Q: Mr. Martinfield My name is Brent and I am a Theatre/Music student at Bishop's University in Canada. ... A: Brent – Thank you for the question. At any age and at every level of experience – most singers ...
audition song for thoroughly modern millie	1/15/2009
Q: :) I am 14 and a freshman at my school. This spring's musical is Thoroughly Modern MIllie. I am an ... A: Kelsey – Consider any of the following songs: When You Got It, Flaunt It – THE PRODUCERS I Can Hear ...
Summer Stock Auditions	1/14/2009
Q: I'm a Musical Theatre major and about to start the long process of auditioning for summer stock. I ... A: Taryn – Thank you for the question. I want you to invest in this anthology. Click on or paste the ...
Classic American Musical Theater repertoire	1/14/2009
Q: I am doing a musical theatre audition for my college and we have to stay within the classic American ... A: Dee – Thank you for the question. When you divide Broadway repertoire into "classic" and ...
Song Repertoire	1/13/2009
Q: I am a 15 year old mezzo/alto belter. The Musical Theatre roles that I have played that have best ... A: Erin – Thank you for the question. I appreciate your comment about accents. Songs such as ...
audition song for thoroughly modern millie	1/13/2009
Q: :) I am 14 and a freshman at my school. This spring's musical is Thoroughly Modern MIllie. I am an ... A: Kelsey – Thank you for the question. Your job is to know your true vocal category and how to ...
choosing audition song	1/12/2009
Q: Hey, I have an audition wednesday and have chosen an audition song but I don't really know what ... A: Kerri – Thank you for the question. What are you auditioning for? The best audition song is the ...
Maturity	1/11/2009
Q: Sean. I am 15 years old and although I currently sing soprano in my choir, by choral director told ... A: Kelly – Thank you for the question. Check out my review of Telarc's recent release: CD – BRAHMS: ...
Audition Song	1/10/2009
Q: I am 14 years old and i am having trouble picking an audition song to use for my spring musical. I ... A: Martie – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, the best song is another by the same ...
How to hit those high notes for a chorus in my High School Play	1/10/2009
Q: I'm 15 and currently I'm a Bass with a range from the C sharp below the bass staff to the E flat ... A: Robert – Thanks for the question. For a year now I've been working with a bass who is a bit ...
singing/musical theater	1/9/2009
Q: I am a 15 yr old w/ a love for singing, especially showtunes! I have been acting in musicals since I ... A: Emilie – Thank you for the question. This one is easy. Your teacher doesn't know beans from ...
Can I learn to Sing?	1/8/2009
Q: I'm 15 and interested in Theater/Acting, however I can't really sing! I don't have good control over ... A: Hey, Brad! Thank you for the question. Brad, my friend – everyone has to learn how to sing. You ...
BIG audition jitters	1/8/2009
Q: It's been seven years since I was onstage. I had a couple babies and am just now ready to get back. ... A: Lena – Thank you for a great question. "Younger and better" – ? I assume you're not auditioning ...
Little Women audition	1/7/2009
Q: My name is Elena and I am auditioning for Little Women in a few months and want to know what song to ... A: Elena – Thank you for the question. The role of "Aunt March" in LITTLE WOMEN is an alto. Consider ...
singing career	1/5/2009
Q: My name is Shana, I was wondering if you could give me some advice on how or where to take my first ... A: Shana – Thank you for the question. Let me help you, OK? If you are ready to start, then you ...
singing advice	1/5/2009
Q: i have been singing since i can remember and everyone tells me that i am a good singer but i am not ... A: Kacie – Thank you for a great question. If you wanted to be Miss America or even a brain surgeon – ...
Musical Theatre Auditions	1/4/2009
Q: I have auditions for my colleges musical theatre concentration in March. I have to prepare and ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. If you have a song by Stephen Sondheim that is ...
Ballad song suggestions for soprano one?	1/3/2009
Q: I'm trying to get my audition portfolio ready for this coming spring. I have many uptempo songs to ... A: Ciera – Thank you for the question. I want you to order the following anthology. Click on or ...
HELP!	1/3/2009
Q: my name is caitlin and my high school is doing beauty and the best. we need a 30 second audition ... A: Caitlin – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to make fast ...
School	1/2/2009
Q: I dont' want to stay in, what i've always wanted to do is pursue acting, singing, and dancing. i ... A: Marie – Thank you for the question. I prefer to not recommend schools – but strongly urge you to ...
Contrast in audition songs	1/2/2009
Q: I am auditioning for college theatre programs and am required to choose two contrasting songs, one ... A: Regina – Thank you for the question. Your song choices are fine. Tempos can be qualified as ...
How to state vocal range on a theatre resume	1/1/2009
Q: I am auditioning for college theatre programs and have put together a theatre resume, however as I ... A: Regina – Thank you for the question. If you are not specifically auditioning for a musical theatre ...
The Who's Tommy --- the musical	12/31/2008
Q: I am 16 years old and I just got cast as the Acid Queen in a student production of “The Who’s ... A: Paloma – Thank you for question. Every character you will ever play has a history and an agenda. ...
My Range	12/31/2008
Q: I'm a tenor and i've recently grown into my voice. Before i was kind of timid but anyways. I've ... A: Jonathan – Thank you for the question. Speaking in treble clef – the language of the vast majority ...
Contrasting voice types	12/30/2008
Q: Sean, I was reading through your archive and you were saying in one of your answers that "in the ... A: Joni – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to identify your true ...
Audition Song	12/29/2008
Q: Mr. Martinfield: My name is Kirk. I am currently preparing for an audition for the show Guys & ... A: Kirk – Thank you for the question. I believe your self-appraisal. The character of "Nathan ...
My Vocal Range	12/27/2008
Q: I believe that I have a bit of an interesting voice. I am a girl (age 14), but I generally sing a ... A: Hailey – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to balance out your ...
Too late?	12/27/2008
Q: I am a music teacher in Birmingham, Al. I got my BFA in music theatre performance from Millikin ... A: Julie – Happy New Year! Thank you for the question. It is among the best I have ever received. ...
audition piece	12/26/2008
Q: I've been doing Musical theatre most of my life and am qualified as a mezzo-soprano/belter. I say ... A: Jillian – Thank you for the question. Consider the following. Each of the songs is under three ...
Bass range with softer tone?	12/24/2008
Q: I have been singing for about a year. Im 28 years old. my vocal range is between Db2 - E4. This is ... A: Malaki – Thank you for the question and all the details. Speaking in treble clef – the language of ...
understanding how to blend the voice	12/23/2008
Q: I am a 20 year old college student training for a career in musical theater. I am a "Soprano w/ ... A: Nora – Thank you for the question. Sorry, Nora – I can't help you on this one. What you are ...
Jazz Vs. Classical Lessons	12/23/2008
Q: I'm a 20 year old tenor who is interested in voice lessons. I've had pretty good success in getting ... A: Jonathan – Thank you for the question. Classical vocal training means – as it pertains to ...
Audition song help	12/22/2008
Q: First off, I am a 16 year old baritone. I have had classical voice training, and I am in a bit of a ... A: Casey – Thank you for the question. Cole Porter's KISS ME, KATE falls into the "legitimate" ...
Duet Sugguestions	12/21/2008
Q: I am 15 years old and me and my friend (we are both belting sopranos) are planning on doing a duet ... A: Nicole – Thank you for the question. It would be amazing if there were duets for true sopranos who ...
vocal technique question: how do i sing louder?	12/20/2008
Q: Im relatively young for a singer, and its almost as if my voice has a free spirit. :) Some days i ... A: Abby – Thank you for the question. I have no idea what you mean by "relatively young for a ...
Solo For Mezzo-Soprano	12/19/2008
Q: I am 17 years old and a senior at my High School. Every year we have a "Cabaret Night" for the ... A: Kelli – Thank you for a great question. As a professional vocal coach, I know it's not unusual for ...
Audition Song- Urinetown	12/19/2008
Q: Martinfield. My high school will be doing Urinetown as its Spring musical and I'm going to be ... A: Danielle – Thank you for the question. Consider the following songs. For the first two, click on ...
'family' songs	12/18/2008
Q: I'm putting together a night of song and the theme is 'family.' I'm having trouble finding any good ... A: Shannon – Thank you for the question. Your best bet is to completely change the lyrics – or insert ...
HELP!!	12/18/2008
Q: NEXT YEAR I WILL BE AUDITIONING FOR DRAMA SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES, SO I NEED SOME SONG IDEAS. I ... A: MYA – Thank you for the question. I want you to get the 4-volume series listed below. They are ...
Brands of Personal vocal steamers	12/16/2008
Q: I have seen videos filmed backstage at Broadway and touring shows where the performers use ... A: Zac – Thank you for the question. Nothing is better for the voice than a consistent and reliable ...
Vocal Steamer for Musical Theatre Performer	12/16/2008
Q: I have seen videos filmed backstage at Broadway and touring shows where the performers use ... A: Zac – Thank you for the question. Nothing is better for the voice than a consistent and reliable ...
Audition Song	12/15/2008
Q: I'm a very mature woman and I've played the part before and loved doing it. I'd like a suggestion ... A: Barbara – Thank you for the question. The range of "Dirty Old Man" from A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON ...
Auditioning for last 5 years & Belter Methodology	12/14/2008
Q: I am going to be auditioning for The Last 5 Years for a local theater - role of Kathy. My question ... A: Kelly – Thank you for the question. It is reasonable to assume that any company producing Jason ...
Beauty and the Beast Audition	12/12/2008
Q: ) I've seen many great answers on here so I thought I'd give it a go. I'm currently looking into ... A: David – Thank you for finding me and posting a great question. In BEAUTY AND THE BEAST the roles ...
Range- Head voice vs. Chest Voice	12/11/2008
Q: I can hit a F3 to about a D6. The highest I can go in my "chest voice" is around an A4. I can sing ... A: Casey – Thank you for question. I want you to read my previous response to Emma. Your problem is ...
Moulin Rouge	12/10/2008
Q: have read your reply to rights to perform Moulin Rouge, so what your saying is we can put on this ... A: Sharon – Thank you for the question. Always stay on the safe side of Copyright Laws. As far as I ...
All Shook Up and Voice Training	12/9/2008
Q: Hey, I read a response you gave to a female auditioning for All Shook Up. Wondering if you had ... A: Dave – Thank your for the follow-through and clarification. Consider the following songs from ...
blending chest and head voice	12/8/2008
Q: Some years ago I had some vocal training as an operatic soprano. Now I'm getting back into singing ... A: Emma – Thank you for the question. When do you want to book an appointment? I have dealt with ...
Assassins Audition Song Choices	12/8/2008
Q: I am a Bass/Baritone in my first year of college and I really want to get the part of Czolgosz in a ... A: James – Thank you for the question. "Czologosz" in Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS sits in the ...
Audition for Secret Garden	12/4/2008
Q: I'm a bass-baritone, and i need a legit song to audition for Craven in "The Secret Garden". I can ... A: Russell – THE SECRET GARDEN is definitely on the operetta side of musical theatre. Thus, you want ...
Audition Songs for Guys & Dolls	12/4/2008
Q: Martinfield. Auditions for my school's production of "Guys & Dolls" is coming up and I can't decide ... A: Travis – Thank you for the question. Your best song is from CHICAGO, "All I Care About Is Love" – ...
All Shook Up and Voice Training	12/3/2008
Q: Hey, I read a response you gave to a female auditioning for All Shook Up. Wondering if you had ... A: Dave – Thank you for the question. If you don't want to sing a Pop song for a Pop Song Musical – ...
Beginner (general voice question)	12/2/2008
Q: I've been very impressed with the quality you've provided in this area, so even though my question ... A: Lianne – Thank you for the question. Over the span of my teaching career I have had a number of ...
singing and acting	12/2/2008
Q: I am a 14 year old who has always loved acting and singing. I live in New York. I really want to ... A: Allessandra – Thank you for the question. Alessandra, my friend – you live where it's all ...
Questions on range and age	12/1/2008
Q: I have two questions about singing. My first question is about my voice range. I can hit the ... A: Darcy – Thank you for the question. It's never too late to start learning how to sing. The last ...
classically/musical theatre(belting) trained!	11/30/2008
Q: I am 16 years old and an avid vocalist. I began training vocally at the age of eight classically, ... A: Hey, Dylan – Thank you for the question. Dylan, my friend – you are all over the map with your ...
beauty and the beast audition	11/30/2008
Q: I'm audition for my high school's Beauty and the Beast. I'm an alto with a fairly untrained voice ... A: Kat – Thank you for the question. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST offers many wonderful opportunities for the ...
singing	11/29/2008
Q: I am doing my 4th grade exam on the 4th of December and recently i have been looking for auditions ... A: Stephanie – Thank you for the question. You need to do some simple Googling. In your search ...
General Advice	11/28/2008
Q: First of all, I would really love to attend the Perry Mansfield arts camp in Steamboat Springs, CO ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. Don't sing anything from WICKED for an audition. It's already ...
Into the Woods -- Audition Song?	11/27/2008
Q: my name is Kristina. This spring my school will be doing "Into the Woods" and I plan to audition for ... A: Kristina – Thank you for the question. Consider the following: I'm Going Back – BELLS ARE RINGING ...
Sweeney Todd Audition	11/26/2008
Q: I've really enjoyed some of your past advice, and used your previous post regarding another female ... A: Alice – Thank you for your support and for the question. "Mrs. Lovett" in Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD ...
audition suggestions...	11/25/2008
Q: Sean - I've spent many years as a professional singer of classical music, but within the last few ... A: Jude – Thank you for the question. Unless the audition notice says otherwise, it's generally a ...
Audition song help	11/25/2008
Q: I am going to an audition in NYC and the audition song requirement is "16 bars of legit musical ... A: Ashlea – Thank you for the question. When applied to an audition experience, the term "legit" ...
Female vocal range--LOW!	11/24/2008
Q: Sean. You sound very knowledgeable and experienced, and also kind enough to share your perspective ... A: Hey, Gypsy – Thank you for the question. Nowhere is it written that women of any age are "supposed ...
Need songs for an audition.	11/24/2008
Q: Hey! I am auditioning for my schools musical, which is going to be copacabana. I know you are not ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. COPACABANA is composed by the amazing song writer and ...
Audition Piece	11/23/2008
Q: I'm trying out for my high school musical, "Fiddler On The Roof." I am an alto and I was just ... A: Megan – Thank you for the question. You know that every alto in town will show up for this ...
monologues	11/22/2008
Q: I was wondering, when performing a monologue that was previously performed in a movie or nething ... A: Tylaisha – Thank you for the question. Oh, come on! You've seen enough and heard enough to know ...
Broadway conducting	11/22/2008
Q: My basic question is quite simple. How does a person become a Broadway conductor? I am 29 years ... A: Jeremie – Thank you for the question. Get yourself into the best University or Music Conservatory ...
Broadway	11/21/2008
Q: I was just cast as Nancy in Oliver for my 5th grade play.I have been taking voice lessons for 2 ... A: Gillian – Thank you for the question. Congratulations on winning the role of "Nancy" in OLIVER. ...
Audition Song	11/21/2008
Q: I am auditioning for the production "110 in the Shade" very soon. My range is a low B- to a high A. ... A: Hey, Sam – Thank you for the question. Lizzie and Snookie from 110 IN THE SHADE are polar ...
sing?	11/20/2008
Q: I am 14 and have a crazy dream to become a Disney actor / singer, you can call me crazy but i love ... A: Nicole – Thank you for the question and all the surrounding information. I appreciate it. So! At ...
older singers can't reach the high notes like they used to	11/19/2008
Q: Do you know why is it harder or downright impossible for singers to reach the really high notes as ... A: Hey, Lee! GREAT question. Thank you. Inasmuch as I choose not to discuss the quality of body ...
Audition Song HELP!!!	11/17/2008
Q: my name is Emily. And I am trying out for the role of the Fairy Godmother for a production of ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. Consider the following songs: "It's Magic" – ROMANCE ON THE ...
Vocal Range	11/17/2008
Q: I am asking to know how to correctly learn my range. And what voice type I am (sopranno, alto etc.) ... A: Marianne – Thank you for the question. Which 14 keys are you talking about? Looking directly in ...
Help!	11/16/2008
Q: I've asked many people on this website this question and none have answered! I hope I'm lucky this ... A: Margaux – Thank you for the question. Regardless of school politics – your job at this audition ...
Little Women Audition Song	11/16/2008
Q: I hope you're doing well. I will be auditioning in April or May for Little Women the Musical, and ... A: Alex – Thank you for the question. I absolutely disagree with your voice teacher about not being ...
belting	11/15/2008
Q: Mr. Martinfield. I am an alto, 17 years old, and aspiring to become a pop ballad singer in Korea. ... A: Yiling – Thank you for the question. I watched the youtube. Speaking in treble clef, the range of ...
Soprano- Godspell	11/15/2008
Q: I am a soprano auditioning for Godspell and I have no idea what song to use from the show to ... A: Caroline – Thank you for the question. Lucky you! "Bless The Lord" is the only "soprano" song in ...
Pageant songs	11/14/2008
Q: Hey my name is Tiff. Im going to be in 2 pageants in may and june and I cannot think of a song to ... A: Tiffany – Thank you for the question. I'm assuming these events are Beauty-type pageants and that ...
What's wrong with me?!	11/14/2008
Q: Um, I didn't mean to click private last time. I'm sorry. It's not clicked as of now... Hi Sean, I ... A: Hey, Jordan! Thank you so much for making my day. Some time ago I attended a two-week conference ...
Audition	11/13/2008
Q: Hey x I am just writing to you as My school is putting on a production of Into the Woods and the ... A: Maisie – Thank you for the question. All of Stephen Sondheim's musicals require superb ...
Audition song!	11/11/2008
Q: very soon. I just want to get in I am not really aiming for a specific part, maybe Mrs. Meers I have ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. My client recently appeared as "Mrs. Meers" in a fabulous ...
audition song s	11/11/2008
Q: Martinfeld, My name is Eica Crane, I am a theatre student at Five Towns college in Dix Hills Ny. ... A: Erica – Thank you for the question. Consider the following songs. Click on or paste the URL into ...
Songs to audition for Les Mis	11/9/2008
Q: I'm audition for a production of Les Miserables, and planning to audition for the role of Javert. I ... A: Yu-San – Thank you for the question. The role of "Javert" in LES MISÉRABLES belongs to a high ...
Urinetown Audition Material	11/9/2008
Q: I read that you are a vocal coach/instructor and thought that you could help me with a slight ... A: Kaitlyn – Thank you for the question. All of your song choices are good. URINETOWN is a wonderful ...
Mezzo roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie	11/6/2008
Q: I'm a 27 year-old mezzo belter who is interested in auditioning for Thoroughly Modern Millie. What ... A: Blair – Thank you for the question. My client recently appeared as "Mrs. Meers" in a fabulous ...
auditions, vocal range (of course)	11/6/2008
Q: I am 16 with a range from a (thin) high C to a (doable) low F, and i know my range is pretty ... A: Tylinn – Thank you for the question. I appreciate all the information about your range. ...
Am I a Contralto and where do I fit in the Church Choir	11/5/2008
Q: I am a 34 year old housewife who just wants to sing in the church choir. I have no musical ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. In the world of church choirs, women's ensembles, and even ...
Cabaret	11/5/2008
Q: So about a month from now my school is holding auditions to Cabaret and I don't know what song to ... A: Ryan – Thank you for the question. It sounds like you don't know the musical. Click on or paste ...
my range	11/3/2008
Q: I'm a professional singer and i have to do an audition they have asked me what my top note is and my ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the follow-through question. I listened to your samples on YouTube. You ...
Daughter's Best Steps for the Future	11/2/2008
Q: and Happy Fall! I have a 15 year old daughter who is wonderfully talented, very positive, and ... A: Susan – Thank you for the question. I appreciate all the information. No matter what you do or ...
Oklahoma audition	11/1/2008
Q: I am auditioning for a community theatre production of Oklahoma! and am wanting to audition for ... A: Katy – Thank you for the question. The role of "Laurey" in OKLAHOMA is definitely written for a ...
Tenor/Baritone Audition Pieces	10/31/2008
Q: I'm a dramatic tenor who is just now coming to a point where my voice has the control and quality to ... A: Josh – Thank you for the question. If you are referring to musical theatre, then I want you to get ...
Audition for Songs for a New World	10/30/2008
Q: So, I'm a 20 year old baritone with a range from about a Low C to a High G Belt on a good day. (That ... A: Nick – Thank you for the question. Both men in SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD are tenors. Baritones with ...
Into the Woods Audition Piece	10/29/2008
Q: I've got an audition for a uni production of Into the Woods coming up in a few months, and was ... A: Dylan – Great question. Thank you. The musicals of Stephen Sondheim are very demanding and ...
All Shook Up	10/29/2008
Q: Like many others coming to you for advice, I am auditioning for a musical very soon and need some ... A: Rhonda – Thank you for the question. Natalie is the leading female role and Miss Sandra is a ...
my range	10/28/2008
Q: I'm a professional singer and i have to do an audition they have asked me what my top note is and my ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. Who are "they"? Speaking in treble clef, from Middle C your ...
State Fair audition	10/26/2008
Q: I'm a baritone and have had some private training along with being in my schools chorus and I'm ... A: Hey, John – Thank you for the question. Rodgers and Hammerstein's STATE FAIR is about as American ...
I Kinda Really Need Help...	10/25/2008
Q: I need an audition song for my high school's musical. We are doing All Shook Up. I'm a 17 year ... A: Hey, JJ – Thank you for the question. Seventeen is rather old for your voice to not have changed. ...
