The Audition Playlist: The Muppets
Before I write another sentence, I can tell you right now that this is going to be my favorite post…ever! I am absolutely obsessed with the Muppets, and I’m assuming, if you have a heartbeat, that you...
View ArticleThe Audition Playlist: Country Songs
I went to an audition this week for a new musical called Route 66. As the name would suggest, it is an actor/musician show, probably similar in style to Pump Boys and Dinettes. While there, I ran...
View ArticleThe Audition Playlist: Kinosian and Blair
First of all, for those of you who were anxiously waiting by your computers Monday morning for the newest Audition Playlist, only to discover that there wasn’t one, I apologize. Truth be told, I was...
View ArticleThe Audition Playlist: TV Theme Songs
I have to admit, as much as I love finding new music for auditions, whether it be from more obscure shows or a wide array of genres, this one completely slipped my mind! I coach with selections from...
View ArticleThe Audition Playlist: Composers’ Other Work
As most of you know, I love finding new music! I also quickly become obsessed with shows or composers; my roommate will tell you firsthand, since she has to hear my pick-of-the-week playing on repeat...
View ArticleThe Audition Playlist: Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley. We’ve all heard the term thrown around, and some of you might even know quite a bit about it (the dates, the composers, etc). Having subbed for a show titled Tin Pan Alley, I knew a...
View ArticleThe Audition Playlist: Jule Styne
On April 29, The New York Pops celebrated their 30th birthday with an incredible gala held at Carnegie Hall. Last year, they honored the work of Ahrens and Flaherty, which gave birth to an article on...
View ArticleThe Audition Playlist: Frank Loesser
As I mentioned last week, The New York Pops celebrated the work of Jule Styne and Frank Loesser at their 30th birthday gala. Ten of Mr. Styne’s great pieces were shared perviously, so this week we’re...
View ArticleThe Audition Playlist: The Roaring 20s
When I was writing my article on Tin Pan Alley, I couldn’t help but notice that most of the songs I wanted to use were from the twenties. Flappers, prohibition, and jazz, oh my! We have vaudeville...
View ArticleThe Audition Playlist: Kander and Ebb
I was working on “A Quiet Thing” with a friend last night, and I was taking a walk later that evening, I couldn’t get the melody out of my head, even though it was one of about six pieces we played...
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