{"product_id":"audition-songs-for-women-9781848424579","title":"Audition Songs for Women","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GOOD AUDITION GUIDES:\u003cbr\u003e Helping you select and perform the audition piece that is best suited to \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e performing skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you're auditioning for a musical – or needing to choose a song to perform for an exam, showcase or drama-school application – it's vital you find a song that shows off your voice and reveals your full potential as both a singer and an actor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn this invaluable book, you'll find comprehensive introductions to fifty of the best songs from musical theatre, for soprano, mezzosoprano and alto voices, and in a variety of periods, styles, genres and tempos. Each song comes with detailed textual, vocal and musical analysis, and a practical performance guide to ensure you perform it to maximum effect in your own unique way.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDrawing on his experience as a performer, musical director and teacher at several leading drama schools, Paul Harvard gives his top tips for performing each song, note by note, moment by moment. He also recommends soundtrack recordings to inspire you, and tells you where to find the correct sheet music for your chosen song (please note: the book does \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e contain the sheet music itself).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe selection includes songs from acclaimed contemporary musicals such as\u003cem\u003e In the Heights\u003c\/em\u003e by Lin-Manuel Miranda, \u003cem\u003eSongs for a New World\u003c\/em\u003e by Jason Robert Brown, as well as \u003cem\u003eNext to Normal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMiss Saigon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Color Purple\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSister Act\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRagtime\u003c\/em\u003e – alongside much-loved classics like \u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFiddler on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMy Fair Lady\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAnything Goes\u003c\/em\u003e, and five of Sondheim's masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAlso included is an extensive introduction to the process of choosing your song, preparing your performance and approaching the audition itself, along with many vocal and acting exercises to improve your technique and boost your confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'For anyone wishing to do justice to a musical-theatre role, and definitely for those wishing to work in this genre, this guide is a must'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTeaching Drama Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e on Paul Harvard's bestselling book \u003cem\u003eActing Through Song\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Excellent... a wonderful addition for the up-and-coming musical artist. Auditions can be scary things, but after reading this book it may just allay your fears enough to see you through the process with a level head'\u003c\/p\u003e * Musical Theatre Review *","brand":"Nick Hern Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49413734596951,"sku":"9781848424579","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781848424579.jpg?v=1730521209","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/audition-songs-for-women-9781848424579","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}