Pop Song For In The Heights	10/25/2008
Q: Sean! I hope this finds you well. My name is Dane Paul and I am auditioning for In The Heights this ... A: Dane – Thank you for the question. The score of IN THE HEIGHTS contains a number of various ...
Classical Song Choice	10/23/2008
Q: I am 14 and live in Australia. I have been learning singing for 6 years now from a pricate teacher ... A: Hope – Thank you for the question. Don't sing "Panis Angelicus". It's too much like "Wishing you ...
Advice	10/22/2008
Q: After finding a post of your randomly on the internet, I became very interested in your knowledge. ... A: Ari – Thank you for the question and all the surrounding information. I believe every singer ...
Strong Woman Belt	10/22/2008
Q: Sean, I am auditioning for "The Last Five Years". I can sing 16-32 measures. I am a ... A: Claudia – Thank you for the question. Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a problem for ...
If I join AEA can I continue to sing with my band?	10/20/2008
Q: I'm a singer with my own busy working swing band (nightclubs, public/private events) & I'm also a ... A: Lynn – Thank you for the question. I don't speak fluent Equity. I asked a more-informed friend ...
musical theatre/opera	10/16/2008
Q: I live in Australia, and am 15 years old. I am a very high soprano but also range into the low ... A: Philippa – Thank you for the question. You must make your moves NOW. Classical repertoire and ...
Maturity of voice	10/13/2008
Q: Martinfield. I am a 19 year old musical theatre major in chicago. I am at a crossroads right now. ... A: Michael – Great question. Thank you. There is no such thing as a "Bari-Tenor". You are either a ...
Bye Bye Birdie	10/10/2008
Q: My high school will be putting on "Bye, Bye Birdie" in the distant future. For our audition, we have ... A: Hey, TJ – Thank you for the question. The role of "Albert" in BYE BYE BIRDIE can be sung by either ...
audition song suggestion	10/9/2008
Q: I am a Sr. in HS and auditioning for Urinetown - the role of Hope - I have the vocal range needed ... A: Debbie – Thank you for the question. URINETOWN is a fun show. It sits somewhere between the TV ...
Why does singing in falsetto hurt	10/9/2008
Q: Good day! I would like to ask why singing in falsetto hurts, especially in the high notes. I wish ... A: Ras – Thank you for the question. How to sing in "falsetto" or as a legitimate countertenor is ...
Need Help	10/7/2008
Q: I am in the choir their Mrs. Rhyne is my choir teacher. I have an amazing singing voice I've been ... A: Jasmaine – Thank you for your question and all the surrounding information. The most telling phase ...
Professional Singing and Acting Schools	10/6/2008
Q: ) I have a few questions: 1. Could you give me a short list, (like 5 or so), of the best singing ... A: Kathleen – Thank you for the question. Recommending schools is not part of what this corner of ...
Differences in vocal type	10/6/2008
Q: I am an 18 year old singer who just recently switched voice teachers, and I am very confused about ... A: Carolyn – Thank you for the question. There are no easy answers. All altos are mezzo-sopranos. ...
vibrato	10/5/2008
Q: i have classical singing lessons almost two years.i am soprano and i like to be profesionally ... A: Caterina – Thank you for the question. I don't understand how you can spend money training ...
Choosing a legitimate audition piece	10/5/2008
Q: I'm a fifteen year old female and I need some help choosing a legitimate song for the audition for ... A: Tiffany – Thank you for a great question. The "legitimate" song sits a few notches above the ...
high notes	10/2/2008
Q: Im sure you've had enough of "high note" questions but if you could answer mine I would be greatful. ... A: Sam – Great question. Thank you. I never get enough of talking about high notes. High G and ...
Audition suggestions please	10/1/2008
Q: I am preparing to audition for a production of Guys and Dolls. I am a legit soprano who has been ... A: Leslie – Thank you for the question. Do you have a link to any on-line video or audio where I can ...
vocal range	10/1/2008
Q: I'm Abe. I'm doing a study about a plug-in than can classify the voice range. Sort of an expert ... A: Abe – Thank you for the question. We will see the Second Coming before a "plug-in" can accurately ...
music recording versus live performance	9/30/2008
Q: I am a bari-tenor with a range of low Ab to B5 just below tenor high C. I was wondering how one ... A: Charlie – What is your question? Thank you for the links. I watched the Leto video. He sings and ...
RENT - Audition Help	9/30/2008
Q: I have an audition for the West Coast premiere of RENT and I'm auditioning for 'Angel'. They want ... A: David – Thank you for the question. One of my clients toured in the "Angel" production for two ...
Stars With Poor Vocal Habits	9/29/2008
Q: I'm a music professor/voice coach. I've been asked to do an inservice on vocal abuse in teachers. ... A: Becky – Thank you for the question. It is an odd one. The term "Star" is a much over-worked and ...
godspell audition	9/27/2008
Q: I've got an audition for Godspell coming up, and we are limited to singing only musical theatre ... A: Alexis – Thank you for the question. Given your experience, GODSPELL will not provide you the same ...
hitting notes	9/23/2008
Q: i was wondering if you could help me with hitting notes in songs that require belting (ie, defying ... A: Alyssa – Thank you for the follow-through question. To audition effectively, you must study the ...
Help with a song?	9/22/2008
Q: I'm a 15 year old female and would like some advice in choosing a song to work on and sing as part ... A: Bethany – Thank you for the question. You are absolutely correct. Your singing teacher has not ...
Which Song Would be a Better Choice?	9/21/2008
Q: Trailer Trash" from the Off-Broadway musical "Cowgirls" but then I have been listening to "Who Will ... A: Kylee – Thank you for the question. When choosing audition material, the term "appropriate" has a ...
choosing a song	9/21/2008
Q: I was wondering if you could help me, I have to sing a slower ballad for a soprano but I cant choose ... A: Claire – Thank you for the question. The mature "Cosette" in LES MISÉRABLES is a soprano. ...
auditioning for bye bye birdie	9/20/2008
Q: My name's Elizabeth, I'm 17, and I'm auditioning for a professional production of Bye Bye Birdie. ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question and all the information. There's no such thing as a soprano ...
Baritone/Alto duets	9/20/2008
Q: My boyfriend (23) and I (21) are looking to submit a song for our local Broadway Musical revue. He ... A: Stacey – Thank you for the question. Consider the following: Marrying For Love – CALL ME MADAM ...
Vocal Classification	9/19/2008
Q: I have recently been cast as a phantom (chorus) in a local production of the Rocky Horror Show. ... A: Dawn – Thank you for the question. My client, Leanne Borghesi (aka, Anita Cocktail) is in a local ...
Oklahoma audition songs	9/17/2008
Q: Im getting ready to audition for UC Davis' production of Roger and Hammersteing's Oklahoma and I'm ... A: Matt – Thank you for the question. The role of "Will Parker" in OKLAHOMA is definitely in the ...
vocal problem	9/17/2008
Q: I am a professional 38 year old singer - high soprano (soubrette/light lyric coloratura) I work in ... A: Kay – Thank you for a well-stated question. I have yet to hear two singers define the term "head ...
Fiddler on the Roof audition	9/16/2008
Q: I am auditioning for "Fiddler on the Roof" at a local community theater, and I am really hoping to ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. Don't sing anything from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Yike. "Hodel" ...
hitting notes	9/15/2008
Q: i was wondering if you could help me with hitting notes in songs that require belting (ie, defying ... A: Alyssa – Thank you for the question. "Defying Gravity" from WICKED is not a difficult song. But ...
Mimicking	9/14/2008
Q: I want to cover songs but I can't seem to sing without mimicking the original singer. Is there ... A: Chris – Great question, thank you. Solution? Stop listening to or singing along with the ...
need help finding audition song!!!	9/11/2008
Q: i need help finding a song to audition with for joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat. im a ... A: Krystal – Thank you for the question. From your description you may very well be a mezzo-soprano ...
How to Succeed...	9/11/2008
Q: Sean. This year my high school is doing "How to Succeed in Show Business Without Really Trying." ... A: Kelly – Thank you for the question. No soprano has a legitimate 2 ½-octave range between Low F and ...
Vocal Trouble	9/10/2008
Q: Hey Sean, So I'm having some problems with my voice... as an actor this isn't an unfamiliar ... A: KJ – Thank you for the question and all the surrounding information. As a university freshman and ...
The Ideal Choral Director	9/10/2008
Q: Since then i now trust your website and i hope to learn a lot everytime i have a musical question. I ... A: Gerald – Thank you for the compliment and the question. I enjoy an acquaintance with a number of ...
Range for a Role	9/9/2008
Q: I'd be interested in your opinion.I've performed the role of The Governor/The Innkeeper in "Man of ... A: Hey, Jack – Thank you for the question. All my bass-baritones sing from Low E to High A-flat, some ...
A duet for two girls.	9/6/2008
Q: well my choir teaher say to do a solo with someone this year (duet) it has to be a true duet, with ... A: Caylee – Consider any of the following from the Broadway repertoire: Ohio – WONDERFUL TOWN You're ...
Dream Musical Theater	9/6/2008
Q: I'm currenty in my 2nd year of high school and I've always loved musical theater. I've been a dancer ... A: Mary – Thank you for the question. Many people dream about appearing in Andrew Lloyd Webber's ...
Voice type?	9/5/2008
Q: this has really been bugging me for a couple of YEARS now. Well, I am 16 years old, but my voice is ... A: Adrian – Thank you for the question. As a professional singer and vocal coach I know that you need ...
voice	9/5/2008
Q: I am in my 50s. I have done about 40 community theater productions. In the last few months when I ... A: Hey, Mick – Great question. Thank you. I hear it all the time. Why the hell are you singing ...
Song Book	9/3/2008
Q: I'm a 15 year old Baritone and i want to make a book of songs i can sing for auditions. I go down to ... A: Nicky – Thank you for the question. Choosing repertoire is a highly subjective experience. It's ...
vocal range	9/3/2008
Q: Ive noticed alot of today singers today especially in the alternative genre have different "voices" ... A: Hey, Matt – Thank you for the question. Based on Jared Leto's video presentation of "The Kill" – ...
Vocal Coach And Song Recommendations	9/2/2008
Q: I am 16 years old and I was wondering what you opinion is on when I should start learning with a ... A: Liz – Thank you for the question. Obscure? Obscure to whom? Certainly not to anyone who thinks ...
resume and headshot	8/31/2008
Q: I don't know really who to ask this, but you seemed to have the most knowlegde of the choices. I ... A: Amanda – Thank you for the question. Just Google: Theatrical Agents, New York City, New York See ...
Audition Song	8/31/2008
Q: I'm a 14 year old boy who is auditioning for my High School show, The Secret Garden soon. I'm a ... A: Evan – Thank you for the question. The role of "Colin" in Lucy Simon's THE SECRET GARDEN is a ...
Singing	8/30/2008
Q: I am Jaylee, and I love to sing. Whenever I hear certain songs filled with emotion, it fills me with ... A: Jaylee – Thank you for the question and all the surrounding information. Before it is anything ...
broadway song for an alto?	8/28/2008
Q: So for my musical theatre class we are being asked to pick an obscure Broadway ballad that we can ... A: Rachel – Thank you for the question. Based on your description, I'm assuming that by "High C" you ...
Auditions for NINE--	8/28/2008
Q: I am a college student (and I think I have determined I am a mezzo- I played Rizzo in Grease, but ... A: Rebecca – Thank you for the question. If you can sing both "Marion" in THE MUSIC MAN and "Rizzo" ...
auditions for musicians	8/27/2008
Q: Could you tell me please whom I would contact to audition for a Broadway touring show? I am a ... A: Hey, Patrick – Thank you for the question. Every instrumentalist in a Broadway musical belongs to ...
another audition question	8/27/2008
Q: Hey sean, I am trying to audition for a part in a musical as part of a class assignment. I am not a ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. The term is: contralto. All my contraltos sing to at least ...
Conducting Broadway	8/26/2008
Q: Just so you know my background I recently finished my Math degree at La Sierra University, a small, ... A: Nicholas – Thank you for the question. I appreciate all the information. The first thing you are ...
OLIVER!	8/26/2008
Q: I am working on the production staff for a community theater production of OLIVER! I often have ... A: Therese – Thank you for the question. You don't need to re-invent the wheel. Listen to the ...
Bass/Soprano broadway duet	8/25/2008
Q: I'm looking for a super good Broadway song for me (bass) and my friend who is a soprano. If we could ... A: Matthew – Thank you for the question. Go to this web site: Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology ...
help with Beauty and the Beast audition	8/25/2008
Q: I am auditioning for the part of Belle in Beauty and the Beast at my school, and am wanting a good ... A: Kylee – Thank you for the question. The vocal range of "Belle" in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ...
Audition song for The Producers	8/24/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for the part of Franz Liebkind in The Producers and need an audition song. I'm a ... A: Mark – Thank you for the question. I have a better suggestion. Go to this website to purchase or ...
Audtion Piece?	8/24/2008
Q: First, thank you very much for reading my question! Second, my apologies for my lack of knowlege in ... A: Alex – Thank you for the question. Do you know the score of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE? My client ...
Annie	8/23/2008
Q: I'm a 15 year old Baritone and i have an audition in a couple of months for my schools production of ... A: Hey, Nicky – Thank you for the question. The role of "Rooster" in ANNIE sits high in the voice, ...
Auditioning for Once Upon A Mattress	8/23/2008
Q: My name is Trevor P and I'm a Junior in High School. My school is putting on Once Upon a Mattress ... A: Trevor – Thank you for the question and all the information. Nobody wants to hear a baritone ...
Jekyll&Hyde Audition	8/21/2008
Q: Like many others, I'm seeking advice on picking an appropriate song for an upcoming audition. I ... A: Steve – Thank you for the question. The dual role of "Jekyll & Hyde" requires a strong tenor. ...
acting in plays, singing	8/21/2008
Q: hey sean martinfeild hows it going? i just wanted to know were i could learn how to sing that well. ... A: Hey, Brianna – Thank you for the question. I don't know any professional singers who aren't ...
vocal performance	8/20/2008
Q: After I graduated from college I got scared about getting into the performing world because of ... A: Catherine – Thank you for the question. No matter how old you are or however many degrees you may ...
auditions...	8/20/2008
Q: my name is brigid, and i want to audition for my high school rendition of GREASE, but i don't have a ... A: Brigid – Thank you for the question. From your description, you may very well be a standard ...
Audition Songs	8/19/2008
Q: I have an audition for a Halloween varitety song and i was wondering what would be a good Halloween ... A: Nicky – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following pop songs for Halloween: Bo ...
Audition for Into the Woods-Baker's Wife	8/18/2008
Q: When I was in second grade, my grandpa, who had been a singer, and musical theatre supporter for ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question and all the surrounding information. I appreciate and ...
poor voice quality	8/17/2008
Q: I am a 15 year old who loves musical theater. My acting is strong. My problem is that when I ... A: Grace – Thank you for the question. Why are you taking lessons from / why are your parents ...
Pirates of Penzance Acting Advice	8/17/2008
Q: I am a doctoral level vocal performance student (coloratura soprano) at a university and the first ... A: Megan – Thank you for the question. Your job as a coloratura soprano and, thus, a perpetual ...
audition songs	8/16/2008
Q: I am 16 years old and I go to a school that has a magnet program for performing arts. As you can ... A: Samantha – Thank you for the question. Let me help you, OK? Your job as a potential cast member ...
Stretching Range (Baritone)?	8/15/2008
Q: and thank you for reading my question. I've read many of your responses and have heard you many ... A: Mike – Thank you for the question. So why are you paying money to some teacher who cannot answer ...
Singing Range	8/15/2008
Q: I struggle with a limited range, having to flip into "falsetto" all the time, when I reached "the ... A: Eric – Thank you for the question. I believe you are working very hard. The question is – HOW? ...
Vocal Range	8/14/2008
Q: While this may be hard for you to answer over the internet, I'll try it. Im a 14 year old Baritone ... A: Tim – Thank you for the question. At 14, it's way too early for anyone to lock you into a ...
Female Auditioning for Jekyll and Hyde	8/14/2008
Q: I do not have a lot of time to prepare so I need to find a song quick that has 16 bars that are ... A: Brooke – Thank you for the question. Given your description you may very well prove to be a ...
I need a jazz piece to audition for Chicago.	8/13/2008
Q: I am eighteen years old and a soprano with a pretty decent range. I am also in desperate need of a ... A: Clarity – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the songs below. Follow the links to ...
first audition in a long time	8/13/2008
Q: I'm a 35-yr old Alto. I auditioned and sang in choir during college. I also sang in a community ... A: Kim – Thank you for the question. Are you referring to ONCE UPON A MATTRESS? The works of Gilbert ...
Broadway/Singing	8/12/2008
Q: I took your advice and i will start taking dance classes every tuesday in a couple of weeks. I'm ... A: Hey, Nicky – Thank you for the question. There is only one tip. It has multiple parts, of course. ...
Audition sons?	8/12/2008
Q: My friends are auditioning for the musical Scrooge at our church. The father is a baritone and the ... A: Linda – Thank you for the question. Tell your friends to follow the links to find the sheet music. ...
Belting and head voice.	8/11/2008
Q: Hey Sean. If you're reading this thanks so much for taking time to answer my question. I never had a ... A: Dan – Thank you for the question. Belting should not be confused with "forte" (or "loud", the ...
Auditioning for Wild Party	8/10/2008
Q: I am a mezzo with a belt to a high G. I will be a freshmen Musical Theatre major this fall in ... A: Rose – Thank you for the question. The roles of "Queenie" and "Kate" are both in the mezzo range, ...
In The Heights Audition	8/9/2008
Q: Hey Sean! I hope this message finds you well! My name is Brandon and I'm coming to you for your ... A: Hey, Brandon – Thank you for the question. The Broadway show IN THE HEIGHTS is packed with a ...
vocal coach and singing auditions	8/8/2008
Q: i would love to learn how to sing very good. well i can sing very good its just that i need to get ... A: Brianna – Thank you for the question. Thirteen is a great age to start taking a professional ...
Singing	8/8/2008
Q: I would love to take lessons with you, but the only problem is...i live in Texas. But if you could ... A: Nicky – Thank you for getting back to me. One of my clients played the role of "Drake" in HONK. ...
Song choice for Audition	8/7/2008
Q: I am auditioning for Bye Bye Birdie in about a month. I am going for the part of Rosie. I am a ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. My client portrayed "Rosie" in the touring company of BYE BYE ...
building my audition repertoire	8/7/2008
Q: I am a Chicago based singer/actor, and I need to build up my audition book! It's not that I don't ... A: Renee – Thank you for the question. I want you to get the following anthologies: Singer's Musical ...
Audition Song Suggestion- Help Needed, Quickly if Possible	8/6/2008
Q: I am auditioning for "Of Thee I Sing" and need a gershwin song to audition with. It needs to be ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. You can sing any Gershwin song you want in any key you ...
Audition Question	8/6/2008
Q: I am a mezzo-soprano with a range of G below middle C to F above high C. I am auditioning for Annie ... A: Erin – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, choose another song by the same composer ...
Company Audition	8/5/2008
Q: First the information you need: I am a 23-year-old Soprano with a range from approximately A or G ... A: Izzy – Thank you for the question. Go for the role of "Amy" in Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY. ...
Singing	8/3/2008
Q: I hav a question about what part i am. I'm not sure if i am a tenor or baritone. I played a part ... A: Nicky – Thank you for the question. It's not always about what notes you hit in a song that ...
Sonng advice	7/31/2008
Q: My 12 year old son is beginning a 2 week intensive course in musical theatre, and is to come ... A: Barb – Thank you for the question. Consider the following: "Thou Swell" – A CONNECTICUT YANKEE ...
Please help me i wanna be an actress!!! Please!!!	7/31/2008
Q: I have a talent i can act very very good, it's not just me a lot of people tell me that too.But the ... A: Stefani – Thank you for the question. If you want to become an actress – whether in your country ...
audition song	7/30/2008
Q: my school is doing annie and i need to find an audition song, I am unsure as to what vocal part i am ... A: Kelsi – Thank you for the question. The role of "Sandy" in GREASE is that of the innocent ingénue ...
The Vocal Range	7/29/2008
Q: Im Kemi. As a singer, I always feel like reaching for the highest note, grabbing higher and higher ... A: Kemi – Thank you for the question. Everyone's voice can be classified into a particular category, ...
voice teacher	7/29/2008
Q: I live in South San Jose and am seeking a qualified voice teacher. I am 16. I was working with a ... A: Sasha – Thank you for the question. I am the reputable teacher you are looking for. I have ...
singing problems	7/28/2008
Q: I'm 18 and I really badly want to be a classical singer. I started taking lessons for the first time ... A: Erica – Great question. Thank you. If you are truly serious about pursuing a career in Classical ...
commedia del arte	7/28/2008
Q: I'm a grade 11 student in australia and i am in need of a few plots and story lines that coul be ... A: Elle – Thank you for the question. Sorry, but this is not my field of expertise. However, I do ...
Upcoming Beauty and The Beast Auditions	7/25/2008
Q: Ok so I am starting a little bit early but better safe then sorry. Im stuck on what character I ... A: Andrew – Thank you for the question. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has all kinds of ensemble parts in ...
The Sound of Music Audition	7/24/2008
Q: Hey- I'm 13 and I'm auditioning for one of the children in the sound of music- I think Louisa is ... A: Jessi – Thank you for the question. For your audition as "Louisa" in SOUND OF MUSIC, sing another ...
