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Musical Theatre Song: A Comprehensive Course in Selection, Preparation, and Presentation for the Modern Performer (PDF eBook)


Musical Theatre Song: A Comprehensive Course in Selection, Preparation, and Presentation for the Modern Performer (PDF eBook)

eBook by Purdy, Stephen

Musical Theatre Song: A Comprehensive Course in Selection, Preparation, and Presentation for the Modern Performer (PDF eBook)

£22.49

ISBN:
9781472595102
Publication Date:
25 Feb 2016
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Imprint:
Methuen Drama
Pages:
312 pages
Format:
eBook
For delivery:
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Musical Theatre Song: A Comprehensive Course in Selection, Preparation, and Presentation for the Modern Performer (PDF eBook)

Description

Musical Theatre Song is a handbook for musical theatre performers, providing them with the wide-ranging skill set they need for success in today's competitive musical theatre environment. Breaking down the process into knowing how to select your song material based upon your individuality and how to prepare and perform it in a manner that best highlights your attributes, Stephen Purdy provides a succinct and personalized trajectory toward presentation, taking the reader through a series of challenges that is designed to evoke original, personal and vibrant song performances. Written by renowned Broadway and West End vocal and audition coach Stephen Purdy, Musical Theatre Song is a must-have guide for all performers who are looking to succeed in the musical theatre industry.

Contents

Preface Section I: Song Selection Chapter 1: Introduction to Song Selection and Historical Context: What You Should Know and Why You Should Care Chapter 2: Song Selection for Singing Actors: The Philosophical - What to Sing and Where to Find it Chapter 3: The Song is You: Song Selection for Singing Actors - The Practical Section II: Song Preparation Chapter 4: Introduction to Song Preparation Chapter 5: Off the Table and Off the Page: Techniques for Playability Chapter 6: A Music and Musical Theatre Term Lexicon Chapter 7: Coaching Songs Through with Singing Actors Section III: Song Presentation Chapter 8: Your Turn at Bat, Sir.

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