Cecilia Ingram, Adjunct Vocal Instructor Tyler Campbell, Staff Accompanist Ryland Marbutt, Student Choreographer Rob Lambert, Director of Winds & Percussion/Jazz Studies Mason Frier, Jazz Department Justin Rodriguez, Jazz Department The Performers Gina Barone Remell Bowens Grace Boynton Kasey Carlton Crystal Carter Spencer Croy Antravious Davis Hayley Ellison Aynsley Fanizzi-Rayburn Anna Marie Fennell Audrey Fisher Jensen Hurd Kaylan Johnson Payton Johnson Ryland Marbutt Keaton Reynolds Justin Rodriguez Pamela Rodriguez Emma Stimpson Emily Strickland Corinne Titus Madelyn Walsh Alexis Yost BUILDING YOUR REPERTOIRE Accept there is no such thing as “the perfect singer”, instead always be in pursuit of the perfect song that will highlight strengths and minimize weaknesses. When building repertoire, think of a restaurant menu… “Appetizer” – A 16-bar cut which get their attention and leaves them wanting to know more. “Signature Dish” – A 32-bar cut or full song that demonstrates a wide range of technique and is unique to you and your personal story. “Dessert” – A 16-32 bar-cut contrasting to everything above and demonstrates a personal and creative twist. There is always a chance the audition panel might request “something else”. This choice should the moment and leave great reviews. SHOW AUDITION - When auditioning for a show, your goal is to demonstrate your ability to transform into a specific character. To empower your audition, establish a mindset of enabling the director/production team to meet the specific needs of casting. Careful not to pigeon-hole yourself into one specific role and instead be open and willing to demonstrate a multitude of creative ideas through improvisation and dynamics. COLLEGE AUDITION - When auditioning for a college, your goal is to first and foremost be yourself. The faculty has only a few minutes to witness a clear and consistent image of confidence, capability, and potential in you as a student and artist. To empower your college audition, enter with a desire to personally connect with the
“Willkommen” from Cabaret Advanced Tenor Voice “All I Need Is the Girl” from Gypsy “Alone at the Drive-in Movie” from Grease “Anthem” from Chess “Beethoven Day” from You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown “Being Alive” from Company “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of you” from Jersey Boys “The Day After That” from Kiss of the Spider Woman “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” from Jersey Boys “Finishing the Hat” from Sunday in the Park with George “I Only Want to Say (Gethsemane)” from Jesus Christ Superstar “King Herod’s Song” from Jesus Christ Superstar “Ladies in Their Sensitivities” from Sweeney Todd “Lost in the Wilderness” from Children of Eden “Love Changes Everything” from Aspects of Love “Maria” from West Side Story “The Music of the Night” from The Phantom of the Opera “On this Night of a Thousand Stars” from Evita “One Song Glory” from Rent “Shiksa Goddess” from The Last Five Years “Someone Is Waiting” from Company “This Is the Moment” from Jekyll & Hyde “Why God Why?” from Miss Saigon Developing Baritone/Bass Voice “All That’s Known” from Spring Awakening “Camelot” from Camelot “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful” from Cinderella “Dulcinea” from Man of La Mancha Developing Baritone/Bass Voice (cont.) “Get Me to the Church on Time” from My Fair Lady ”I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight” from Camelot “Leaning On the Lamp-post” from Me & My Girl “Put On A Happy Face” from Bye Bye Birdie “Ten Minutes Ago” from Cinderella “Try to Remember” from The Fantasticks Intermediate Baritone/Bass Voice “All I Care About” from Chicago “Always Look On the Bright Side of Life” from Monty Python’s Spamalot “Bring Me My Bride” from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum “C’est Moi” from Camelot “Cool” from West Side Story “Drink with Me” from Les Misérables “Gaston” from Beauty and the Beast