Average male vocal chest range	7/22/2008
Q: I'm a bit discouraged with my limited range. I can only sing, in chest voice, from Eb2-G4, and even ... A: Andrew – Thank you for the question. It depends on whom you study with. My job as a ...
range or tonal quality?	7/20/2008
Q: I am doing a musical theatre course in college at the moment. In my group singing lessons, my ... A: Sam – Thank you for the question. All my tenors sing to High D. All my baritones sing to at least ...
Stereotype/Non ballad song	7/20/2008
Q: Sean, I am 17 and a tenor with a high note about A flat being my limit before going to falsetto. ... A: Matthew – Thank you for the question. If I were your vocal coach, the first thing we determine is ...
Male audition song suggestion for Zombie Prom.	7/19/2008
Q: Well i am having trouble trying to find a song to sing for my upcoming audition for Zombie Prom. And ... A: Christian – Thank you for the question. The four Js in ZOMBIE PROM – Jonny, Joey, Josh, and Jake – ...
where to start?	7/19/2008
Q: I'm 16 and I'm going to be a junior in high school this fall. I've recently started getting into ... A: Emma – Thank you for the question. I went to my first voice lesson when I was around 19. At the ...
What is my voice type?	7/18/2008
Q: I am currently in my third year of studying music at a university, and no one seems to be able to ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. As long as you believe there is some working aspect of your ...
Audition songs for an original musical	7/18/2008
Q: I'm a 19 year old singer who is currently training in opera at the University of British Columbia. ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. Moving out of the Classical arena and into the Popular ...
School?	7/16/2008
Q: Hey there! So I'm currently attending college as a theatre major with an emphasis on acting. ... A: Caissie – Thank you for the question. I graduated as a Theatre Arts Major with an emphasis in ...
Audition Song - 16 bars	7/16/2008
Q: Struggling to find the right Alto/belter song, appropriate for an audition for Nuncrackers, for ... A: El – Thank you for the question. The role of "Sister Robert Anne" in Dan Goggin's NUNCRACKERS ...
Singing Sarah's Nella Fantasia	7/15/2008
Q: Good day. How would it be possible for a medium-ranged baritone (roughly A2-F#4) like me to reach ... A: Rassius – Thank you for the follow-through question. You are choosing to speak high. You can ...
singing and touring	7/15/2008
Q: I'm planning to be a professional singer and I would like to know more about what the life of a ... A: Hey, Liz – Thank you for the question. You are so right. Common sense and everyday ordinary life ...
musical theater song	7/14/2008
Q: This is silly and I really should know the answer but I just need help narrowing down a list. I am ... A: Hey, Milton – Thank you for the question. Let me help you, OK? If you want to involve yourself ...
Audition	7/14/2008
Q: I am a soprano and I can't find a song to sing for an audition. Nothing seems to fit my vocal range ... A: Melissa – Thank you for the question. Throw "Popular" from Stephen Schwartz's WICKED into the ...
developing vocal range and finding the best songs to sing	7/13/2008
Q: I am a 19 year old woman and I am learning the basics of vocal technique on my own. (I plan to get a ... A: Louisa – Thank you for the question. There is no such as being a "low mezzo/high alto". Moreover, ...
How late is too late?	7/12/2008
Q: Martinfield, I'm am hoping to enter college this fall as a musical theatre major, but am older than ... A: Christina – Thank you for your question. Ah, if only I had a crystal ball. My last piece of ...
Finding a good belting coach.	7/12/2008
Q: I've been singing for a while now; I'm 24, almost 25, and I have about 5 semesters of classical ... A: Michalina – Thank you for the question. Yes, I can help. In fact, I am the vocal coach in San ...
Audition songs for Hair -- Dionne role	7/11/2008
Q: I have been scouring your past advice in hopes of getting some idea of what I should do. I am going ... A: Nikki – Thank you for the question. I appreciate all the information. At this point in your ...
Oliver!	7/10/2008
Q: Martinfield. I would first like to say Thank You for your assistance in the past with audition ... A: Justin – Thank you for getting back to me. I am very happy to have helped you. "Older parts" are ...
age restrictions and roles	7/8/2008
Q: Okay, so I've been an aspiring professional singer since fourteen. Classical training began at ... A: Gabriella – Thank you for the question. I appreciate your sincerity and understand the ...
Singing Sarah's Nella Fantasia	7/7/2008
Q: Good day. How would it be possible for a medium-ranged baritone (roughly A2-F#4) like me to reach ... A: Rassius – Thank you for the question. Rassius, my friend, you aren't a "medium-ranged baritone". ...
Audition Song (The Producers)	7/7/2008
Q: I am interested in trying out for the show The Producers, but I don't have a clear idea on what to ... A: Taelon – Thank you for the follow-through and question about your friend. I believe what you are ...
Out of practice	7/6/2008
Q: My problem is this: In a very short amount of time, I have an audition to join a local musical ... A: Madeline – Thank you for the question. I'm sure you – and everybody else who reads this – can ...
Higher notes, range, or greater vocal intensity - what makes a better song / impression?	7/5/2008
Q: I have been singing for about 3 years after a couple people told me I had a good voice when they ... A: Tom – Thank you for the question. All my baritones exercise to a fully-voiced High A, some go ...
Mixed Register	7/5/2008
Q: Could you give me some scales to help me strengthen my mixed register. I have one or two, but I am ... A: Greg – Thank you for the question. I need some more information in order to help you. Tell me ...
Music- Singing	7/4/2008
Q: I have to sing a song in a concert at x-mas and i know it's slightly early to be practicing but i am ... A: Kaitlyn – Thank you for the question. It's never too early to start getting ready for the ...
voice part?	7/4/2008
Q: I'm 16 and have a voice range of low C 2 octaves below middle C to high A above middle C. I was ... A: Ian – Thank you for the question. No one is both a bass and a tenor. You are being switched ...
A Couple Longwinded Questions...Sorry!	7/3/2008
Q: You might remember me, the girl who was in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, the girl with the ... A: Hannah – Thank you for another question. I remember our previous exchange and I maintain a file of ...
Audition Song (The Producers)	7/3/2008
Q: I am interested in trying out for the show The Producers, but I don't have a clear idea on what to ... A: Taelon – Thank you for the question. Go for "Leo Bloom". Your vocal range will accommodate all of ...
warming up	7/2/2008
Q: I have a question about warming up the voice. I am a tenor-from the United Kingdom. My range is ... A: Stuart – Thank you for re-submitting your question. The way you describe your exercises is very ...
Audition Song	7/1/2008
Q: I'm 15 and i have an audition for a Broadway review at a youth theater. I hav 2 questions: What ... A: Hey, Nicky – Thank you for the question. No one is both a tenor and a baritone. When it comes ...
How to find singing auditions	6/30/2008
Q: My just turned thirteen year old daughter is interested in a career in singing/theater. She ... A: Debbie – Thank you for the question. What does her teacher advise? Consider a radius of twenty ...
Broadway	6/30/2008
Q: I have stared in Musicals, and have been taking private voice lessons for two years. I have never ... A: David – Thank you for the question. The best advice I can give you is to do whatever you can to ...
warm up	6/29/2008
Q: I have a question about warming up the voice. I am a tenor-from the United Kingdom. My range is from ... A: anon – Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate the detailed descriptions of your exercises. A ...
help	6/29/2008
Q: I am a 45 years old man suffering from a pin in my throat afetr talcking more that one hour. Is is ... A: Aurax – Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate that you are having some difficulties, but I ...
Audition song for "You're a good man charlie brown"	6/28/2008
Q: I am going to audition for "You're a good man Charlie Brown" in the fall and I am looking for a ... A: Hey, Todd – Thanks for the question. I was in a troupe of understudies in the original production ...
may i shout?	6/27/2008
Q: ok, this might seem like a silly question but it's something i've always wondered: how do people ... A: Giankarlo – Thank you for the question. There's a great deal to consider when discussing shouting ...
Getting to a high C#	6/26/2008
Q: I've been taking voice for a few years now and my range was stretching until i got to around a G. I ... A: Ben – Thank you for the question. Are you a tenor? All my tenors sing to at least High C#, some ...
Musical Theater	6/25/2008
Q: I've always wanted to be in the musical CATS. I have a question, can you just be a dancer and not ... A: Lara – Thank you for the question. Let me help you – OK?! I believe you when you say you've ...
Audition Song	6/25/2008
Q: I'm going to be auditioning for a college production of Sunday in the Park with George in the fall. ... A: Lindsey – Thank you for the question. The role of "Dot" in Stephen Sondheim's SUNDAY IN THE PARK ...
Vocal Teacher	6/24/2008
Q: my name is Elizabeth and i'm one class away from recieving an AA Degree in Musical Theater at my ... A: Elizabeth – Thank for your question. The first thing to do is consult with the college or ...
vocal study in orange county	6/24/2008
Q: I'm 20 and I was a vocal major at the University of North Texas up until this past may, when I moved ... A: Christine – Thank you for your letter. I appreciate what you are saying. First reaction? It's ...
Break	6/23/2008
Q: I am 15 and I break at the D sharp above middle C. My break is very obvious and to be frank sounds ... A: Eric – Thank you for the question. As a professional singer I know the work it takes to increase ...
Help!	6/23/2008
Q: I have just started to get my mother warmed up to the fact that I want to be a professional singer. ... A: Denim – Thank you for the question. You won't always be as young as you are. Someday you may be ...
Audition Song Suggestions	6/22/2008
Q: (I actually didn't even realize I clicked on that button, there was no reason for it!) My local ... A: Caleb – Thank you for the question. "Leaf Coneybear" in William Finn's 25th Annual Putnam County ...
Range	6/21/2008
Q: Ever since I heard josh groban I've wanted a higher range. I know he's doesn't have very good ... A: Greg – Yes. And 16-measure excerpts from two songs of your choice. Pick something that includes ...
audition for grease	6/20/2008
Q: my name is katie and i am 17. There is an audition for grease and i was hoping to try for the role ... A: Katie – Thank you for the question. Listen to the Original Broadway Cast Recording. Keep in mind ...
Audition Song	6/19/2008
Q: I am 14 and I am going to audition for the Cincinnati Children's Theatre and I need an audition ... A: Abby – Thank you for the question. "Much More" from THE FANTASTICKS is a wonderful song. Speaking ...
Screaming for a Role	6/19/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for the role of Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka. In her solo, "I Want It Now", she has to ... A: Katie – Thank you for the question. Even great opera singers have to scream every now and then. ...
audition help please.	6/18/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for Grease in a couple of days. I am hoping to either land the role of Sandy or ... A: Jenna – Thank you for the question. Everyone needs more than a couple of days to prepare for an ...
Peter Pan auditions	6/18/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for both the part of Peter and Wendy. I just finished performing in Seussical jr. ... A: Caitlin – Thank you for the question. Take your copy of "On My Own" – throw it into the shredder. ...
Song Choice	6/17/2008
Q: My 8 year old daughter wants to compete in a local talent show, she has a great singing voice....any ... A: Angie – Thank you for the question. What does your daughter sing around the house? Who and what ...
How much will lessons change?	6/16/2008
Q: Hey, just wondering - I'd love to be a singer and I'm considering getting opera lessons, but right ... A: Robert – Thank you for the follow-through question. Learning "opera technique" includes learning ...
Range	6/16/2008
Q: Ever since I heard josh groban I've wanted a higher range. I know he's doesn't have very good ... A: Greg – Thank you for the question. It's a combination of all your considerations. All my ...
High School Musical Audition	6/15/2008
Q: Ok this is sort of a long so forgive me I have been in a Musical production (Aida) but have never ... A: Brian – Thank you for the question. Congratulations. I'm the coach who can work you through the ...
Range	6/14/2008
Q: I enjoy singing but I don't know exactly what the name of my range is(tenor, baritenor, etc.)I can ... A: Kurt – Thank you for the question. I'm assuming what you mean is the two octave range between Low ...
any hope for a non-belt alto?	6/13/2008
Q: my name is natalie, 16, and first of all, i feel TRUELY blessed to have stumbled upon an answer that ... A: Natalie – Thank you for the question. Let me help you – OK?! It's time to get out of your dreams ...
Hair	6/13/2008
Q: I'm allie and I am 18 years old. I just got accepted to a nationally recognized program for musical ... A: Allie – Thank you for the question. The vast majority of Pop/Rock singers have your range. None ...
Audition songs	6/12/2008
Q: I am Shelby and I am auditioning for The Secret Garden. I am very pettite and would love the role of ... A: Shelby – Thank you for the question. There is no "perfect song" that will land anybody whatever ...
How much will lessons change?	6/11/2008
Q: Hey, just wondering - I'd love to be a singer and I'm considering getting opera lessons, but right ... A: Robert – Thank you for the question. The only reason to study Opera is because you want to devote ...
Classical Soprano Auditioning for Musical	6/10/2008
Q: I'm a soprano with classical training looking to audition for a role in 1776. While I'm very much ... A: Ann – Thank you for the question. And you want to be in "1776" because — ? There is one ...
Summer School	6/10/2008
Q: This summer i am going to take part in a musical theatre summer school in London. For the summer ... A: Jay – Thank you for the question. The term "contrasting songs" can mean a variety of things. It ...
Broadway	6/9/2008
Q: I'm a fifteen year old male and my goal is to be a performer on Broadway or in a Tour of a Broadway ... A: Hey, Nicky – Thank you for the question. Here's what I say in my book – "Having a job is better ...
Good audition pieces for young bass	6/9/2008
Q: My name's Benny and I'm a 16 year old bass looking for a good audition piece for choir placement. ... A: Benny – Thank you for the question. Be wary of advice about "vocal damage". Obviously, a great ...
Disney?	6/6/2008
Q: Everyone says I have a lovely voice and that I'm a drama queen. I kind of want to work for Disney ... A: Rose – Thank you for the question. The first thing you want to do is expand your horizons way ...
soprano/tenor duets	6/5/2008
Q: My husband, a tenor, and I, a soprano are getting back into singing at age 50. We are looking for ... A: Debbie – Thank you for the question. What a great idea! Now all you need is enough material to ...
Musical theatre	6/4/2008
Q: I love musical theatre and I was wondering whether you could tell me what parts in which shows would ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. At an audition, every singer must prove their legitimate ...
Vocal Trios	6/4/2008
Q: I have 3-voice students, all age 14, 2-boys and 1-girl who want to put together a few trios for a ... A: Carol – Thank you for the question. Wow! Lots of variables to deal with. Check out the score and ...
Musical Theatre	6/3/2008
Q: My name is Amanda and my dream is to have a professional career on Broadway and I was just curious ... A: Amanda – Thank you for the question. I have prepared a number of my young clients for their ...
What to do with my voice?	6/2/2008
Q: I am a Bass/Baritone with a range from E3-G5 (chest range) located in Provo, UT. I have had minimal ... A: Jordan – Thank you for all the information. It will help me to better answer your basic question. ...
Classical Song Needed for Callback.	6/1/2008
Q: I recently auditioned for Disney's Beauty and the Beast and received a callback with a side and was ... A: Jenna – Thank you for the question. Obviously, it all depends on your musical ability. The songs ...
Finding the right vocal coach	6/1/2008
Q: I have twin 11 yr old daughters and both love to sing and the act. This year the both were cast in ... A: Gus – Thank you for the question. Looks like you're going to have to re-locate to the San ...
Back To The 80s Audition	5/31/2008
Q: I have an audition coming up for the Musical, Back To The 80s! I was wondering what a good audition ... A: Jacob – Thank you for the question. Let's consider your vocal description as a tenor/baritone (or ...
Into the Woods audition	5/31/2008
Q: Martinfield, My high school is doing Into the Woods as our fall musical this upcoming year and I ... A: Alexandria – Thank you for the question. The role of "The Witch" in INTO THE WOODS is a ...
Audition song	5/30/2008
Q: my name is Sharon. I am 27. I took a specialized performing arts program in highschool, but I ... A: Sharon – Thank you for the question. It is never too late to return to your passions or to start ...
work!	5/30/2008
Q: I am a professional singer/actor/dancer from Florida. I have worked at a couple of theme parks, and ... A: Felicia – Thank you for the question. Just Google: auditions, (the name of your city), – and see ...
How old is too old?	5/29/2008
Q: I am a 40 year old soprano (my comfortable range is C4-C6, although I can go down to A5 if I have to ... A: Leah – Thank you for a great question. I have clients older than you that are getting back out ...
Soprano musical theatre parts	5/29/2008
Q: I'm a classic soprano and I love musical theatre and I'm currently looking for new songs and ... A: -x-elphaba-x- Thank you for the question. "Characters you could play" depends on much more than ...
an audition for high school musical	5/28/2008
Q: I'm looking to audition for high school musical. ( I know thats pretty sad but I do this summer ... A: Rachel – Thank you for the question. I would not pay to go – nor would I pay for my child to go – ...
The "high" Soprano	5/27/2008
Q: Have you ever heard of a term referring to the soprano who can sing up to f6 or higher that means ... A: Casey – Thank you for the question. There is no such thing as an "alto soprano". The role of "The ...
need audition song for theater production	5/27/2008
Q: I'm a 22 year old african american female and I am in preparation of auditioning for Evil dead: the ... A: Ashley – Thank you for the question. Rock doesn't get more "old timey" than the '50s. Consider ...
Songs for Alto Range	5/26/2008
Q: I love to sing, and have performed a lot in my life. My voice is in the alto range. My problem is ... A: Ellen – Thank you for the question. The vast majority of female pop singers are altos of one sort ...
male/female duets	5/24/2008
Q: My best friend and I have both worked professionally in the entertainment industry as ... A: Felicia – Thank you for the question. Listen to the mp3 sample available of "Sometimes I'm Happy" ...
Tryout Questions/Finding Voice Quality	5/24/2008
Q: I am 19 years old and I just finished my first year of college. I became a Music Education major ... A: Jason – Thank you for the question and all the information. The role of "Jack" in Sondheim's INTO ...
west side story audition help	5/23/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for west side story and im going for the part of anita. i have to sing 2 contrasting ... A: Krystle – Thank you for the question. Go to this website: http://www.radiotower.com/cat-latin.html ...
Tenor audition song for Les Miserables	5/22/2008
Q: Sean, one of our local houses (LORT B) is auditioning for a regional production of Les Mis in a ... A: Hey, George – Thank you for the question. I work with many singers whose first experiences include ...
broadway auditions	5/21/2008
Q: i have two questions. i am 15 years old. and i know that there are probably few parts for a girl of ... A: Kathryn – Thank you for the question. Most coloraturas starve while waiting for a good Broadway ...
HELP	5/20/2008
Q: I have to sing a song with high notes in my chest voice; how do i do that? A: Lexi – Thank you for the question. It's very vague. I need to know your vocal category, i.e., ...
Songs for a Baritone?	5/20/2008
Q: I have been acting for a little bit doing straight theater but I'm interested in auditioning for a ... A: Xiaolong – Thank you for the question. The range you describe puts you right into the baritone ...
i need a blues song to sing	5/19/2008
Q: HEY HEY HEY! I am auditioning for a show that has asked me to sing 16 bars of a "blues" song...which ... A: Hey, Milan! Thank you for the question. Check out samples of these titles as well as other songs ...
Musical theatre vocal audition	5/18/2008
Q: I'm resubmitting this per your request that I make this public and share the answer with others who ... A: Barb – Thank you for the question. Twelve-year-old boys with un-changed voices can sing most ...
Audition Choice	5/18/2008
Q: I will be auditioning in October time for Musical Theatre schools and I am strugling with chosing ... A: Amber – Thank you for the question. The job of a true lyric coloratura soprano is to demonstrate ...
female duets	5/16/2008
Q: I am signing a duet with another girl from my chorous. I am a soprano and she signs alto, both of us ... A: Laura – Thank you for the question. With the exception of the duets from NORMA and MADAMA ...
choosing a song	5/15/2008
Q: I'm looking for a song to sing for a school talent show for 2 girls; one 13, one 10. do you have any ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. I assume you've done all your research on "Duets for girls ...
singing	5/15/2008
Q: i want to sing for a career and im not sure how to go about it. i have been singing all my life. any ... A: Nora – Thank you for the question. It's extremely vague. I don't have a clue as to how old you ...
Song for King and I	5/14/2008
Q: I am auditioning for the King and I soon and need help choosing a song. I have heard that you ... A: Kristie – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, it's always a good idea to sing another ...
How can I sing low?	5/13/2008
Q: I need to sing some really low notes for a talent show, but I just can't seem to reach them. I am a ... A: Lizzy – Thank you for the question. I have no idea what you mean by really low notes or pretty ...
Zombie Prom	5/12/2008
Q: My school has just announced that they are doing zombie prom next year as a show. Auditions aren't ... A: Hey, Ryan – Thank you for the question. Between now and the auditions in August you really want to ...
amateur singer	5/12/2008
Q: i am a typical high school student. i am undergoing some training but i need a few pointers from ... A: David – Thank you for your question. No one can learn "How To Sing" with a few pointers on an ...
Altos in Footloose?	5/11/2008
Q: Martinfield, I've read a few of your previous responses to questions concerning "Footloose", (as ... A: Ariel – Thank you for the question. "Ariel" in FOOTLOOSE sings to 4th-line D. Many alto-belters ...
Audition Song	5/11/2008
Q: I'm a baritone and I'm having trouble finding a good audition song. I need a verse and a chorus of ... A: Josh! Thank you for the question. It's rather vague. What are you auditioning for? A specific ...
Hoarseness/Laryngitis?	5/9/2008
Q: I'm not a trained singer and don't have any extensive background in vocals. Music has been is in my ... A: Hey, Jamiel – Thank you for the question. I am not in the position to give either medical or ...
Into the Woods audition	5/9/2008
Q: my local community theatre is going to do Into the Woods and auditions are in a month. I know it's a ... A: Fiorella – Thank you for the question. "Cinderella" in Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS is descrbed as a ...
Good audition songs	5/8/2008
Q: =] I'm 14, and trying out for a play soon. I'm mainly an alto, but I sing soprano very well too. I ... A: Laura – Thank you for the follow-through. Go to this web site: ...
Conservatories and Music Theory	5/8/2008
Q: My name is Laura and I am a junior in high school. I have been singing in various choirs and ... A: Laura – Thank you for the question. I assume you're familiar with the quotation, "Be afraid. Be ...
frustrated	5/7/2008
Q: I am a junior in high school and I have been taking voice lessons/performing in musical theater ... A: I would sure like to hear these friends of yours who have "extremely developed voices". Send me ...
Good audition songs	5/6/2008
Q: =] I'm 14, and trying out for a play soon. I'm mainly an alto, but I sing soprano very well too. I ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. What's the audition? Your job is to sing a song appropriate ...
Westside story audition	5/6/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for Westside story at my college and I am not sure what song I should sing. I will ... A: Luke – Thank you for the question. "Tony" in WEST SIDE STORY is a tenor. Your job at the audition ...
singing	5/4/2008
Q: my name is carly, and in about a week and a half i will be singing, notice me horton from seussical, ... A: Carly – Thank you for the question. You are nervous because you are not "practicing" to your ...
song lyrics	5/3/2008
Q: I am looking for an old song, sung back in the vaudeville days. I believe one of the lines is "bring ... A: Nancy – Thank you for the question. The song title is: Throw Him Down, McCloskey. It was written ...
Confused! Help?	5/3/2008
Q: My name is Carmen, and I need some help! Theater is my passion. I love to sing and act, and I want ... A: Carmen – Thank you for the question. Carmen, my friend, the reason you are confused is that you do ...
Range?	5/2/2008
Q: So my question is one I've been struggling to get answered for years now and that is WHat am I?! ... A: Kasee – Thank you for the question. Here's my best advice: Close your checkbook. Get a new ...
Starting in Opera	5/1/2008
Q: I am interested in learning to sing Opera. I am 18 and have no voice training what so ever, but I ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. Yes, I can help you. But it's with the total understanding ...
Duet	4/30/2008
Q: I'm lauren and I'm trying to find a good, slow song to sing with my sister for a performance. She's ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. Consider arranging Harold Arlen's "Blues In The Night". It's ...
italian opera duet	4/29/2008
Q: My friend Elena and I are looking for an Italian opera duet to get extra credit in italian. We are ... A: Meagan – Thank you for the question. Consider these duets from operas by Handel: ALCINA – Verdi ...
HELP!	4/28/2008
Q: Sean, I am auditioning for the musical at my college in Louisiana. ITs my first audition and I ... A: Caroline – Thank you for the question. Your job at an audition is to prove your vocal category, ...
Singing with emotion/passion	4/28/2008
Q: my questions pertains to singing with emotion/passion. I enjoy singing ballads and songs about ... A: Kenneth – Thank you for the question. I understand what you are asking. The simple fact is – no ...
Raing my vocal range	4/26/2008
Q: I am 19 and in college with a voice proficiency in music ministries. I travel with an ensemble tour ... A: Jeremy – Thank you for a great letter. I truly appreciate all the information. Throughout my ...
Pageant song	4/25/2008
Q: I'm in a beauty pageant and as my talent I chose to sing, only problem is I have no idea what to ... A: Hey, Chels – Thank you for the question. I'm a big fan of beauty pageants – especially those that ...
nunsense audition	4/25/2008
Q: my friend recommended you after you had helped her with an audition song. In a month my high school ... A: Samantha – Consider Irving Berlin's "There's No Business Like Show Business" (ANNIE GET YOUR GUN) ...
Vocal Range and Consistency	4/24/2008
Q: I am 19 and in college with a voice proficiency in music ministries. I travel with an ensemble ... A: Jeremy – Thank you for a great letter. I appreciate all the information. Throughout my entire ...
How to strengthen a break in my register	4/24/2008
Q: I'm 20 years old and have been singing for almost ten years now - mostly in the Music Theatre genre. ... A: Racheal – Thank you for the question. Most everyone groans at the mere mention of yet another ...
Vocal range and vocal fach	4/23/2008
Q: My name is Tandile Tshangela from South Africa, I am just a pop singer, i hope you wont mind helping ... A: Tandile – Thank you for the question. All my baritones exercise to a fully-voiced and balanced ...
nunsense audition	4/22/2008
Q: my friend recommended you after you had helped her with an audition song. In a month my high school ... A: Samantha – Thank you for the question. Choosing monologues is a very subjective process and not my ...
Audition ideas	4/21/2008
Q: I'm a 24 year old male singer from Ontario Canada. I have been in 4 amateur community musicals ... A: Chris – Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your past successes. You need to expand ...
Need help with song choices?!!	4/21/2008
Q: I have 2 questions if you can please respond back to me. 1, I have a voice recital in June and I am ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. The point of a Voice Recital is to display your wares as a ...
audition music for musicals, over 50, "brush up your shakespeare range"	4/19/2008
Q: Although I started this year trying to get voiceover work, I thought I might give a try to ... A: Hey, Ed! Thanks for the question. It has to start somewhere, right?! Fifty is a great age to ...
My First Musical Theatre Auditions	4/18/2008
Q: I have done plenty of straight plays, but I'm auditioning for both "You're Good Man Charlie Brown" ... A: Catherine – Thank you for the question. For "Dorothy" consider: Zing went the strings of my heart ...
The Music Man	4/17/2008
Q: I have an audition for Marian Paroo in The Music Man (at my high school) in two weeks. In addition ... A: Allison – Thank you for the question. Allison, my friend, what makes you so confident that you can ...
Singing Low Notes	4/17/2008
Q: I am 64 and once I had ambitions as a singer (Bass baritone or bass), but truthfully, after entering ... A: Hey, Geoff – Thank you for the question. My oldest client will be 82 this year. He is a true ...
Musical Theater	4/16/2008
Q: I was just wondering, if you wanted to be in musical theater do you have to major it when your in ... A: First of all, you need to improve your grammar and spelling in order to get into college. No matter ...
Looking for a Theatrical Bass Song for solo	4/16/2008
Q: I'm 17 and i go to this arts school. I'm in the drama program and we have an assignment coming up in ... A: Joseph – Thank you for the question. All my legitimate basses sing to Bass C, some go lower. A ...
auditions	4/15/2008
Q: I am auditioning for a part in FOOTLOOSE. I am 14 years old, 6 ft. tall and currently have a ... A: Zach – Thank you for the question. It doesn't get more versatile than Fred Astaire in EASTER ...
alto lead shows	4/15/2008
Q: I'm 15 years old and in a typical high school drama club. I was wondering if you could recommend ... A: Kara – Thank you for the question. I am a minimalist when it comes to Theatre. I would much ...
Teenagers and High Notes	4/14/2008
Q: Martinfield, I'm a teenage girl who loves to sing and wants to make one of her majors (admittedly ... A: Rachel – Thank you for the follow-through question. Don't wait for some teacher to assign you ...
break.	4/13/2008
Q: im 14, and i want to know my vocal type. i can reach all of the notes up to the high G, but my vocal ... A: Tiffany – Thank you for the question. Speaking in treble clef, I believe what you mean is that you ...
Musical theatre career	4/13/2008
Q: ) I'm 19 years old, from Israel. Have 3 years in the army ahead of me, later planning to go to ... A: Hey, Nad – Thank you for the follow-through. Our Armed Forces maintain a very select group of ...
Operatic Voices	4/12/2008
Q: Martinfield, For some time now I've been in love with the world of opera, and am particularly ... A: Rachel – Great question. Thank you. Not everyone is a complete fan of Maria Callas. No matter ...
Finding a Scene and Song	4/12/2008
Q: Mr. Martinfield. In my musical theater class at school, me and two other class mates (all three of ... A: Maya – Thank you for the question. Wow! That's a complex assignment. I suppose you weren't given ...
Gotta cold, have to sing, what to do?	4/11/2008
Q: Help! I am singing in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in one week. I have a cold - head cold - ... A: Ben – Thanks for the question. Please read my previous responses (4/12) to Jackie and Maddy. We ...
voices for play	4/11/2008
Q: I'm working with some 9-13yrs olds in a skit. We keep telling them to speak up project their voice, ... A: Sandy – Thank you for the question. Your job is to show them HOW. First, it's all about Identity ...
Voice problems	4/10/2008
Q: I am 14 years old and a soprano. Whenever I sing lately my throat becomes very dry and sore, it ... A: Maddy – Thank you for a well-stated question. As a professional singer and vocal coach I ...
Guys and Dolls	4/10/2008
Q: Currently I am in our production of 'Guys and Dolls' playing the role of Sarah Brown, which as I'm ... A: Jackie – Great question. Thank you. Welcome to the world of being a singer! As with the dancer's ...
duets	4/9/2008
Q: i was wondering if you had any duets for two girls a soprano and an alto. thanks so much A: Hilary – Thank you for the question. I'm sure you have already found the available Broadway duets. ...
Teenagers and High Notes	4/9/2008
Q: Martinfield, I'm a teenage girl who loves to sing and wants to make one of her majors (admittedly ... A: Rachel – Thank you for a great question. Some self-styled teachers don't know beans. Go to this ...
I need acting	4/8/2008
Q: I love acting and it is my dream to audition for any type of theater act, however because i'm only ... A: Luli – Thank you for the question. I'm a professional singing teacher and vocal coach in San ...
Musical theatre career	4/8/2008
Q: ) I'm 19 years old, from Israel. Have 3 years in the army ahead of me, later planning to go to ... A: Nad – Thank you for a great letter. Anything can happen in three years – including changing your ...
Alto or Mezzo?	4/7/2008
Q: I am an 18 year old girl and I have been going through serious vocal training for the past two ... A: Carolyn – Thank you for the follow-through question. Training for an operatic career means that ...
desperate need finding a song, preferably ballad	4/6/2008
Q: Sorry to bother you. I am 18 years old and a Senior in my High School. I love to sing, I do the ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. You are not bothering me. There is no such thing as changing ...
Seussical	4/5/2008
Q: I plan on auditioning for a production of Seussical Jr. I'm not sure which part I want though. I ... A: Liz – Thank you for the question. If the Director pushes you against the wall and says, "OK, Liz – ...
Once Upon a Mattress Lady Larkin Audition Song	4/5/2008
Q: I have an audition coming up in a month and a half for 'Once Upon A Mattress'. I am a soprano, so I ... A: Jen – Thank you for the question. Throw that crap from THE LITTLE MERMAID into the shredder and ...
Choosing a Method of Singing Teaching	4/4/2008
Q: I am trying to choose a singing instructor who can help me reach my full potential. What is Bel ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. I was a trained musician, an experienced actor, and in my ...
upcoming generals audition	4/4/2008
Q: This is my first time using, so here it goes! I'm 21 years old, living in Seattle, Wa. and I have ... A: Briana – Thank you for the question. A general audition must be about YOU. What you are telling ...
Art is Calling for Me	4/3/2008
Q: My niece is a senior and will be singing "Art is Calling for Me" at a state competition soon. We ... A: Suzanne – Thank you for the question. I am a big fan of the operettas of Victor Herbert. "The ...
Alto or Mezzo?	4/2/2008
Q: I am an 18 year old girl and I have been going through serious vocal training for the past two ... A: Carolyn – Thank you for a well-expressed question. The terms alto, low alto, and mezzo soprano ...
Alto Audition Songs	4/2/2008
Q: I am a theatre major at LSU and I have an audition for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL coming up in May. We were ... A: Jori – Thank you for the question. LSU is doing HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL — ? Jori, my friend, the best ...
Wrong Singing Teacher?	4/1/2008
Q: I won't mention any names here of course. I have no desire to dis anybody, just to find the best ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the posting. I appreciate all the information. You spent how many ...
Auditions	4/1/2008
Q: Bonjour! My name is Lauren. I'm a 19 year old singer; I've been training for 6 years with a very ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. First explore the available information on ...
In-Between Types	3/31/2008
Q: Martinfield, I am a 22 year old lyric coloratura soprano, pursuing a career in musical theater. I ... A: Cassandra – Thank you for a great question. Let's cut to the chase and assume we're talking about ...
Creating a Characters Vocal	3/30/2008
Q: I am currently casted as Becky Two-Shoes in ur high school production of Urinetown. The only ... A: Em – Thank you for a great question. Anyone who can carry a tune can sing in URINETOWN. You ...
singing	3/30/2008
Q: I hope take on singing as a professional job, but many people I have asked say that I probably wont ... A: Michelle – Thank you for the question. First of all, there is no "Singing Industry". There is no ...
audition piece	3/29/2008
Q: I am auditioning for a female acappella group at my college, and I sing in the mezzo-soprano range. ... A: Annie – Thank you for the question. The vast majority of contemporary pop female artists sing in ...
Soprano and Lyric Baritone Duets	3/29/2008
Q: I'm a light lyric baritone (21 years old) and my girlfriend is a soprano, (also 21), and we're ... A: Garry – Thank you for the question. You are correct in there not being a wealth of duets for ...
i am a baritone. can i sing tenor?	3/28/2008
Q: i really want to singing like brad nowell of sublime. Who sounded raspy and boisterious scream like ... A: Peter – Thanks for the question. All my baritones exercise between at least Low G and High A, ...
sing sweet and boisterous	3/28/2008
Q: I am taking voice lessons and i am singing 2 or 3 times a week. I have gotten an A and a B in the ... A: Hey, Peter – Thank you for the posting. "Singing beautifully" comes with Time. By the time you ...
Suggested short stage works for students	3/27/2008
Q: I am a third year vocal student from Australia. About 5 or so of my peers would like to put ... A: Emma – Thank you for the question. Go to this website: www.mtishows.com Click on any of the ...
Audition song selection?	3/27/2008
Q: Sean, I am a sophmore undergraduate student who will be auditioning for the Gilbert and Sullivan ... A: Quillen – Thank you for the question. If you are a Soprano, there is no way you can sing in the ...
Reading Music	3/26/2008
Q: Sean. On the 25th I had an audition with a high school choir teacher who is board certified in ... A: Elena – Thank you for a great question. The first thing to consider is that you at 14 are ...
no experience	3/25/2008
Q: My daughter (age 10) has been asked to audition for a musical and to perform a song in another show. ... A: Bren – Thank you for the question. I am assuming the audition notice specifically stated to bring ...
Voice/musical theater	3/24/2008
Q: I am 15 years old and really would like to start musical theater. In the past I've taken dance ... A: Alana – Thank you for the questions. I appreciate all your concerns. I want you to read my ...
Learning Healthy/Strong Voice Technique	3/24/2008
Q: Hey! I'm a Theater Major that has always been limited to straight plays due to my inexperience in ... A: David – Thank you for the questions. They are all about one thing. You need to become a musician. ...
Training in a small town	3/23/2008
Q: Sir, I am a sixteen-year-old singer/actress who really wants to do musical theatre and possibly ... A: Abby – Thank you for a great question. Answer: Work on getting yourself out of Nashville and into ...
Countertenor voice placement	3/23/2008
Q: (Sorry this is going to be a long post as I have to lay some background... sorry in advance!) I am ... A: Justin – Thank you for your basic question and colorful biography. Justin, my friend, your ...
Reauditioning for Musical Theater Colleges	3/20/2008
Q: So this past year (2007-2008) I spent countless hours stressing over college auditions. After ... A: Robert – Thank you for your question and all the surrounding information. Your issues are not ...
Soprano to an Alto	3/20/2008
Q: I'm seventeen, a senior in High school and recently I got demoted in our school play Footloose. I ... A: Melinda – Thank you for the question. "Golde" in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is classified as ...
Audition for Musical Theatre Program	3/17/2008
Q: I am 20 years old and preparing for an audition for a musical theatre program at Sheridan College in ... A: Marian – Thank you for the question. Outside of a novelty song or a period costume show, sopranos ...
Audition Song for "GYPSY"	3/16/2008
Q: I'm a 25 year old Baritone, and I'm auditioning for a production of GYPSY. What song/songs would you ... A: Hey, Dan – Thanks for the question Whenever possible, it's always a good idea to sing another song ...
Auditioning for THE FULL MONTY	3/16/2008
Q: You seem to give great advice, so I thought I'd email you with my query. I'm a recent college ... A: Dan- Thank you for the question. THE FULL MONTY is an amazingly funny show. Time to look your ...
Disney auditions!	3/15/2008
Q: I am preparing to audition for Disney musicals including Mary Poppins, The Lion King, The Little ... A: Brynne – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following songs. Also check out the ...
college	3/15/2008
Q: I am a junior in highschool and I am having troulbe finding what college/university I want to go to. ... A: Cassondra – Thank you for a well-expressed question. I appreciate all the information. By now, ...
vocal range	3/14/2008
Q: I'm 15 and i am classified as baritone by my choir teacher. I was thinking about singing in a band, ... A: Hey, Josh – Thank you for the question. Not every 15-year-old guy classified as a "baritone" in a ...
Audition songs for mature women	3/13/2008
Q: Good morning... I am trying to find some good songs for mature women (late 50's). Low alto voice. I ... A: Sherry – Being the "someone" you are writing to – today is Day #1 of a new lease on life in musical ...
sound of music	3/12/2008
Q: I am 14 years old auditioning for a role in the Sound of Music. It is professional Theater and the ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. "Liesl" is the role of an ingénue – which means, her ...
Need Help Deciding a Audition Piece	3/12/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for Les Miserables School Edition and I need a few choices of songs to audition ... A: Daniel – Thank you for the question. "Javert" in LES MISERABLES is written for a baritone. Your ...
Jaw Tension	3/11/2008
Q: My name is Roy and I I'm from the Bay Area in California. I am a very involved choir student ... A: Roy – Thank you for the question. Open your mouth! Simple. Learn your scales from one end of ...
help in musical career	3/10/2008
Q: I actually have two questions. And I am kind of young to be asking some of these questions now,but I ... A: Kelvin – Thank you for the question. Musicians join musicians' unions by signing-up and paying ...
Audition Song?	3/10/2008
Q: I want to audition for the musical Bare, which is a pop opera. The audition notice said to sing a ... A: Samantha – Thank you for the question. You can sing any of your favorite Pop/Rock songs. The vast ...
Getting Started	3/7/2008
Q: I am new to the San Francisco scene. I lived in Canada for the past 17 yrs during which I made a ... A: Hey, Johnny – Thank you for the question. Here is how "Google" can work for you. Paste in: ...
Minnie Fay Audition	3/7/2008
Q: Greetings. I am currently thinking about auditioning for Hello Dolly. My hopes are that I will get ... A: Patricia – Thank you for the question. The role of "Minnie Fay" in HELLO, DOLLY is really fun. ...
CONTEMPORARY!	3/6/2008
Q: I have a problem. I am a 14 year old girl who sings classically. I have done 4 classical singing ... A: H – Thank you for the question. "All I want for Christmas" as sung by Olivia Olson sounds like a ...
beginning voice	3/6/2008
Q: Hey Sean, I am a baritone at the beginner level. I have to choose a piece of musical theater music ... A: Nick – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following baritone songs: How To Handle A ...
Audition for Summerstock	3/5/2008
Q: I have been looking through all of these questions and have tried to find an answer that I could use ... A: Kayla – Thank you for the question. Throw that 16-measure audition book away. Not even in the ...
Ballad Vs Uptempo	3/4/2008
Q: I've always understood the difference between a ballad and an uptempo song to be a difference in ... A: Marley – Thank you for the question. Generally speaking – ballads are most often a solo number and ...
Vocal advice	3/3/2008
Q: I have asked a question previously and would now like to ask, how much time should I be spending ... A: Ruth – Thank you for the question. My first piece of advice is to turn your exercise CD into a ...
Soprano, Mezzo, Alto Balance	3/3/2008
Q: Sean. I have two questions, so I guess I'll start with the long one. I'm 14 and our school ... A: Kelly – Great question. Thank you. Your vocals can always be strengthened. The term "quickly" is ...
uptempo low alto audition piece	3/2/2008
Q: I have an audition for Brigadoon at a local professional theatre coming up in April. The ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. "My Mother's Wedding Day" from BRIGADOON has a 1½ – octave range ...
All around voice question	3/1/2008
Q: Okay so I'm a 17 year old bass, and every time I sing I strain. No matter what register it's in. ... A: Hey, Brandon – Thank you for a great question. As a professional singer and vocal coach I know how ...
Ragtime audition	3/1/2008
Q: Hey Sean, There is a community theater in the area that will shortly be holding auditions for ... A: Logan – Thank you for the question. You have an impressive list of credits. It's good to know you ...
downloads	2/29/2008
Q: I need the soundtrack for "the mystery of Edwin drood" and fast. Is there a website I can buy it or ... A: Kelly – Thank you for the question. Sorry – but I'm not always available for emergency responses. ...
auditions for Into the Woods	2/29/2008
Q: I believe I emailed a question last week and have not heard back. Our community is going to be ... A: Mary – Thank you for the question. Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS is not an easy musical. It ...
Back to the 80s	2/28/2008
Q: On March 11th and 12th, I am auditioning for a show called Back to the 80s. The show is full of ... A: Hey, Kristen – Thank you for the question. Consider these great Pop hits from the '80s. Below are ...
How To Get Started With Singing?	2/27/2008
Q: i'm a young girl and I adore Miley Cyrus! And after I watched her concert I really wanted to become ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. Miley Cyrus is a product. As a product, she is owned by the ...
Please help me out	2/27/2008
Q: I have never had any singing lessons. I know this sounds pathetic but I want to sing so bad but I ... A: Josephine – Thank you for the question. You're right! It sounds pathetic. And whiny. When did ...
BUDDY HOLLY AUDITION	2/26/2008
Q: Sean! I hope you are well. I have an audition coming up for the role of Richie Valens in "Buddy: The ... A: Hey, Ben – Great to hear from you. Whatever you choose, sing it in the manner of Ritchie Valens. ...
Graduation music	2/26/2008
Q: A friend and I were chosen to sing a song at our 8th grade graduation. My father is a high school ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. When the Choir Director at the local High School can't come ...
Audition for Grease	2/25/2008
Q: I played Marty ten years ago. I was 20. But I still look 18. I would like to sing a really good ... A: Katie – Thank you for the question. I am no longer taking new questions about auditions for ...
Help me out	2/24/2008
Q: I have never had any singing lessons. I know this sounds pathetic but I want to sing so bad but I ... A: Josephine – Thank you for the question. You're right! It sounds pathetic. And whiny. When did ...
Beauty and the Beast Auditions	2/24/2008
Q: My community theatre is going to hold auditions for Beauty and the Beast. I would to try out for it, ... A: J – Great question. Thank you. You are not wasting my time. Community Theatre starts with The ...
Audition songs	2/23/2008
Q: My name is Mary and I will be auditioning for a part in "Into The Woods" by Steven Sondheim. I have ... A: Mary – Thank you for the question. Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS is not an easy musical. It ...
Singers and weightlifting	2/23/2008
Q: I would like to ask your advice once again. Having returned to the gym in preparation for a show, I ... A: Hey, Stuart – Great question. Thank you. I totally support your approach to weight training. ...
Vocal Ranges	2/21/2008
Q: How do you figure out what your vocal range is? I'm new to musical theater (though not to "regular" ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to first determine ...
Vocal Concern	2/20/2008
Q: First I want to thank you in advance for your time. My name is Jenifer and I am a 22 year old ... A: Jenifer – Thank you for a great question. As with everything else you are experiencing – it all ...
vocals	2/20/2008
Q: would you be able to give me any advice? Thanks. A: Hey, Steven – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach includes teaching ...
singing, while playing the guitar	2/19/2008
Q: Hey, I have been taking voice lessons and singing regularly since oct, and a guitar player for 8 ... A: Kevin – Thank you for the question. Every discussion about vocal control can be linked to ...
Parade	2/19/2008
Q: In our community theatre production of Parade. I'm trying to get Leo and I was wondering if you ... A: Armando – Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your success with ZOMBIE PROM. I'm glad ...
Legit, Head Voice, Mix, Belt, and Chest, Oh my!	2/18/2008
Q: I'm a 12 year old girl, I have a huge interest in musical theatre. I began training my voice ... A: Jessica – You are much too young for any teacher to claim they are training you "formally" and to ...
Choosing the right college audition peices	2/17/2008
Q: I am auditioning at Ithaca College for musical theatre. The songs which I have considered seem ... A: Nora – Thank you for the question. Nora, my friend, you need way-more than a few song titles from ...
Auditions	2/17/2008
Q: i am 15 and i am a soprano 2 in choir but i am a medium to low alto and i am having trouble finding ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. You are that "flexible alto" I occasionally refer to when ...
GODSPELL	2/16/2008
Q: Im Jonathan and im a high tenor. My problem is partly my range and the song i have to sing. I can ... A: Jonathan – Thank you for the question. Speaking in treble clef – the language of the vast majority ...
My getting-there vibrato	2/16/2008
Q: In the past, I would say 2-4 months, I have noticed myself starting to achieve a vibrato. But, it ... A: Kevin – Thank you for the follow-through and the clarification. Some coaches suggest mimicking a ...
Muscial Audition	2/15/2008
Q: My daughter, who is 15, will be auditioning for the first time for a musical. She is looking to ... A: Janet – Thank you for posting the questions. Unfortunately, allexperts.com is not a place where I ...
audition song	2/14/2008
Q: I am auditioning for the first time at our local Theatre In The Park--what audition song would be ... A: Erica – Thank you for the question. I assume the listed titles are the projected show for the ...
Audition for Wait Until Dark?	2/14/2008
Q: I just saw an immediate casting for Wait Until Dark for the role of Gloria. She is right in my age ... A: Lizzie – Thank you for a great question. Your competition will be SO GLAD you showed up. Why. ...
Shaky vocals in recording	2/13/2008
Q: We've been having this problem with certain sustained notes going a little shaky when sung during ... A: Hey, Jeremiah – Thank you for the question. Start with scales throughout your entire range, every ...
Into the Woods	2/13/2008
Q: I would describe myself as a lyric tenor who sings either first or second tenor in choir just ... A: Shane – Thank you for the question. How old is "Jack" supposed to be? Watch Judge Judy once in a ...
a boost of the middle range	2/12/2008
Q: I'm resubmitting the question as you asked (I just thought that it was a bit too specific, even ... A: Sandra – Thank for re-submitting your question openly. It is a great question and one that many ...
My getting-there vibrato	2/12/2008
Q: In the past, I would say 2-4 months, I have noticed myself starting to achieve a vibrato. But, it ... A: Kevin – Thank you for a great question. Vibrato is NOT achieved by forcing anything! Whoever – or ...
Vocal Range	2/9/2008
Q: I'm sorry this is an amateurish question but I need to know: I'm in my church choir and we do alot ... A: Jennifer – Thank you for the question. Your concerns are absolutely those of a professional ...
Audition song	2/7/2008
Q: I am auditioning for You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. I am a baritone with some higher notes (Low F ... A: Zach – Thank you for the question. Depending on your "type" and personal preferences, you are a ...
audition song	2/7/2008
Q: just a quick note the auditions are on friday but i would really appreciate this answered by ... A: Hey, Kara — Thank you for the post. Sorry I was late in getting to it. I trust all went well. ...
Audition suggestion	2/6/2008
Q: I am auditioning for Franca in a production of "Light in the Piazza." The character's voice fits ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. Whatever you wind up choosing for your audition, suggest ...
Song	2/5/2008
Q: Ok, so i have auditions for a play at my school and i dont no what song to sing! Any suggestions? ... A: Caitlin – Thank you for the question. Most plays with singing opportunities don't require ...
Song	2/5/2008
Q: Ok, so i have auditions for a play at my school and i dont no what song to sing! Any suggestions? ... A: Caitlin – Thank you for the question. Most plays with singing opportunities don't require ...
Parade auditions	2/4/2008
Q: I am auditioning for the role of Mary Phagan in Parade, and I need two contrasting contemporary ... A: Corri – Thank you for the question. No matter the available audition, your first responsibility as ...
Range, scales, and voice coaches	2/3/2008
Q: First off I would like to thank you for answering my question about my audition piece for You're A ... A: Hannah! Thank you for the follow-through. The last thing you need to do is "study" with someone ...
Forever Seeking High Notes	2/2/2008
Q: I am a soprano and have studied voice for over 15 years, received an undergraduate degree in vocal ... A: Mimi – Thank you for the follow-through question. I appreciate the critical tone of your response. ...
Annie Get Your Gun	2/2/2008
Q: Martinfield, I'm a 16 year old tenor trying out for Annie Get Your Gun at my school, and I need some ... A: Tom – Thank you for the question. There are two tenor roles in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN – "Charlie" and ...
musical theatre duets for boys	2/1/2008
Q: Could you give me some suggestions for musical theatre duets for boys with unchanged voices. (age ... A: Maureen – Thank you for the question. The first question back to you is – WHY? Broadway Duets for ...
Seeking audition song ideas	1/31/2008
Q: My son, 14, is going to audition for a 2-week school of the arts program at the middle school level ... A: Scott – Thank you for the question. Not every guy at 14 has a range that can be easily classified, ...
Audition song	1/31/2008
Q: Well I'm auditioning for Working the Musical so i was wondering what a good song for auditions would ... A: Diana – WORKING is a wonderful musical and one that is enjoying a resurgence of attention. ...
audition song for high school play	1/30/2008
Q: My name is Sierra. I am 16 years old. My high schools theatre program is having auditions for the ... A: Sierra – Thank you for the question. The "Step Sisters" of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA ...
Nancy audition	1/29/2008
Q: I am auditioning for Nancy and I'm having trouble finding a song. I have been through Mame (If he ... A: Ruth – Even though your sound sample is very short – it's long enough for me to observe that it ...
hoarseness	1/28/2008
Q: I am a legit soprano and I've never experienced my current problem before. I recently got over a ... A: Maggie – Great question. Thank you! I never give pharmaceutical or medical advice. I will, ...
Prerequisites for studying Vocal Performance in College/University?	1/27/2008
Q: I'm a high school student that has been recently looking in University courses in music. I'm a ... A: Rachel – Thank you for the question. Go to the websites of the colleges of your choice. Make sure ...
a few questions on getting started in musical theater	1/27/2008
Q: I've been considering pursuing a career in musical theater. I don't know how to sing or act (well ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. You are not being vague. But you are clearly unaware of what ...
Larken Audition	1/26/2008
Q: I'm auditioning for the role of Lady Larken in Once Upon A Mattress, but I have a bit of problem. ... A: Lucy – Great question. You cannot "fake" a soprano voice. Ask a legitimate soprano. The ...
Forever Seeking High Notes	1/25/2008
Q: I am a soprano and have studied voice for over 15 years, received an undergraduate degree in vocal ... A: Mimi – Thank you for the question. If I were the Chair of the Music Department at the major ...
Beast in Beauty and the Beast	1/25/2008
Q: Hey Sean, lol my name is Sean as well. I am 16 years old and I'm playing the Beast in my theatre ... A: Sean – Thank you for the question. No matter the vowel, duration is first discussed by the ...
Nancy audition	1/24/2008
Q: I am auditioning for Nancy and I'm having trouble finding a song. I have been through Mame (If he ... A: Ruth – Thank you for the follow-through response. I listened to your mp3 sample. The best advice ...
Nancy audition	1/23/2008
Q: I am auditioning for Nancy and I'm having trouble finding a song. I have been through Mame (If he ... A: Ruth – Thank you for the question. You can use any of these songs as long as you allow the ...
"Gorgeous" for an audition song	1/22/2008
Q: I am auditioning for Penny in "Urinetown" with "Gorgeous" (LOVE the song!!)How would the delivery be ... A: Marla – Thank you for the question. URINETOWN sits somewhere in the shadows and between the cracks ...
mixing	1/21/2008
Q: I have a question about the vocal technique called "mixing." I've been singing and performing in ... A: Brooke – Great question. Thank you. There is no such technique – i.e., an applied and ...
NATS Competition	1/20/2008
Q: I am a college student studying Vocal Performance at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. I am ... A: Kate – Thank you for the question. Wow. Am I glad you contacted me. "Adelaide's Lament" at a ...
trill	1/19/2008
Q: hi,I wanted to ask you the ways that a singer can do the trill,I try it every day, at first slowly ... A: Sheida – Thank you for the question. What makes you so sure you are a coloratura? Whoever made ...
Range Classifications	1/19/2008
Q: Sean. I have a question pertaining to range. If you can hit a pitch, no matter how quiet, does it ... A: Kelly – Great question. Thank you. School choruses and neighborhood choirs are not always ...
first b'way audition at the EIE this month!	1/18/2008
Q: I'm going to the open call at the EIE...seeing that it's a call for multiple shows, it's my first ... A: Jenn – Thank you for the question. CHILDREN OF EDEN is a children's musical. It's the last show ...
Audition songs???	1/16/2008
Q: my high school is doing Les Miserables for the spring musical, and we need a ballad and an uptune ... A: Stacey – Thank you for the question. Consider "Easy To Be Hard" (HAIR) as an alternative ballad. ...
duets	1/15/2008
Q: My friend and I want to sing a duet at our district chorus cabaret. He is a tenor and I am an alto ... A: Jasmine – Thank you for the question. One of the best singing teams in Las Vegas-type big ...
Tony in West Side Story	1/15/2008
Q: I'm a classically trained tenor (range Ab to C#) who has just been cast as Tony in a production of ... A: Stuart – Great question! Thank you. WEST SIDE STORY premiered more than a half-century ago. The ...
urgent question on an upcoming audition	1/14/2008
Q: my name is Valerie and I have an upcoming audition for TELSEY+COMPANY!!! I am a mezzo-sop belt to ... A: Valerie – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following: "I Can Cook Too" – ON THE ...
Overcoming Stage Fright - Choosing A Good Alto Piece	1/14/2008
Q: I would love to audition for my local area's singing talent show. I am used to signing with a group ... A: Mariah – Thank you for the question.. Your range in treble clef translates to Low F to High F. ...
Choral and Musical Theatre	1/13/2008
Q: I am 16 going on 17. I am a tenor who has a range from comfortably f3-A4 but i can go down to C3 if ... A: Jonathan – Thank you for the question. Learn how to identify your range in treble clef, i.e., as ...
audition for nancy in oliver	1/13/2008
Q: I am a 26 year old alto i am auditioning for the role of nancy for the bbc and would like advice on ... A: Keira – The role of Nancy is written for a low alto with a bright sound and a very strong belt. It ...
PLEASE HELP?	1/12/2008
Q: im a vocal major in pebblebrook and i was wondering if you could help me select some audition songs ... A: Luana – Thank you for the question. Wow! You are really all over the map with your information. ...
auditioning for Chicago	1/11/2008
Q: I am auditioning for a role in Chicago. It has been years since I have last auditioned for anything. ... A: Sacha – Thank you for the question. Don't sing "Defying Gravity" for anything. Songs from the ...
Audition peice for changing range	1/11/2008
Q: I am 15 years old and would like to audition for Your A Good Man Charlie Brown. As usual (or I'm ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. As a professional vocal coach, I know that the first ...
Tenor?	1/10/2008
Q: Martinfield! So, I am a sophomore in high school, and in the school choir, where the choir ... A: Marley – Great question. Thank you. As a professional vocal coach my job is to identify your ...
audition songs!	1/9/2008
Q: i have been recalled for the Royal Academy, London and for my two audition songs this time..I am ... A: Laura – Thank you for the question. What you need to do is bring your sensibilities of blues, ...
Nancy Auditon for OLIVER	1/8/2008
Q: I need some help - I started singing teaching last year and have had someone contact me needing a ... A: Jenny – Thank you for the question. "On my own" is the last song anyone wants to hear at an ...
Auditon Piece	1/7/2008
Q: I have an audition for Beauty and the Beast at my school and I am stuck on what song I should use. ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question and the details. The roles of "Belle" and "Mrs. Potts" in ...
Alto/Belter song	1/6/2008
Q: I'm looking for a funny uptempo alto/belter song for an upcoming festival. I'm trying to find ... A: Kelsey – Thank you for the question. Consider the following: I'm Breaking Down – FALSETTOS I'm ...
support	1/5/2008
Q: So for my school's spring production, we are doing Oklahoma. Our new drama teacher made the decision ... A: Ayse – Thank you for the question. Where do you get all this nonsense about your "chest voice" and ...
vocal part/belting	1/5/2008
Q: Martinfield, I have a couple questions. First of all, I'm really confused about what my vocal ... A: Brooke – Thank you for the question and all the information. For most young singers – and, ...
broadway	1/4/2008
Q: Ok so basically I am a girl who was born with a natural talent to sing. I'm not just saying that. ... A: Lynz – Thank you for the question. At 15 years old you are just at the beginning of being ready ...
Moulin Rouge	1/4/2008
Q: I read someone asked you about doing Moulin Rouge. Do you know how I could get the rights in order ... A: Florencia – Thank you for re-posting your question. A transaction of this variety is very high ...
Audition piece for The Sound of Music	1/3/2008
Q: My local dinner theatre just announced auditions for their show of the Sound of Music. I would love ... A: Rebecca – The role of "Liesl" in SOUND OF MUSIC is a wonderful part. The very best choices for ...
bass...	1/3/2008
Q: My name is Raymond Weber. I live in New York and i am a freshman in high school. I'm 14 years old. ... A: Hey, Raymond! Wow! Thank you for all the information. The solution to taking lessons that your ...
Audition for Dodger	1/2/2008
Q: Martinfield, Thank you for reading my question! My high school is going to do a production of ... A: Hey, Grey! Thank you for the question. Why so near to the deadline? What makes you think you can ...
Audtion Help	1/1/2008
Q: We will soon be holding auditions for our choirs and musical. My singing range is from A below ... A: Kacey – Thank you for the question. Depending on the timbre (the sound) of your voice, the range ...
Grease Auditions	12/31/2007
Q: My high school is doing Grease. I am a freshman and really want to make and impression on the ... A: Hey, Diana – Thank you for the question. Listen to the Original Broadway Cast recording. Keep in ...
musical songs	12/30/2007
Q: I like to sing as an alto although i have been told i am a soprano . being a cabaret artist i am ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. Thank you for connecting me to your song sample. Very nice! ...
How to find a good voice instructor	12/30/2007
Q: .. I'm currently taking acting classes, but I plan to go into musical theatre, so I'm currently ... A: David – Thank you for the question. The vast majority of my clients come to me through ...
musical theater auditions	12/29/2007
Q: Hey Sean, im 15 and and im trying out for the musical "company". My director requires 32 bars of a ... A: Chanel – Thank you for the question. "Company" is a great musical. Musicals such as WICKED, RENT, ...
Thoroughly Modern Millie	12/27/2007
Q: My school's musical production is coming up, and as a sophomore I would like to show our drama coach ... A: Jackie – Thank you for the question. THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE is a wonderful musical. In addition ...
Male Vocal Coaching	12/26/2007
Q: I'm a fairly young vocal coach wannabe. I've had a lot of experience helping females out with their ... A: Sian – Thank you for a great question. I appreciate all the details and your sincerity. Everyone ...
Full Monty	12/26/2007
Q: I'm planning to audition for The Full Monty in the Spring and have been looking for an appropriate ... A: Kathy – Thank you for the question. "The Full Monty" has a number of wonderful supporting roles ...
Cabaret audition song	12/25/2007
Q: Sean, I am auditioning for Frauline Schneider or Frauline Krost in Cabaret. I'm a soprano but I have ... A: Maureen – Thank you for the question. "Fraulein Schneider" is written for the low alto, also ...
musical comedy	12/24/2007
Q: I am desperately looking for a song to fit my voice, but that is appropriate for a musical comedy ... A: Danielle - Thank you for the follow-through and for being such a good sport. I don't encourage ...
Audition song	12/24/2007
Q: I can sing mezzo-soprano and soprano. I am doing a musical that is about a camp where kids conquer ... A: Amelia – Thank you for the question. With the exception of Yma Sumac, no singer's voice can fall ...
college audition piece for Bass	12/23/2007
Q: We just realized that my son has to pick 2 audition pieces (different styles) for a college music ... A: April – Thank you for the question. I am assuming your son is auditioning as a voice major in the ...
Into the Woods	12/23/2007
Q: my name is TJ and I am a 16 year old baritone auditioning for my school's musical of Into the Woods? ... A: TJ – "The Baker" in Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS sits in the standard baritone range. Generally ...
Cabaret Audition	12/22/2007
Q: I am auditioning for Cabaret, specifically the role of Fraulein Schneider. I'm looking for a song ... A: Dani – Thank you for the question. "Fraulein Schneider" is written for the low alto, also referred ...
musical comedy	12/22/2007
Q: I am desperately looking for a song to fit my voice, but that is appropriate for a musical comedy ... A: Danielle — Thank you for the question. You are answering your own question. Trusting the ...
Into the Woods audition	12/21/2007
Q: I'm 16 and a Junior in highs and are musical this year is Into the Woods. I really want the part of ... A: Morgan – Thank you for the question. Your job is to prove that you can sing Stephen Sondheim. Go ...
Seussical Audition	12/20/2007
Q: My name is Eugene and the theater company that I recently joined is doing Seussical in the spring. ... A: Eugene – Thank you for the question. Eugene, my friend, all the conditions around all your ...
Feb 1 reading of new musical in San Francisco	12/19/2007
Q: We're looking for singer actors for a reading of LIGHT, an inspiring, funny, serious, beautiful ... A: Miranda – Thank you for the question. Craig's List is an amazing resource for musicians and actors ...
Belting	12/18/2007
Q: I was wondering how I could increse my belting range. I'm 14, so I don't know if it will come in ... A: Kaylee – Thanks for the follow-through question. I stand by my previous advice. If your present ...
audition choice for forum	12/17/2007
Q: I want to audition for A funny thing happened on the way to the forum through my college, and we ... A: Anne – Thank you for the question. Bear in mind that Whoopi Goldberg played "Pseudolous" in the ...
How	12/16/2007
Q: I dont know if you can help me but, i like hardcore music and i would like to scream like this but i ... A: Samuel – Thank you for the question. As a professional vocal coach, my job is to first identify ...
Voice Coach	12/15/2007
Q: I was wondering if you could give some advice on how to go about compromising on price for a vocal ... A: Kelly – Thank you for an interesting question. There’s no way you can learn what you need to learn ...
Belting	12/15/2007
Q: I was wondering how I could increse my belting range. I'm 14, so I don't know if it will come in ... A: Kaylee – Thank you for the question. As a professional vocal coach, my job is to first identify ...
singing	12/14/2007
Q: I learn how to breath for singing and warm up my voice from a music teacher. I don't know what I am ... A: Savi – Thank you for the question. You need to get into an exercise program that will give you ...
audition song	12/13/2007
Q: So I am auditioning for my school musical, Les Miserables and I technically sing the alto part, but ... A: Natalie – Thank you for the question. The description of your range puts you in the mezzo-soprano ...
auditioning for musical with african american background	12/13/2007
Q: I am going to be auditioning for "Crowns" by regina Taylor in February. I need a monolgue and a ... A: Ashley – Thank you for the question. I am familiar with CROWNS. A very successful production was ...
Improving the voice of a young baritone	12/12/2007
Q: Im a seventeen year old male singer that has recently begun singing a lot, both in the musical ... A: Israel – Thank you for the question. All my baritones sing to a balanced and fully-voiced High A, ...
HELP!!!	12/12/2007
Q: I want to get into a musical career but I don't no how. A: Annabell – Thank you for a great question. If you are old enough, apply to the nearest college you ...
Belted Note or Headvoice?	12/10/2007
Q: I am an 18 years old male who started singing and taking vocal lessons just a little over a year ... A: Tom – Thank you for the question. There is no such thing as a Baritenor. Based on your ...
Ragtime	12/9/2007
Q: Sean, I am auditionig for the musical ragtime next week and I want to be sarah. People say i have a ... A: Brianna – The role of “Sarah” in RAGTIME was introduced by Audra McDonald. Ms. McDonald is not the ...
High School Show Choir Audition Piece	12/9/2007
Q: I am interested in auditioning for my high school show choir, but I am having the common problem of ... A: Hayley – Thank you for the question. Speaking in treble clef, I assume you mean 4th-line D and 4th ...
Damn Yankees...	12/8/2007
Q: This year my High School's Drama Club is putting on Damn Yankees. Auditions are after Christmas ... A: Hey, Dylan – Thanks for the question. Dylan, my friend, with your qualifications – all you have to ...
Contrast audition song for lyric soprano 1	12/7/2007
Q: My 14 year old daughter studies voice under a wonderful voice teacher. My daughter has a high ... A: Beth – Thank you for the question. Given your descriptions – I cannot agree that your daughter ...
Fear of Singing	12/7/2007
Q: Mostly I think I sing all right. I only started singing in choir as a freshman and sang alto. I ... A: Kathryn – Thank you for the question. I sincerely appreciate your sincerity and heartfelt message. ...
Crazy for you	12/6/2007
Q: I am auditioning for my high school spring musical Crazy for You. I really need some advice on ... A: Hey, Sydney – Thank you for the question. Yes, you are very lost. CRAZY FOR YOU is an adaptation ...
Audition for "Kiss Me, Kate"	12/6/2007
Q: I'm a senior in high school who participates in three theatre productions a year and our school's ... A: Alison – Thank you for the question. The role of “Lois” in Cole Porter’s KISS ME KATE belongs to ...
Audition Song	12/5/2007
Q: my name's Christina and I was wondering what would be a good audition song for the musical Beauty ... A: Christina – Thank you for the question. "Belle" is not a belter. There is a difference between ...
What's wrong with me?!	12/5/2007
Q: Um, I didn't mean to click private last time. I'm sorry. It's not clicked as of now... Hi Sean, I ... A: Jordan – Thank you for re-posting a great question. I appreciate it. Eighteen is a good year for ...
tearing and lack of coach	12/3/2007
Q: I have been lately trying to improve my singing voice, but a vocal coach is not an option for me ... A: Sloane – Thank you for the question. No matter how much money you have or don't have to pay a ...
audition songs for the musically challanged	12/2/2007
Q: I'm 16 years old and auditioning for Guys and Dolls at my high school. Singing,however,is my weak ... A: Kelly – Thank you for the question. Wow! And which members of the audition panel do you think is ...
Singing help :(	12/1/2007
Q: Heyy... I've been practicing my singing alone for a couple of years now, and I've corrected ... A: Dan – Great question, thank you. Dan, my friend, part of my job as a professional vocal coach is ...
... vocal lesson	11/30/2007
Q: hey , im jane and im 16 year old. i just want to ask about.. what's the best age to start a vocal ... A: Jane – Thank you for the question. What makes you think you are too old to start taking vocal ...
starting at eighteen from scratch	11/28/2007
Q: my name is Sarah, I'm eighteen years old and currently enrolled in college as an illustration major. ... A: Sarah – Thank you for a great question. The answer is – as with everything – it's never too late ...
audition song	11/28/2007
Q: What would be a good women's audition song for the musical Big River? A: Julia – Thank you for the question. The women's roles in Roger Miller's BIG RIVER – The Adventures ...
Shaky in head voice, not in chest	11/27/2007
Q: Sorry about making it private before. I must have accidentally clicked on it. Hello! I'm Kelly ... A: Kelly – Great question. Thank you. I appreciate your honesty. Allow me to be as frank, OK? ...
Urinetown	11/26/2007
Q: My friend who is in our high school's varsity choir thinks I have a "good voice." She also has been ... A: Kelly – Thank you for the question. It starts with you listening to the Original Cast recording of ...
Audition song	11/26/2007
Q: I'm 14 and I love to sing. I'm a soprano 1, I don't really know my range, but I can go pretty high, ... A: Florence – Thank you for the question. The role of "Marian" in Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN is ...
Good audition pieces for a soprano 2 or an alto 1	11/24/2007
Q: My name is Tara. I ussualy sing alto in my school choir and alto 1 for a 4 part division, however ... A: Tara – Thank you for the question. Speaking in treble clef, what you have described is a range of ...
I am a good singer and i need to get exposed.	11/24/2007
Q: I want to be a well known professional singer but I am only 13.Well i need an agent i think and a ... A: Rayna – Thank you for the question. I appreciate your honesty. Let me help you, OK? I work with ...
school play	11/23/2007
Q: I am aiming to act the part of Rapunzel in Into the Woods a play my high school is putting on. The ... A: Jordan – Thank you for the question. Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS is a wonderful show. Check ...
Singing	11/23/2007
Q: My chorus teacher says that i'm a baratone how do i know if i'm a baratone or not? And how do i ... A: Kevin – Thank you for the follow-through question. I’m going to be around for a long time and you ...
Baroque Repertoire	11/22/2007
Q: I am 42 years old and am studying voice at a university. I am a mezzo soprano with a range of g ... A: Jenna – Thank you for the question. You have my permission to find yourself a new teacher. WHY, ...
audition song	11/21/2007
Q: i'm leah, i'm fifteen and i go to the same school as jeremy. he has told me about this site so i ... A: Hey, Leah – Thank you for the question. Tell Jeremy I'm rooting for him. Put your copy of ...
Soprano Character Songs.	11/20/2007
Q: I will be auditioning for musical theatre university courses early next year, and need to prepare a ... A: Jess – Thank you for the question. None of your songs show off what a full-fledged soprano can do. ...
Musical theatre auditions	11/20/2007
Q: I am a senior in high school, and I am planning to study musical theatre in college. For my ... A: Jessie – Thank you for the question. There are such anthologies. Avoid them. Instead, seek out ...
Reno Sweeney audition	11/19/2007
Q: Martinfield, I am very interesting in auditioning for the role of Reno Sweeney at my high school. ... A: Imani – Thank you for the question. I appreciate your sincerity. "Reno Sweeney" in Cole Porter's ...
Singing	11/19/2007
Q: My chorus teacher says that i'm a baratone how do i know if i'm a baratone or not? And how do i ... A: Hey, Kevin – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to help my ...
Guys and Dolls Auditions	11/18/2007
Q: I am a young soprano my top note is me F above High C, but I can also sing alto roles though I tend ... A: Ella – Thank you for the question. The difference you need to see between the two roles of ...
Little Shop of Horrors Audition	11/17/2007
Q: My high school's spring musical tryouts are coming up for little shop of horrors and i have no idea ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. What do you mean by "a rather larger range"? What are the ...
need an audition song	11/17/2007
Q: my school is putting on The Music Man this year...last year we did Into The Woods and I got the role ... A: Hey, Jeremy – Thank you for the question. There is no such thing as being between a baritone and a ...
Voice	11/16/2007
Q: I am interested in someday singing on Broadway. (mostly Christine in the Phantom of the Opera) I ... A: Victoria – Thank you for the question. Everyone finds their first inspiration to sing from ...
general question	11/16/2007
Q: I am glad to know that there is an expert out there who can help me out. First Question, what do ... A: Catherine – Thank you for the compliment. The role of "Tuptim" in THE KING & I is definitely ...
west side story songs	11/15/2007
Q: Hey! My school's going to be putting on West Wide Story next year, yay! and I was wanting to ... A: Ashleigh – Thanks for the question. "Maria" in WEST SIDE STORY is a soprano. Women who have sung ...
Auditions	11/15/2007
Q: I am auditioning for different acting summer camps across the country. I am mainly auditioning for ... A: Amanda – Thanks for the question. Choosing monologues is an extremely subjective thing. You must ...
Auditioning for Into the Woods	11/14/2007
Q: my name is Amanda and i am a senior in high school and i was wondering if i could get some help... ... A: Amanda – Thank you for the question. You cannot audition for both Cinderella and the Baker’s Wife. ...
mezzo audition songs	11/13/2007
Q: ) My drama class is having an audition for a musical called "Once On This Island" and I'm going for ... A: Gianna – Thank you for the question. "Andrea" in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is nothing more than the ...
singing	11/13/2007
Q: I'm almost afraid to ask after the last response i read...but here goes. My 12 year old daughter ... A: Kerri – Thank you for the question. Thank you for being so brave. I'm sure you have your ...
audition piece	11/12/2007
Q: I have a last minute audition for Falsettos and I am looking for a song to audition with. THe ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. A number of my clients have appeared in FALSETTOS. Not all ...
Song help	11/12/2007
Q: A week ago my voice teacher picked out two songs for me to sing at the NYSSMA solo festival. At the ... A: Maddy – Thank you for a great question. See what happens when you make an uninformed decision? ...
audition song for "Working"	11/11/2007
Q: my name is Catherine, and I am 15 years old. I am going to audition for the musical- "Working" as ... A: Catherine – Thank you for the question. Have you listened to the Original Cast or Revival Cast ...
My vocal range	11/10/2007
Q: I had looked over another question relating to this, but you didn't answer to this specific ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to correctly ...
Larynx	11/9/2007
Q: How do you feel about this larynx should not move stuff? For me, as a professional singer, I looked ... A: Chris – Thank you for the questions and for your support. God knows how you attempted to ...
Audition suggestion for children's theatre	11/8/2007
Q: My daughter is 9 and is going for her second audition for a children's theatre production. She is ... A: Leah – Thank you for the question. The term "higher notes" is always in relationship to the ...
Belting	11/7/2007
Q: I am in a high school select choir and i have to audition for a role in our school play. My choir ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. You do not have a 3 ½ octave range. With the most rare of ...
picking an audition song	11/7/2007
Q: I am a grad student in an MA program and am planning to audition for our school's production of ... A: Heather – Thank you for the question. In addition to BABY, Maltby and Shire also composed: Big, ...
Need help choosing an audition song for "They're Playing Our Song"	11/6/2007
Q: I'm sort of stuck. My college is holding auditions for "They're Playing Our Song", and while I have ... A: Katie – Thank you for the question. The role of "Sonia" sits between Low E and 3rd-line B. Your ...
Help!	11/6/2007
Q: I have a mezzo/alto vocal range and I was wonder if you knew any broadway songs that are in my ... A: Juanita – Thank you for the question. Yes! I do. You can know the same. Here's how. Check out ...
Into The WOods	11/5/2007
Q: ! our school musical (all girls small high school) this year is going to be Into the Woods. I know ... A: Maria – Thank you for the question. I appreciate all the information. Welcome to the Dark Side of ...
broadway trios	11/4/2007
Q: I am doing a project with two other girls in a theatre class. Can you think of some good trio songs ... A: Sabrielle – Thank you for the question. Listen to "Sing for your supper" (THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE), ...
Pop songs	11/4/2007
Q: I am a freshman music theatre major in a theatre conservatory. I have an audition in a few months ... A: Hey, Matthew – Thank you for the question. Unless you have been given a list of stipulations, the ...
Bartine Frustrations	11/3/2007
Q: As a 16 year old male who really enjoys musicals, (especially moulin rouge and thoroughly modern ... A: Aidan – Thank you for the follow-through question. Now that we're friends – let me help you – OK?! ...
whether to choose a role for auditions	11/3/2007
Q: Sean, I plan to audition for a community production of Damn Yankees several months from now. I'm ... A: Karen – Thank you for the question. Your best approach is to just assume all the leads have been ...
Best key for aging voice	11/2/2007
Q: Sean- I read a post you did for Frank and I would like to pose a question. I have been a musical ... A: Cassandra – Great question! Thank you. There is no such thing as the best key for – what was that ...
high note	11/2/2007
Q: I am a relatively young soprano. I am trying to learn the song "The Phantom of the Opera." However, ... A: Jordyn – Thank you for the question. I'm not sure what you mean by "relatively young". The first ...
less brightness?	11/1/2007
Q: Mr. Martinfield, I'm a soprano with a light, bright voice and I was wondering if there was a way to ... A: Ashley – Thank you for the question. Jason Robert Brown does not write for the soprano voice. The ...
Bartine Frustrations	11/1/2007
Q: As a 16 year old male who really enjoys musicals, (especially moulin rouge and thoroughly modern ... A: Aidan – Thank you for the question. Sixteen is very young for a baritone. The qualities that ...
Cabaret audition	10/31/2007
Q: I've enjoyed reading your helpful answers to so many questions here; you're a great resource for ... A: Charlie – Thank you for the question and your support. Unless otherwise stated or requested in the ...
Popular/Jazz songs for a soprano	10/30/2007
Q: Martinfield, your credentials are staggering, and you give many insightful and informing ... A: Lindsay – Thank you for the question. Teaming sopranos with jazz standards depends on the Soprano. ...
Tevye Audition	10/29/2007
Q: I am 16 in high school and am looking forward to our production of Fiddler on the Roof next ... A: Hey, Trent – Thank you for the question. The role of "Tevye" in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF starts with ...
Age and what to look for in a voice teacher	10/28/2007
Q: Marinfield, My name is Katharin and I am 20 years old. Due to personal circumstances I am getting ... A: Katharin – Old is as Old does. One does not start a career On Broadway – not "Off Broadway" – ...
Audition Song	10/27/2007
Q: So, we just found out today that our school musical will be "Thoroughly Modern Millie". After doing ... A: Hey, Chris – Thank you for the question. Sounds like you have it made. For now. Are you going to ...
Need an audition song for Chicago	10/26/2007
Q: I'll be auditioning for a production of Chicago in December, and I have no idea what to sing for the ... A: Hey, Chloe – Thank you for the question. Whenever possible, choose a song by the same composer or ...
musical auditions	10/26/2007
Q: Hey! I am auditioning for my school's musical little shop of horrors. I am having trouble selecting ... A: Lindsey – Thank you for the question. There are three musicals that have appropriated Pop Songs ...
Appropriate Roles	10/25/2007
Q: Sean, Although I've been singing most of my life, I've recently had the opportunity to begin voice ... A: Ellen – Thank you for the question. Before you start auditioning – your résumé must indicate your ...
Help to find a song...please	10/25/2007
Q: My name is Kevin, im 15 years old. And i need help finding a song for an audition on monday. The ... A: Kevin, my friend! This is your lucky day. Download the songs from the Broadway musical JERSEY ...
Rizzo audition for high school's "Grease."	10/24/2007
Q: I am a senior at a small high school in IL and for our spring musical we're going to be doing ... A: They all point to one thing. You need to re-think the character of "Rizzo". Her role is not the ...
Little Shop of Horrors	10/24/2007
Q: Martinfield, I am auditioning for my university's performance of "Little Shop of Horrors." I'm a ... A: Jess – Thank you for the question. It's all about your sense of tempo. "Stranger to the Rain" ...
Audition Songs	10/23/2007
Q: Mr. Martinfield, I have been performing since I was very little in a local Regional theatre, and it ... A: Maggie – Thank you for the question. Before you get any older, put your sheet music of "Still ...
video audition.	10/22/2007
Q: My daughter is 13 yrs old and is applying for a 3 day theare workshop in NYC. Along with the ... A: Kathleen – Thank you for the question. A 3-day workshop? With how many in each class? Just ...
Secret Garden	10/21/2007
Q: I am shortly auditioning for my community theatre's production of the Secret Garden. I am a 16 year ... A: John – Thank you for the question. Your job as a baritone is to know the show you are auditioning ...
upbeat contemporary	10/19/2007
Q: .. i am a professional actress looking for a great, contemporary, upbeat, musical theatre song to ... A: Mary – Thank you for the question. "Common" is the name of The Game. There are two good reasons ...
need a song suggestion	10/18/2007
Q: I need a non- broadway song that I can belt for a college audition. My full range is eflat below ... A: Emily – Thank you for the question. There is a reason why you are being asked to perform a ...
Audition	10/17/2007
Q: Hey, I am a baritone singer, looking for audition songs for post-secondary musical theatre ... A: David – Thank you for the question. Are you a career-oriented singer? If so, then there is one ...
Audition Song	10/17/2007
Q: I am auditioning for WAAPA this year in Australia for the Music Theatre course (western australian ... A: Erin – Thank you for the question. Always be wary of advice that comes from fellow-students. If ...
Vocal Issues	10/15/2007
Q: Im Hailey ,15, and Im a well...aspirng actress. The problem however is with my singing, since Im ... A: Hailey – Thank you for the question. If you were my client, you would never go to an audition ...
hi =]	10/15/2007
Q: hey, im interested in enhancing my voice =] can you suggest any exercises to help me sound better ... A: Dani – Thank you for the question. Enhancing one's voice essentially means that we out here in ...
Voacal Help	10/14/2007
Q: Sean Martinfield, I have a couple of questions that have been bugging me for a while. Hopefully ... A: Alexis – Thank you so much for getting back to me! You really did your best with these two ...
Into the Woods Auditions	10/13/2007
Q: I am shortly auditioning for my school play of into the woods. I am a 15 year old tenor and have ... A: TJ – Thank you for the question. "Jack" from INTO THE WOODS is a great role. Always count on ...
Bat Boy audition	10/13/2007
Q: I'm a mezzo-belter, and at the end of this month I am auditioning for the role of Meredith Parker in ... A: Linzi – Thank you for the question. I'm not excited about your choices either. Way-too glum. My ...
singing.	10/12/2007
Q: i am a fairly good singer but some songs are in the change over section for me therefore i cannot ... A: Hey, Courtney – Thank you for the question. Paramore's "Hallelujah" is not a difficult song. Its ...
3 Auditions in the next year	10/11/2007
Q: I would like advice on 3 different audition songs for Annie in "Annie Get Your Gun", any principal ... A: Jane – Thank you for the question. Let's start with you being a contralto, especially one who ...
Into the Woods--the witch	10/10/2007
Q: I am auditioning for a community theatre's production of "Into the Woods" in November. We are to ... A: Marie – Thank you for the question. Here's what you need to know. You need to know if you can ...
singing loudly	10/9/2007
Q: Sean, I am 12 years old girl. I have a singing problem. Recently (over the past 6 months) my voice ... A: Welcome to the world of being a Singer. Until you are at least twice as old as you are right now ...
tonsillectomy	10/8/2007
Q: I am a 18 year old female vocal performance major and I have been thinking of having my tonsils ... A: Christina – Thank you for the question. I never give medical advice. A tonsillectomy is not a ...
Voacal Help	10/7/2007
Q: Sean Martinfield, I have a couple of questions that have been bugging me for a while. Hopefully ... A: Alexis – Thank you for getting back to me. The answers, of course, are "Yes!" During this period ...
The Counter-tenor	10/7/2007
Q: I can sing F below middle C (sometimes a third below that)to C# or D and octave above Tenor C.I can ... A: Hey, Jonny – Thank you for a great question. You need to get out more and expand your general ...
Audition Song?	10/4/2007
Q: I am auditioning for a role in "Return to Forbidden Planet" at my local community theatre. I am a ... A: Hey, Collin – Thank you for the question. The musical RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET is a ...
Zombie Prom Audition	10/3/2007
Q: My school's musical this year is zombie prom. because i am new to the school this year, i feel ... A: Hey, Trenton – Thank you for the question. You cannot be all three voice-types. My job as a ...
singing for the actor	10/2/2007
Q: martinfield, i'm a student at cal state fullerton, majoring in theatre arts with an emphasis in ... A: Julia – Thank you for an interesting question. As a Theatre Arts graduate (with an emphasis in ...
scales???	10/1/2007
Q: I was wondering if there was a"right" way to do scales to extend your range and how far above your ... A: Kayti! You already posted this question. I re-read my answer and realized I neglected this part of ...
general question	10/1/2007
Q: I am glad to know that there is an expert out there who can help me out. First Question, what do ... A: Kaye – Thank you for contacting me. Kaye: I am glad to know that there is an expert out there ...
broadening vocal range	9/30/2007
Q: I've only recently started singing lessons but I know I want to be a singer. I am having so much ... A: Elisabeth – Thank you for contacting me. Elisabeth: Hi, I've only recently started singing ...
Audition	9/30/2007
Q: I'm fourteen, a freshman in High School, and a tenor. Don't get me wrong, I can sing bass, but I'm ... A: Hey, Robert – Thank you for contacting me. Robert: I'm fourteen, a freshman in High School, and a ...
finding songs	9/29/2007
Q: where can i find broadway songs for an alto vocal range A: NJ – Thank you for the question. Check out this series of anthologies: Singer's Musical Theatre ...
Middle Voice	9/28/2007
Q: As a Coloratura Soprano, can you give me some tips to find my middle voice? I have a heck of a time ... A: again! And THANK YOU again. San Francisco is a fabulous place to live. Please bookmark ...
audition song	9/27/2007
Q: I am planning to audition for Jesus Christ Superstar at my high school and i was wondering if you ... A: Megan – Thank you for the question. You are either an alto or a mezzo-soprano. On the audition ...
Voacal Help	9/26/2007
Q: Sean Martinfield, I have a couple of questions that have been bugging me for a while. Hopefully ... A: Alexis – Thank you for contacting me. Alexis: I have a couple of questions that have been bugging ...
Sweeney Todd audition	9/26/2007
Q: I'm planning on auditioning for the part of Johanna in Sweeney Todd in a few months and trying to ... A: Carolyn – Thank you for contacting me. Carolyn: I'm planning on auditioning for the part of ...
I could really use your advice	9/25/2007
Q: I am 20 years old and I am looking to audition for Belle in Beauty and the Beast at a community ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. Throw those two songs from WICKED and LITTLE WOMEN into a ...
Range	9/25/2007
Q: I was wondering... with a range of A below middle C to third space C in chest voice, and an ... A: I understand everything you have stated. You have expressed your concerns extremely well and ...
school musical	9/24/2007
Q: I am a 15 year old girl who loves to sing and always has, but I have never actualy had any vocal ... A: Grace – Thank you for the question. The role of "Fantine" in LES MISÉRABLES is not the easiest ...
trying to find a song	9/23/2007
Q: I was wondering if you could help me find a song. I am moving away this year but right before i ... A: Hey, Devin – Thank you for a really great question. Devin, my friend, the last thing the guys want ...
Bass(Baritone)/Soprano duets	9/23/2007
Q: My boyfriend and I want to do a duet for a concert but can't seem to find a song. He's a ... A: Stephanie – Thank you for the question. Look to early Broadway. There are many options for ...
scales	9/22/2007
Q: I was wondering if there was a"right" way to do scales to extend your range and how far above your ... A: Check out my new You Tubes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGhkweL90Z8 ...
Duets	9/22/2007
Q: Martinfield, This winter I'm auditioning for my local theatre's Variety Show. All the money raised ... A: Hey, Chris – Thank you for another question. You know, since the last time you asked me about ...
Auditioning for Mame	9/21/2007
Q: just reading through past answers has been a lot of help. I need some help picking out a song. I ... A: Erin – Thank you for the question. The character of "Agnes Gooch" in both the play and musical is ...
help!!	9/20/2007
Q: i was wanting to become a singer but dont know where to start. i was wondering if there was someway ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. If you have the means to forward a sample of your work, I ...
Tips for fixing tension in the jaw and lowered larnyx issues.	9/20/2007
Q: Mr. Martinfield, My name is Will Goodwin. I live in Celina, Ohio and I am a senior in high school. ... A: Will – Thank you very much for an extremely well written letter. I appreciate all the information ...
Uptempo Broadway Songs	9/19/2007
Q: I am auditioning for colleges in a couple of months and I already picked out my 16 bar ballad but ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. I am always fascinated by young singers who pay money to vocal ...
Song Choices	9/19/2007
Q: I am a freshman, in high school. And a lot of my friends who are sophomores now say that the Drama ... A: Hey, Ben – Thank you for the question. "On the Way Down" has worked for you every time? Every ...
audition song	9/18/2007
Q: I am a 17 year old 2nd tenor auditioning for Pirates of Penzance at a local community theater. I ... A: Nathan – Thank you for the question. Gilbert and Sullivan are in a world unto themselves. They ...
duets	9/17/2007
Q: hey me and my friend want to do a duet from a musical. i am a baritone but can hit bass and some ... A: Matt – Thank you for the question. Outside the Classical realm, duets are generally about lovers – ...
Help, please!	9/16/2007
Q: I'm auditioning for my schools musical coming up and I have a tendency to be unprepared for my ... A: Heather – Thank you for the question. I apologize for not being able to access your question until ...
lil abner audition	9/16/2007
Q: i was wondering what audition song would be appropriate for the musical lil' abner. i am more of a ... A: Heather – Thank you for the question. I apologize for not being able to access your question until ...
Singing soprano	9/15/2007
Q: How can I sing like Brian Connolly from Sweet? A: Hey, Chris! Thank you for the question. Brian Connolly is a tenor – specifically, a "Pop" tenor. ...
auditions in the upcoming year	9/15/2007
Q: My name is Elizabeth and I'm 16 years old. I'd like to apologize in advance for the lengthiness of ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you very much for the question. The very best thing you can do right now is to ...
good musicals/audition songs for me	9/13/2007
Q: im not sure if i am even saying this right because i do not play piano but i would say my ... A: Shelby – Thank you very much for the question. Without training and very special gifts – the vast ...
Audition piece	9/12/2007
Q: I am sixteen years old and my high school is putting on the production of guys and dolls. I am a ... A: Ally – Thank you for the question. Throw your sheet music to LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA and CHILDREN OF ...
Song Choice	9/12/2007
Q: Martinfield, The choir department at my school is having a fundraiser showcasing some of the ... A: Hey, Justin – Thank you for the question. When it comes to fundraisers people need to be ...
into the woods audition	9/11/2007
Q: I am trying to pick an audition song for my high school's production, "into the woods." I am a ... A: Meredith – Thank you for the question. In the real world, whoever plays "Rapunzel" is very often ...
Into the Woods audition	9/10/2007
Q: (Thanks for providing such an excellent service..) I'm 19 years old, and wish to try out for a ... A: Diana – Thank you for the question. Speaking in treble clef, I believe what you are describing as ...
Pop/Rock	9/10/2007
Q: Martinfield! I am auditioning for a "Pop" Musical this fall and for the auditions they are asking ... A: Marie – Great question! Thank you. Everything you say makes total sense. What particular "Trend" ...
What to Sing?	9/8/2007
Q: we have an upcoming school production of Grease, and I was thinking of trying out for Rizzo Do you ... A: Jenny – Thank you for the question. Listen to the Original Broadway Cast Recording. Keep in mind ...
singing loss/change	9/8/2007
Q: I am 34yrs old and have been performing consistently for over 15 years in a group, covering songs ... A: Kirk – Thank you for a great question. Pushing is never the solution to anything about vocal ...
Vocal Instruction	9/7/2007
Q: Martinfield! My last vocal instructor was only around for 3 weeks before he had to move. Because I ... A: Jacob – Thank you for the question and all the information. Finding a reliable vocal coach is ...
Wizard of Oz	9/6/2007
Q: I will auditioning for the Christian Youth Theater's production of The Wizard of Oz soon. I am a ... A: Kylie – Thank you for the question. Your suggested songs will never work. You need to demonstrate ...
Song Choice for 'Little Shop'	9/5/2007
Q: My school is putting on 'Little Shop of Horrors' in a couple of months, and I was interested in ... A: Hey, Trevor! Thank you for the question. Trevor, if you are a tenor then you cannot possibly feel ...
Auditions for Your A Good Man Charlie Brown	9/5/2007
Q: I'm auditioning for Sally in Charlie Brown, and I was wondering what a good song and would be. I'm ... A: Karen – Thank you for the question. All the vocal music in YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN is ...
Tenor high C	9/4/2007
Q: I would like to know if a tenor can sing the high C without training? If no, what is the range of an ... A: Hey, Cedric – Thank you for the question. It depends on the tenor and what quality of High C and ...
Singing parts	9/4/2007
Q: I just had a quick question about ranges. In my high school chorus I am singing as an Alto 1. ... A: Hey, R! Thank you for a great question. High School choruses are not the best proving grounds for ...
Song Choice for 'Little Shop'	9/3/2007
Q: My school is putting on 'Little Shop of Horrors' in a couple of months, and I was interested in ... A: Trevor – Thank you for the question. "Seymour" is a fabulous role and definitely that of a tenor. ...
From classical to popular voice	9/2/2007
Q: I'm an 18-year-old girl with a soprano voice. A year ago I took a beginning class at my community ... A: Hanika – Thank you for the question. As soon as my book is ready, I'll be recommending it for ...
West Side Story audition...	9/2/2007
Q: Hey Sean! I'm going out for an audition to be in Sondheim & Bernstein's legendary 'West Side Story' ... A: John – Thank you for the question. Follow this link to find the sheet music to "That's For Me": ...
Song for Audition	9/1/2007
Q: I wondered if you can help me you see i have a singing audition back at my stage school on the 8th ... A: Leah – Thank you for the question. What is the audition for – a musical, your choir, a talent ...
Charlie Brown audition for Linus	9/1/2007
Q: I've seen your song suggestions for Charlie Brown, Schroeder, and Snoopy, but it looks as though no ... A: Hey, Kenny! Thank you for the question. The original gimmick with YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN ...
Audition song	8/31/2007
Q: Martinfield, I'm a 16 year old, female, alto and I will be auditioning for my high school musical, ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. Assuming you know the musical – you also know who your ...
Audition Piece	8/31/2007
Q: I need a song for a broadway cabaret audition/performance. I am a mezzosoprano/belter (low e- high ... A: Candace – Thank you for the question. All my clients know that in a Cabaret situation – you can ...
Urinetown	8/30/2007
Q: I am looking for an uptempo audition song for Hope or Penny in Urinetown. Auditions are on Tuesday ... A: Rachel – Thank you for the question. My first suggestion is that you become familiar with the ...
audition songs	8/30/2007
Q: My name is Christy and I am 17 years old high school student about to audition for several colleges ... A: Christy! Thank you for a great letter. All those people telling you what NOT to do? What oracle ...
holding notes	8/29/2007
Q: I'm 15 years old.I've been in a performing arts class for 7 years and I've also been in a choir for ... A: Kate – Thank you for a great question. I have made more money off the "Ave Maria" than any other ...
NU Audition Help	8/28/2007
Q: Mr. Martinfield, I want to apologize in advance for this long-winded question - I have an incredible ... A: Ariel – Thank you for your question, all the surrounding qualifiers, and list of possible titles. ...
Middle Voice	8/27/2007
Q: As a Coloratura Soprano, can you give me some tips to find my middle voice? I have a heck of a time ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. I went to YouTube and watched the "Leavin' On Your Mind” ...
2 Auditions, 1Song, HELP!	8/26/2007
Q: I'm looking for some advice on which song i should use for two separate unrelated auditions. I'd ... A: Lissa – Thank you for the question. Lissa, my friend – there is never one all-purpose song that ...
audition songs	8/26/2007
Q: I am a soprano voice. I have studied voice lessons for over 5 years. My teacher always picks ... A: Ashley – Thank you for the question. My first suggestion is that you stop going to a self-styled ...
Vocal Instruction	8/25/2007
Q: Martinfield! My last vocal instructor was only around for 3 weeks before he had to move. Because I ... A: Jacob – Thank you for a very well-stated question. As a young student I encountered a number of ...
Audition	8/23/2007
Q: I've seen your answers to previous questions, and you really seem to know what you're talking about, ... A: Kenzie – Thank you for the question. FALSETTOLAND is a great show. If you can sing "Trina", then ...
musical audition song	8/23/2007
Q: I am auditioning for the role of Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and was wondering what you ... A: Jenna – Thank you for the question. THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE draws from a variety of sources and ...
HELP!!	8/22/2007
Q: .. i started going for voice training since July last year, which i have improved extremely ... A: Shavonne – Thank you for the question. Don't believe any self-styled "Classical Opera" coach who ...
musical theatre	8/22/2007
Q: I am nearly 16 years old and although I have a good singing voice, I am interested in going into ... A: Lin – Thank you for the question. Musical Theatre includes every vocal category, i.e., soprano, ...
Yes another voice question	8/21/2007
Q: Martinfield, you sound like an impressive and extremely expierenced man in vocal preformance and ... A: Hey, Tyler – Thank you for a well-stated set of questions. Your head is full of way-too-much ...
Need a good broadway song	8/20/2007
Q: I'm a 2nd tenor and I was looking for a song that would best fit my voice. I also would like to ... A: Josh – Thank you for the question. All my Second Tenors sing to a fully-voiced and reliable High C ...
audition song needed for beauty&thebeast	8/19/2007
Q: my name is elizabeth.. i'm 16 years old and a lyrical soprano with a high belt. i'm auditioning for ... A: Elizabeth – Thank you for the question. Elizabeth, my friend – you are all over the map with ...
Sweeney Todd Audition	8/18/2007
Q: I am auditioning for a production of Sweeney Todd & I WANT the part of the Beggar Woman. I am ... A: Joni – Thank you for the question. The "Beggar Woman" in Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD is an interesting ...
does it ever get easier!?	8/17/2007
Q: Sean... I apologize in advance if i ramble too much. I am not normally a rambler until i get ... A: Mel – Thank you for the question and all the surrounding information. Never be thrilled with just ...
Into the Woods	8/17/2007
Q: Hey Sean so I'm auditioning for Little Red in Into the Woods. I'm an alto but I have a high range. I ... A: Gina – Thank you for the question. "Broadway Baby" is a good audition choice for Sondheim's LITTLE ...
timbre-tone alteration	8/16/2007
Q: As you can see from my email address, I attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. I'm a ... A: Michael – Thank you for the question. Actually, your e-mail address does not register on the page ...
help.. please?	8/15/2007
Q: I'm 18 years old. I've always really liked singing for as long as I can remember, but I have a ... A: Mitchell – Thank you for the question. Mitchell, my friend – at 18 years old your head should not ...
Audition Song	8/15/2007
Q: .). I am a high soprano but can also sing mezzo or alto. I'd like to play Jo, but I'm not trying ... A: Carey – Thank you for the question. You cannot be a high soprano who also sings mezzo-soprano or ...
Summer programs	8/14/2007
Q: I am an 18 year old lyric soprano, studying for my bachelor's in vocal performance at a ... A: Rachael – Thank you for the question. Post-graduate programs such as those we have here in ...
Acting coach	8/14/2007
Q: I understand you are a vocal coach. I am hoping you might have a recommendation for a great acting ... A: Erica – Thank you for the question. Part of my job as a professional vocal coach is to be the ...
Audition Songs...	8/13/2007
Q: I am a sophomore in high school and our upcoming musical will be "Into the Woods". I really have a ... A: Sarah – Thank you for a great question. Let me help you. I think it's fair to assume that – ...
Audition song for a Soprano	8/12/2007
Q: I am a musical theatre major with a classical soprano voice. I am searching for an audition song ... A: Sandy – Thank you for the question. Every professional jazz singer knows that "edginess" comes ...
Audition songs	8/12/2007
Q: Martinfield I'm a 16-year old baritone bass looking for a strong character piece for auditioning in ... A: Patrick – Thank you for the question. Tear up your sheet music to "Alive". Both princes must have ...
Jekyll & Hyde audition	8/11/2007
Q: So here's my background info: I've never seen a professional vocal teacher, so I'm wary to label my ... A: Lauren – Thank you for a well-stated question. I am so glad to know you have the experience of ...
Soprano and high notes?	8/10/2007
Q: Martinfield, I just wanted to get your opinion on this. Is there really such thing as "lazy ... A: Ashley – Thank you for an extremely well-stated question. A "lazy soprano" is NOT a vocal ...
The endless Audition question	8/9/2007
Q: Hey Mr. Martinfield! My name is Kateleigh and I live in Southern WA. I am 19, a mezzo-soprano, and ... A: Kateleigh – Thank you for the question. Given your range as a mezzo-soprano, what you want to work ...
Songwriters	8/9/2007
Q: I'm Belen and I'm 14. I'm not sure if this is the right place for my question, but I'll make it ... A: Belen – Thank you for the question. Belen, my friend – you sound as though you are trying to ...
Belting	8/8/2007
Q: At your request, here's my question for all to see. I've edited some information. I've read some ... A: Mary – Thank you for the question and all the information. One does not breathe from the chest or ...
My child's audition	8/7/2007
Q: I have a daughter who is 7. She wants to act and has been in two previous Missula Children's ... A: Tammy – Thank you for the question. My youngest student is 4 years old. He is a major exception ...
vocal range?	8/7/2007
Q: I'm wondering how to figure out my voice range - how to tell whether I'm a soprano/alot/mezzo ... A: Alanna – Thank you for the question. My job as a professional vocal coach is to determine your ...
Diaphragmatic Vibrato	8/6/2007
Q: I have a problem and was hoping that you could help. I am an 18-year-old tenor and I want to become ... A: Kevin – Thank you for the question. Kevin, my friend – the answer is obvious and simple. With all ...
follow-up: bass	8/6/2007
Q: Hey! This is a follow-up. (The question I submitted this time last year is below.) I realized I ... A: Brenton! Thank you so much! Do everything in your power to earn a full scholarship to an ...
What song?	8/4/2007
Q: I'm auditioning for a play called Little Women. I'm hoping to play the part of Amy March, but I'm ... A: Abby – Thank you for the question. Listen to the available samples on the Internet, check out the ...
Sweeney Todd / Lovett or Beggar Woman audition	8/3/2007
Q: Martinfield, I've really enjoyed reading the advice you've posted here. As you can see, I have an ... A: Catherine – Thank you for the question and the compliment. Always check your Main Library for ...
Audition Song for 'AIDA': repost	8/3/2007
Q: Martinfield, I'm a 15 year old (girl) and I have been doing musical theater for a pretty long time ... A: Mandy – Thank you for the question. Elton John's AÏDA is definitely in the Pop Rock category. ...
songs for auditions	8/2/2007
Q: Hey,my name is Orla,I am 14 and a singing and drama fanatic!I have a musical coming up,its a mixed ... A: Orla – Thank you for the question. Whether it's one "Evening of" mixed repertory or a general ...
How Do I Go From Alto To Soprano	8/1/2007
Q: my name is Casey and I am 15. I love to sing and act, but I hate being an alto.... This year for ... A: Casey – Thank you for the question. Casey, my friend – you cannot "become a soprano" if you are ...
Voice type/ auditions	8/1/2007
Q: I recently started to take voice classes because I want to do musical theater. Now I have done ... A: Isabel – Thank you for the follow-through question. I have no idea what you are doing when you say ...
Belle or Babette Audition Song	7/30/2007
Q: I am 13 and I am auditioning for Beauty and the Beast at a community theatre. I am allowed a one ... A: Sammy – Thank you for the question. Your job as a mezzo-soprano is to prove your vocal chops as a ...
Barbosa	7/30/2007
Q: Mr Martinfield, if we have two people, one with natural talent at singing and another one who ... A: Francisca – Thank you for the question. I have no idea what you mean by "natural talent". Success ...
singing in the morning- what a drag...	7/27/2007
Q: I am 13 and i sing solo alot and at night or mid day i can sing awesome but in the morning my voice ... A: Rachael – Thank you for the question. The solution is simple. You have to get up earlier. You ...
Question.....	7/27/2007
Q: Martinfield, I am an aspiring singer who wants to be known. I am seventeen years old and this week I ... A: Hey, Joey! Thank you for a very sincere question. I am familiar with Spivey Hall Children's Choir. ...
Voice type/ auditions	7/26/2007
Q: I recently started to take voice classes because I want to do musical theater. Now I have done ... A: Isabel – Thank you for an amazing question. If you want to be in musical theater, why are you ...
Ragtime audition	7/26/2007
Q: Mr. Martinfield, I recently found out that the school that I perform with chose Ragtime as its next ... A: Amanda – Thank you for the question. Generally speaking, your audition material should not be from ...
Song Choice Help	7/24/2007
Q: I am required to audition for a production of Little Women for college and I need help with a song ... A: Collin – Thank you for the question. Laurie in LITTLE WOMEN is a pop tenor leading man — in late ...
Upcoming auditions	7/24/2007
Q: First of all, thank you so much for taking your time to read this. I appreciate it so much. I am ... A: Sara – Thank you for the question. As a professional vocal coach who works with directors, I ...
Soprano Audition Song	7/23/2007
Q: I will be auditioning for the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum in the fall. ... A: Lindsey – Thank you for the question. I have no idea what you mean by: "old-sound" Sondheim genre. ...
Vocal classification?	7/22/2007
Q: Martinfield, I wanted your opinion on what my vocal classification is. I have a comfortable chest ... A: Clayton – Thank you for the question. Your "current teacher" — ? Why are you paying money to ...
Voicepart placement-exercise tips-audition songs	7/21/2007
Q: I have gotten great advice from you before and was wondering if you could answer a few questions for ... A: Jessica – Wow! What you need is me as your private vocal coach. Just one question per posting — ...
Improving Sight-Singing	7/21/2007
Q: I am currently working on brushing up my music theory knowledge and trying to self-study to expand ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. Practicing and studying everyday are the most important ...
Charlie Brown audition	7/20/2007
Q: i need help with an audition song for Your a Good Man Charlie Brown....I want to be Charlie Brown. I ... A: Hey, Andrew – Thanks for the question. I was in a troupe of understudies in the original ...
Prepare	7/19/2007
Q: What is the best way to prepare for an audition for a school play? Whether its advanced or anything. ... A: Serena – Thank you for a great question. Your job as an actor is to study world literature and ...
category	7/19/2007
Q: I would like to know what singing group I would be in. I can go up to G 2 octaves above middle G and ... A: Serena – Thank you for the question. Always indicate your range in treble clef. The term "tenor" ...
Audition Song	7/18/2007
Q: I'm a slightly amateur 15 year old. I have done several community plays and I work as a children's ... A: Maggie – Thank you for the question. "I Know Things Now" is a very dark song. INTO THE WOODS is ...
tenor choral parts	7/18/2007
Q: Why do some composers write the tenor part in the treble clef as a single line and others write the ... A: Cyndi – Thank you for the question. The vast majority of standard vocal literature is spelled in ...
Expanding Range for an Audition	7/17/2007
Q: Next year at school we are putting on Little Shop of Horrors. I very interested in performing in it, ... A: Levi – Thank you for the question. Either a light baritone or tenor can sing "Seymour" in Alen ...
School?	7/17/2007
Q: I've received great advice from you in the past and was wondering if you could possibly help me with ... A: Brianne – Thank you for another question. So, life after high school is looming on the horizon. ...
Duet Suggestion(s)?	7/16/2007
Q: Sorry to bother you. My choir holds a concert where the students pick the songs. A friend and I want ... A: J – Thank you for the e-mail. You are not bothering me. Speaking in treble clef, your legitimate ...
audition songs	7/16/2007
Q: .i am currently entering my senior year of high school and in november i am going to a theatre ... A: Hey, Leon – Thank you for the question. You have a great deal of work ahead of you if what you ...
Audition	7/15/2007
Q: I am an Alto/soprano. I am auditioning for Les Mis with a small community theatre group called ... A: Kornia – Thank you for the question. There is no such category as an alto/soprano. Perhaps you ...
Baritone Rising.	7/14/2007
Q: I have been trained classically (I know the term is loosely interpreted nowadays) as a bass-baritone ... A: Joseph – Thank you for the question. Jerry Herman is the composer of "It Takes A Woman" (HELLO, ...
A couple of general singing questions	7/12/2007
Q: First of all, thank you for your time and I'll try and keep this short. I'm a harmonicist, guitarist ... A: Matt – Thanks for the question. Stop any deliberate tensing of your lower back and abdominal ...
Choosing a solo	7/12/2007
Q: The show is a repertoire of Broadway songs and I don't take lessons because I can't afford it. I ... A: Hannah – Thank you for the question. There are how many hundreds of Broadway shows with how many ...
Suggestions for an Audition	7/11/2007
Q: I'm a classically trained soprano voice that comfortably sing an A3 (below middle C) to A5 but I ... A: Carolyn – Thank you for the question. SEUSSICAL can be an extremely entertaining show. It’s a ...
Voice Change	7/10/2007
Q: So I'm 13 and my voice is now changing. Before it began changing I was a countertenor. Now that my ... A: Hey, Andy – Thank you for a thoughtful question. Here's the good news. Your speaking voice is ...
Daughter's Audition Song	7/10/2007
Q: My daughter has been in several musicals in Oklahoma as well as here in the Bay Area at CMT. I'm ... A: Jayme – Thank you for the question. No amount of research on-line is going to help you or your ...
College	7/7/2007
Q: I am a 24 year old Bachelor of Music Theatre student in Australia. The university I am attending ... A: Jessica – Thank you for the question. This is your chance to choose the best college in the town ...
Charlie Brown audition song	7/6/2007
Q: i am auditioning for Your a Good Man Charlie Brown soon, and am not sure on what would be a good ... A: Andrew – Thank you for the question. Clark Gesner's YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is a very fun ...
Musical Theater	7/6/2007
Q: I am 17 and I really want to get into musical theater but I'm not sure exactly what to do. I love to ... A: Nancy – Thank you for the question. You need to find another teacher. I have no idea what kind of ...
Peter Pan	7/4/2007
Q: I amm going to audition for peter pan the musical. I have the song memorized and I think I have that ... A: Anthony – Thank you for a great question. As you know, the role of "Peter Pan" is intended for a ...
puzzeled	7/4/2007
Q: I am 15 years old soon to be 16. This morning I am visiting an "audition coach" in New York City, ... A: Alex! Thank you for the new question and specific information. There are two roles in THE SOUND ...
Audition songs for Soprano	7/3/2007
Q: I am auditioning in September for our school production of Urinetown. I am wanting the role of ... A: Lauren – Thank you for the question. Nobody is interested in any variety of G above High C. No ...
belting/popular singing	7/2/2007
Q: I am a 17 year old mezzo-soprano. I have been classically trained, and now find myself in positions ... A: Kaylin – Thank you for the question. I have no idea what you mean by "Classically trained". The ...
After a long hiatus	7/2/2007
Q: I am considering revisiting the whole theatre gig. I went into hiatus in 2001...not by choice. I ... A: Todd – Thank you so much for your question. I truly appreciate your honesty and trust. Given the ...
How long until Broadway?	6/30/2007
Q: My dream is to be on Boradway, like many others. I was wondering how much longer and what I should ... A: Laura – Thank you for an extremely well-stated letter. That tells me for sure that one of these ...
Nodes and falsetto	6/30/2007
Q: I'm a student at Westminster Choir College and so the demands on my voice can be pretty significant ... A: Matthew – Thank you for the question. I never offer medically-related counseling. However, as ...
Audition Pieces: Revised	6/29/2007
Q: Okay, I pretty much forgot the question the last time i sent this, but here it is again. I am a 14 ... A: again – Make sure you listen to the Original Cast recordings so that you understand what you are ...
Audition Pieces: Variety	6/29/2007
Q: Okay, this is a long question here so get prepared. I am a 14 year old male with a baritone range ... A: Hey, Sam! Thank you for the question. At a General Audition – if you are a baritone, then your job ...
audition help	6/28/2007
Q: I am going to be auditioning for the musical "Bat Boy" in August, if you are not familiar with the ... A: Alyson – Thank you for the question. One of my vocal clients, Leanne Borghesi, sang the role of ...
Audition Song	6/28/2007
Q: I am 14 yrs. old and I'm auditioning for Little Women the Musical. I'm not really aiming for any ... A: Taylor – Thank you for the question. LITTLE WOMEN is an extremely familiar story and one with ...
Audition Songs	6/27/2007
Q: Sean, I am looking for an upbeat Broadway number and a pop ballad which will demonstrate acting ... A: Hey, Noel! Thank you for the questions. Well, I was available…. I need a bit more than ...
duets/solo high soprano lighter rep	6/27/2007
Q: I am emailing from Ireland. I am a professional singer and my voice type is light lyric coloratura. ... A: Kay – Thank you for the question. Take a look at the repertoire on the CDs of Hollywood film star ...
puzzeled	6/25/2007
Q: I am 15 years old soon to be 16. This morning I am visiting an "audition coach" in New York City, ... A: Alex – Thank you for the question. Beware of anyone calling themselves an "audition coach". What ...
What is My Vocal Range	6/25/2007
Q: Hey am sorry to bother you, but I think you can help me. I think am a tenor but am not sure. And ... A: Chris – Thank you for the question. This is not a bother to me. I know I can help you. ...
singing	6/24/2007
Q: i used to sing with no thought towards my breathing/singing technique. i would sing with wonderful ... A: Hey, Stuart – Thanks for all the information. [Seán takes a big breath.] Every one of my clients ...
Dentist	6/23/2007
Q: I am music theatre performer who always plays the leading male type. You advised me last summer on ... A: Hey, Ben – Thank you for posting another question to me. I keep all my Q&As on file. As you know, ...
Audition song	6/23/2007
Q: Sean I am a 14 year old tenor looking for a basic audition song. My normal audition song is "Little ... A: Blake – Thank you for the question. No self-respecting tenor I know – at whatever age – has one ...
breath support	6/22/2007
Q: Do you let out the same amount of air for every note you sing? or is it different depending on the ... A: Kevin – Great question. Thank you. No, you do not let out the same amount of air for every note ...
Singing	6/22/2007
Q: I am 18 and To begin with I would first want to let you know sir that I never had any formal or ... A: Hey, Rupayan – Thank you for the questions. I wish there were space and time to go into detail ...
Help	6/21/2007
Q: I have been told that I have a lovely voice but I have to learn to project it and just 'let loose' ... A: Beverly – Thanks for a great question. Every novice singer has been handed that line. As a ...
audition song/s	6/21/2007
Q: for one of these schools, East 15, I need to perform a song as part of my audition. I don't have any ... A: Guro – Thank you for the question and all the information. In these circumstances choosing a ...
Is my range wide enough?	6/20/2007
Q: ! My name is Logan and I love musical theater. I am 16 and I have been singing since I was a little ... A: Hey, Logan! Thank you for the question. No matter your age or vocal category, pursuing a career as ...
Kids vocal range	6/19/2007
Q: I'm transposing some Christmas rock songs for our school children to sing in a carnival parade. The ... A: Paul – Great question. Thank you. I'm working with an innocent genius 4-year-old who fearlessly ...
Audition Song	6/18/2007
Q: I currently sing 1st Alto in a concert choir and in a chamber singers, I sing Bass in a Sweet ... A: Liz – Thank you for the question and all the information. Make sure you know the score and all the ...
Upbeat Show Stopper Song Suggestions	6/17/2007
Q: My college chorus is performing anevent this Fall called Show Stoppers where chorus members ... A: Michael – Thank you for the question. Consider any of the following. They are all in the standard ...
Vocal Coaching	6/15/2007
Q: my name is Kelly and im am studying for a BA Hons in music. I am a vocalist myself and am basing my ... A: Kelly – Thank you for the question. If I am on the Advisory Committee for your research project ...
stretching your range	6/15/2007
Q: I'm a mezzo soprano (A flat below middle C to A above ledger) and my high school is doing the show ... A: Jess – Thank you for the question. Expanding the register is always about scales. The two-octave ...
songs	6/14/2007
Q: Im an 14 and a mezzo-soprano and this summer I am going to a film acitng program to learn more. ... A: Julia – Thank you for the question. It's always a good idea to sing what you know and, perhaps, ...
stretching my rage for musicals	6/13/2007
Q: At my school, we are required to participate in an annual musical. I am in choir,but my voice is ... A: Ayse – Thank you for the question. Your voice is not divided into two separate hemispheres: chest ...
vocal help	6/13/2007
Q: I'm Nina, and I'm 14. When i was 12, my vocal teacher found I had developed bumps on my vocal ... A: Nina – Thank you for the question. I am a professional vocal coach in San Francisco. The first ...
Songs to audition with	6/12/2007
Q: Good day Mr. Martinfield. I got your name from a response you wrote to someone regarding choosing ... A: Jai – Thank you for the question. Cruise ship work is both fun and stressful. Auditions for such ...
Singing	6/12/2007
Q: im 14 Ive been in many choruses and read many tips online but I still cany sing from my stomach. ... A: Nicoletta – Thank you for the question. Don't let anyone convince you that your vocal technique ...
Help! S.A Idols is coming!	6/11/2007
Q: In less than two weeks I will be auditioning for South African Idols,But there are sounds I'm my ... A: Nadia – Thank you for the question. Singing flat is always in relationship to the placement of ...
Mezzo-sopranos and belting	6/10/2007
Q: I am 19 years old and have been taking voice lessons since high school. I sing pop, country, jazz, ... A: Erin – Thank you for the question. Both you and your voice teacher need to get out more. Belting ...
oiven	6/9/2007
Q: Alright Sean, you seem pretty tough. Now, here's my "dilema" if you would like to call it that. ... A: 18 June 2007 Brittany! Hi! So, now that we're friends – Brittany, my friend, you need to get out ...
Musical theatre	6/8/2007
Q: my name is Carolyn and I would really love to get into the musical theatre, even eventually make it ... A: Carolyn – Thank you for the question. Because allexperts.com is essentially a bulletin board, I ...
Obscure musical...	6/7/2007
Q: Next year my school is doing the musical "Birds of Paradise", and I've been trying to research it, ... A: Maya – Thank you for the question. Whatever song you choose for the BIRDS OF PARADISE audition ...
audition pieces	6/7/2007
Q: My high school has just announced its drama season for next year. This summer we are doing ... A: Amanda – Thank you for the question. URINETOWN is a fun show. It is straight out of the TV series ...
Audition Songs	6/6/2007
Q: I have an audition next week for 'Mr Producer' & I need to prepare a Ballad and a upbeat song. I ... A: Phil – Thank you for the question. "Mr. Producer"? Do you mean an audition for Cameron ...
Vocal Health related to Hypothyroidism	6/6/2007
Q: I am a classically trained soprano with a MM in Vocal Performance. I am currently working as a ... A: Elaine – Thank you for the question. I never offer medically-related solutions. Nevertheless, I ...
starting out	6/5/2007
Q: i am 13 years old and my voice has not broken yet i would like to do some singing and at the moment ... A: Hey, Alex! Thank you for the question. No matter whether it's today or the day after your voice ...
Hear Your Own Voice	6/5/2007
Q: I play guitar and sing karaoke. I know that when you sing you hear yourself differently than others ... A: Bill – Thank you for the question. I understand your question. I'm not so sure you understand ...
Song for audition	6/4/2007
Q: I am an alto (not sure how low or high I can go though, sorry!) and I was wondering if you had any ... A: Kristin – Thank you for the question. How do you know you are an Alto if you cannot name the notes ...
Straight-tone Singing Coach?	6/4/2007
Q: Sean, I have heard many things about straight-tone singing being supposedly harmful to the voice, ... A: Jessica – Thank you for a great question. Don't listen to a bunch of nonsense from any self-styled ...
What is my voice range?	6/3/2007
Q: I'm 15 years old and I love to sing. But I have no idea what my voice range/type is. My mom says ... A: Nala – Thank you for the question. Your well-intentioned family members obviously don't agree on ...
Little shop of horrors	6/2/2007
Q: I'm going to be a sophomore next year and my high school is doing Little Shop of Horrors for their ... A: Josh – Thank you for the question. First suggestion – never audition "just to get in". Get into ...
Voice/Vocal tips	6/2/2007
Q: I am a 41 year old singer, composer and a pastor in Africa. recently I lost my voice and finding it ... A: Pastor Nat! Thank you for the question. No two people mean the same thing when claiming to have ...
Auditioning for Rocky Horror Show	6/1/2007
Q: I'm a theatre student in Minneapolis preparing for an audition for the Rocky Horror Show. I've been ... A: Sarah – Thank you for the question. No matter the show you are auditioning for – you must consider ...
oiven	6/1/2007
Q: Alright Sean, you seem pretty tough. Now, here's my "dilema" if you would like to call it that. ... A: Hey, Brittany! Thank you for the questions. I wish all I had to do was turn in a 30-page response ...
audition for little shop	5/31/2007
Q: I'm planning to audition for Little Shop and I'd like to be considered for Seymour. Any suggestions ... A: Justin – Thank you for the question. As a professional vocal coach I will direct the presentation ...
Acting	5/31/2007
Q: I am 12 and have blond hair,blue eyes and am small/medium built.I would like to go to acting ... A: Maya – Thank you for the question. First of all, get your parents and teachers involved with you ...
audition pieces	5/30/2007
Q: I am a 17 year old mezzo-soprano, and I've been trying to find an audition piece for the upcoming ... A: Hey, Whitney – Thanks for the question. SWEET CHARITY auditions demand that you demonstrate your ...
Final Choral Project.	5/29/2007
Q: I have a Choral Project coming up and I need to find a song that can show my range. We are allowed ... A: Erika – Thank you for the question. As a professional singer and vocal coach, I know that ...
soulful music theatre	5/28/2007
Q: I was just wondering what soulful(ish) music theatre songs you would recommend for a tenor II. ... A: Matt – Thanks for the question. "Soulful(ish)" – ? If you mean "dramatic" and with vocal ...
Working on Broadway	5/28/2007
Q: my name is Taylor Sulander and I really want to make it on Broadway, off-Broadway even. I am 13 ... A: Taylor – Thank you for the question. If you are a professional singer with acting experience – why ...
Range Extension	5/27/2007
Q: My name is Zack, and I'm 16 years old. I was wondering what i can do to get a mix of my registers ... A: Zack – Thanks for the question. The vast majority of popular vocal sheet music is spelled in ...
Vocal range for theatre!	5/27/2007
Q: Ok, I'm a Drama student and my goal is to have a career in theatre. I love to sing but don't know if ... A: Marian – Thank you for the question. How did you wind up going to this teacher in the first place? ...
Auditions	5/26/2007
Q: I am 13 years old, and my high school is performing 'Phantom of the Opera'. Thy want a freshman to ... A: Shannon – Thank you for the question. Stay with "Greenfinch and Linnet Bird". Also consider "Kiss ...
Audition song for High School Musical	5/25/2007
Q: I am auditioning in a few weeks for a production of High School Musical and I feel that my audition ... A: Marissa – Thank you for the question. You are absolutely correct about not singing from the ...
I need a Bass/Soprano duet	5/25/2007
Q: I have about 2 and a half months to prepare for a recital and I am singing with a girl who prefers ... A: Kurt – Thank you for the question. The very best suggestion I can offer is for the two of you to ...
Audition Song	5/24/2007
Q: i am a 16 year old female, with a soprano voice, with power that can be brought out. My high school ... A: Kari – Thank you for the question. Anna in THE KING & I is not the role of a soprano. Tuptim is a ...
Auditions for Thoroughly Modern Millie	5/24/2007
Q: In the fall my college will be performing Thoroughly Modern Millie and I would very much like to ... A: Ashley – Thank you for the question. I appreciate your interest in my previous answers. Always ...
Jazzy Alto (audition) songs	5/22/2007
Q: Hey. Okay, I will be the first to admit I really can't sing. (The only reason I'm actually in the ... A: Christina – Thank you for the question. You are asking the wrong question. Any song you want to ...
Casting	5/21/2007
Q: I recently read a question posted by a young Korean man. My short question is this: is there a move ... A: Tom – Thank you for a great question. The term "non-traditional" is older than you are; it remains ...
Audtion	5/21/2007
Q: I was just wondering would No bodey needs to know, from The last 5 years be appropete to sing for a ... A: Hey, Bobby – Thanks for the question. THE LAST 5 YEARS is an odd show. The songs will never ...
trouble with my voice	5/20/2007
Q: I've been in my school choir since two years ago and i think i've constantly been improving, getting ... A: Hey, Joy – Thank you for the question and all the heartfelt information. The answer is both ...
Audition song	5/20/2007
Q: I am a mezzo-soprano and have a two octave range. I am auditioning for the part of Amy in 'Little ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. The mezzo-sopranos I train and have performed with are never in ...
Bass-Baritone Training	5/19/2007
Q: My question pertains to the type of vocal training you would recommend for Southern ... A: Hey, Timothy – Thank you for an interesting question. The first ten years of my singing career ...
Seussical Auditions!	5/19/2007
Q: What songs would you suggest for an 18-year-old female soprano auditioning for Seussical-- aiming ... A: Janine – Thank you for the question. SEUSSICAL can be an extremely entertaining show. It’s a ...
Audtion pieces	5/18/2007
Q: I’m a classically trained coloratura soprano, but I also can (and frequently do) perform as a ... A: Hey, Tami! Great question! As Judge Judy frequently observes, "You make my job so easy." No ...
song suggestions	5/18/2007
Q: My 11 year old daughter will be competing at IPOP Las Vegas this summer in the ising category. She ... A: Sue – Thank you for the question. With children's adult-oriented Beauty Contests still being ...
voice auditions	5/17/2007
Q: I'm auditioning for Into the Woods this fall and was looking for 16 bars of a good audition song. I ... A: Addie – Thank you for the question. The Witch's final song, "The Last Midnight", is where you must ...
audition songs	5/17/2007
Q: I'm preparing for an upcoming audition in the fall and I've been trying to find the perfect audition ... A: Adrienne – Thank you for the question. There is no such thing as the perfect audition piece. If ...
Dealing with nerves	5/16/2007
Q: Every time I have an audition I let my nerves get the better of me. This causes my vocal range to ... A: Jude – Thanks for the question. You have too much mis-information in your head. No one's voice is ...
Audition Song	5/16/2007
Q: Mr. Martinfield. I'd like to thank you for the tremendous help you've me given in the past, ... A: Maya – Thanks for a new question. URINETOWN auditions will be about the directors knowing who has ...
song selection	5/15/2007
Q: My son has gone through a voice change(14 years old). We had a teacher tell him that his range is A ... A: Jeff – Thanks for the question. Reading in treble clef (the way most standard vocal sheet music is ...
Les Miserables audition	5/15/2007
Q: Hey, I am a sophomore in highschool and am preparing to audition for an amateur production of Les ... A: Katy – Thank you for the question. The first thing to do is to study the score and know the story. ...
Scholarship audition	5/14/2007
Q: I have a scholarship audition on Weds for the Theatre program at the community college I will be ... A: Amy – Thank you for the question. Wednesday? As in, today? Theatre is about communication. Who ...
Some Questions.	5/13/2007
Q: Hey. I'm Faye, male, self-trained and still a very young, self-proclaimed artist seeking for the ... A: Faye – Let's deal with one question per posting, OK? One variety of "falsetto" evidenced in the ...
Re: operatic vocal training for young girl	5/12/2007
Q: My daughter is 14-years-old and has been studying voice for a year and a half. She is very ... A: Susan – Thank you for the question. Based on your descriptions and all the particulars, it sounds ...
Voice Parts	5/10/2007
Q: I'm trying out for High School Musical at my school, but they havent released any audition material ... A: Katie – Thank you for the question. "Sharpay" participates in the following numbers: What I've ...
a good audition song	5/9/2007
Q: I have an audition coming up next month for Best of Broadway in Sacramento and I was hoping you ... A: Shelley – Thank you for the question. Shelley, my friend, the best thing I can suggest is that you ...